Authorization of Force in the Persian Gulf
The Foreign Ministers of the United Nations Security Council debated and passed a resolution authorizing the use of force to achieve the wit… read more
The Foreign Ministers of the United Nations Security Council debated and passed a resolution authorizing the use of force to achieve the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait if forces are not withdrawn voluntarily by January 15, 1991. The resolution passed with twelve votes in favor, two votes against, and one abstention. United States Secretary of State James Baker chaired the meeting. close
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- Abdul Amir al-Anbari Ambassador Iraq->United Nations
- Joe Clark Foreign Minister Canada
- Tyesfaye Dinka Foreign Minister Ethiopia
- Amara Essy Prime Minister Ivory Coast
- Dato Abu Hassan Foreign Minister Malaysia
- Luis-Fernando Jarmillo Foreign Minister Colombia
- Kalimba Mushobekwa Foreign Minister Zaire
- Adrian Nastase Foreign Minister Romania
- Pertti Kullervo Paasio Foreign Minister Finland
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