Javier Perez de Cuellar Biography

Reports on protection of Palestinian civilians after the Council condemns Israeli practices in occupied territories.

Receives Council action deploring Israeli deportations from occupied Palestinian territory.

Handles further Council demands against deportations during the First Intifada.

Receives Council condemnation of Israeli deportations of Palestinian civilians.

Handles another Council resolution against deportations from the occupied territories.

Iraq is told to respect diplomatic and consular protections.

Security Council demands safe departure of foreign nationals from Kuwait.

Naval forces gain authority to inspect shipping linked to Iraq.

Security Council authorizes measures enforcing sanctions by sea.

Food assistance is tied to verified humanitarian need.

Security Council addresses humanitarian food supplies for Iraq and Kuwait.

Iraq is ordered to protect diplomats and release detained foreigners.

Security Council condemns attacks on diplomatic premises in Kuwait.

Affected countries are encouraged to seek economic assistance.

Security Council considers hardship suffered by states enforcing sanctions.

States are required to restrict flights serving Iraq and occupied Kuwait.

Security Council extends sanctions enforcement to air transport.

Receives Council condemnation after the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif killings.

Reports as the Council deplores Israel's refusal to receive a UN mission.

Coalition states gain authority to enforce Kuwait's liberation.

Addresses the Security Council as force authorization is debated.

Security Council authorizes all necessary means after the withdrawal deadline.

Continues diplomatic efforts before the January withdrawal deadline.

Is asked to monitor implementation of the Fourth Geneva Convention in occupied territories.

Pursues a final diplomatic effort before coalition military action.

Iraq must release detainees and accept liability for occupation damage.

Security Council sets immediate requirements following coalition victory.

The United Nations sets immediate obligations for Iraq following the coalition ceasefire.

The resolution addresses borders, weapons controls and compensation.

Security Council establishes the formal ceasefire framework with Iraq.

The United Nations establishes the formal ceasefire and Iraq's disarmament obligations.

Claims arising from Iraq's invasion and occupation can be processed.

Security Council establishes the United Nations Compensation Commission.