Oil-for-Food Timeline
Chronology of Key Events
August 2, 1990 — Iraqi forces invade Kuwait. On the same day, the UN Security Council adopts Resolution 660, condemning the invasion. August 6, 1990 — The Security Council adopts Resolution 661, imposing sanctions on both Iraq and occupied Kuwait and establishing the 661 Committee to implement the resolution.March 20, 1991 — A report by UN Under Secretary-General Martti Ahtisaari warns of imminent catastrophe if massive life-supporting needs are not met.April 3, 1991 — The Security Council, in Resolution 687, sets terms for a ceasefire, disarmament, and removal of Iraq’s capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction.May 1991 — The…
