Increased Sanctions Against Iraq
The United Nations Security Council met to discuss a proposed increase in the sanctions against Iraq. Members voted nearly unanimously to ba… read more
The United Nations Security Council met to discuss a proposed increase in the sanctions against Iraq. Members voted nearly unanimously to ban all air flights in and out of Iraq and to detain all Iraqi ships. The only member country to vote against increased sanctions was Cuba. In addition to the U.N. representatives, the foreign ministers of each member country were present at this meeting. close
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- Ricardo Alarcon de Quesada Prime Minister Cuba
- Abdul Aziz-Dali Foreign Minister Yemen
- Tyesfaye Dinka Foreign Minister Ethiopia
- Amara Essy Prime Minister Ivory Coast
- Luis-Fernando Jarmillo Foreign Minister Colombia
- Adrian Nastase Foreign Minister Romania
- Dato'Abu Hassan Haji Omar Foreign Minister Malaysia
- Pertti Kullervo Paasio Foreign Minister Finland
- Mushobekwa Kalimba Wakatana Foreign Minister Zaire
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