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Javier Perez de Cuellar Biography and Timeline
Follow Javier Perez de Cuellar through 47 dated historical records for Peru.
Javier Perez de Cuellar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1984
1987
UN Security Council Resolution 605
Reports on protection of Palestinian civilians after the Council condemns Israeli practices in occupied territories.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 605
Perez de Cuellar receives a Security Council mandate requesting recommendations for protecting Palestinian civilians amid escalating unrest in the occupied territories.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
1988
UN Security Council Resolution 607
Receives Council action deploring Israeli deportations from occupied Palestinian territory.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 607
Perez de Cuellar works under Resolution 607 as the Security Council calls on Israel to refrain from deporting Palestinian civilians.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 608
Handles further Council demands against deportations during the First Intifada.
Role range: 1982-1991
Secretary-General Protection Report
Perez de Cuellar submits recommendations on measures intended to improve the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians during the uprising.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
UN General Assembly Resolution 43/21
Perez de Cuellar serves as Secretary-General as the General Assembly adopts Resolution 43/21 addressing the Palestinian uprising and conditions in the occupied territories.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
UN General Assembly Resolution 43/177
Perez de Cuellar serves as Secretary-General as the General Assembly acknowledges the Palestinian declaration of statehood and uses the designation Palestine.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
1989
UN Security Council Resolution 636
Receives Council condemnation of Israeli deportations of Palestinian civilians.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 636
Perez de Cuellar remains engaged as the Security Council condemns deportations and calls for the return of Palestinian civilians removed by Israel.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 641
Handles another Council resolution against deportations from the occupied territories.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 641
Perez de Cuellar oversees continued UN attention as Resolution 641 deplores further deportations of Palestinians from the occupied territories.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
1990
Protection of Foreign Nationals
Iraq is told to respect diplomatic and consular protections.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 664
Security Council demands safe departure of foreign nationals from Kuwait.
Role range: 1982-1991
Maritime Sanctions Enforcement
Naval forces gain authority to inspect shipping linked to Iraq.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 665
Security Council authorizes measures enforcing sanctions by sea.
Role range: 1982-1991
Humanitarian Food Arrangements
Food assistance is tied to verified humanitarian need.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 666
Security Council addresses humanitarian food supplies for Iraq and Kuwait.
Role range: 1982-1991
Diplomatic Missions Protected
Iraq is ordered to protect diplomats and release detained foreigners.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 667
Security Council condemns attacks on diplomatic premises in Kuwait.
Role range: 1982-1991
Economic Assistance Consultation
Affected countries are encouraged to seek economic assistance.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 669
Security Council considers hardship suffered by states enforcing sanctions.
Role range: 1982-1991
Air Embargo Enforcement
States are required to restrict flights serving Iraq and occupied Kuwait.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 670
Security Council extends sanctions enforcement to air transport.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 672
Receives Council condemnation after the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif killings.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 672
Perez de Cuellar is asked to examine the Jerusalem violence after Resolution 672 condemns acts that caused Palestinian deaths and injuries.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 673
Reports as the Council deplores Israel's refusal to receive a UN mission.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 673
Perez de Cuellar continues efforts to investigate conditions after Resolution 673 deplores Israel's refusal to receive the Secretary-General's mission.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
Secretary-General Jerusalem Report
Perez de Cuellar reports to the Security Council on conditions following the October killings at Haram al-Sharif and related unrest.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
Force Authorization
Coalition states gain authority to enforce Kuwait's liberation.
Role range: 1982-1991
Resolution 678 Session
Addresses the Security Council as force authorization is debated.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 678
Security Council authorizes all necessary means after the withdrawal deadline.
Role range: 1982-1991
Withdrawal Deadline Diplomacy
Continues diplomatic efforts before the January withdrawal deadline.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 681
Is asked to monitor implementation of the Fourth Geneva Convention in occupied territories.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 681
Perez de Cuellar receives a mandate to pursue protection measures for Palestinian civilians under the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Role range: 1987-1993 – 1982-1991
1991
Final Prewar Diplomacy
Pursues a final diplomatic effort before coalition military action.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Security Council Resolution 686
The United Nations sets immediate obligations for Iraq following the coalition ceasefire.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1982-1991
Ceasefire Conditions
Iraq must release detainees and accept liability for occupation damage.
Role range: 1982-1991
UN Resolution 686
Security Council sets immediate requirements following coalition victory.
Role range: 1982-1991
Records, sources and methodology
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