United Nations Security Council Resolution 677 – Iraq-Kuwait
Resolution 677 (1990) of 28 November 1990
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990, 662 (1990) of9 August 1990 and 674 (1990) of29 October 1990,
Reiterating its concern for the suffering caused to individuals in Kuwait as a result of the invasion and occupation of Kuwait by Iraq,
Gravely concerned at the ongoing attempt by Iraq to alter the demographic composition of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate Government of Kuwait,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Condemns the attempts by Iraq to alter the demographic composition of Kuwait and to destroy the civil records maintained by the legitimate Government of Kuwait;
2. Mandates the Secretary-General to take custody of a copy of the population register of Kuwait, the authenticity of which has been certified by the legitimate Government of Kuwait and which covers the registration of the population up to 1 August 1990;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to establish, in co-operation with the legitimate Government of Kuwait, an order of rules and regulations governing access to and use of the said copy of the population register.
Adopted unanimously at the 2962nd meeting.
