Iraqi invasion of Kuwait - UN Security Council demands withdrawal of troops

Title

Iraqi invasion of Kuwait - UN Security Council demands withdrawal of troops

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

2 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Sally Arthy reports from Westminster as Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait is condemned around the world. The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution calling on Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein to withdraw his troops immediately and unconditionally. UK Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd has announced that all Kuwaiti assets in the UK have been frozen. Hurd speaks of the collective measures that will need to be taken should Iraq refuse to comply with the resolution. Labour foreign affairs spokesman Gerald Kaufman criticises the British Government for not acting sooner.

Contributors

Gerald Kaufman; Douglas Hurd; Sally Arthy

Keywords

Government; Armed forces; UK; UN; Economic sanctions; Bank of England; Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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