August
2 August 1990Battle of Dasman PalaceFahad al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Kuwait City · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Resists Iraqi forces during fighting around Dasman Palace.
2 August 1990Death of Fahad al-AhmadFahad al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Kuwait City · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Is killed on the first day of the invasion.
2 August 1990Flight from KuwaitJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Leaves Kuwait as Iraqi forces overrun the country.
2 August 1990Government Preserved in ExileJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Preserves the internationally recognized Kuwaiti government from Saudi Arabia.
2 August 1990Resolution 660 DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Urges international action to restore Kuwaiti sovereignty.
2 August 1990Security Council Emergency AppealMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Addresses the Security Council as Iraq invades Kuwait.
5 August 1990Address after Iraqi InvasionJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Addresses Kuwaitis three days after the Iraqi invasion.
5 August 1990Kuwaiti Resistance AppealJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Calls for national unity and resistance to occupation.
6 August 1990Resolution 661 DiplomacyMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Supports protection of Kuwait's legitimate government and assets.
6 August 1990Sanctions DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Represents Kuwait as the Security Council imposes sanctions.
9 August 1990Annexation RejectedMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Represents Kuwait as the UN rejects Iraqi annexation.
9 August 1990Resolution 662 DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Defends Kuwait's continuing international legal personality.
10 August 1990Arab League Liberation AppealJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Cairo · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Calls for effective measures restoring Kuwait's sovereignty.
10 August 1990Cairo Arab SummitJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Cairo · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Urges Arab leaders to condemn Iraq's invasion without hesitation.
August 1990Amiri Exile DecreesJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Issues measures protecting Kuwaiti citizens, assets and financial interests.
August 1990Defence Ministry in ExileNawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Continues defence responsibilities after the Iraqi invasion.
August 1990Government in ExileSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Taif · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Directs Kuwaiti government activity from temporary exile.
August 1990International Coalition DiplomacySabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Mobilizes Arab and international diplomatic support for Kuwait.
August 1990Kuwaiti Administration from Saudi ArabiaSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Taif · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Coordinates administrative support for Kuwaitis displaced by the occupation.
August 1990Kuwaiti Foreign Support CampaignSabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Advocates restoration of the legitimate government and full withdrawal.
August 1990Kuwaiti Military ReorganisationNawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Supports reorganisation of Kuwaiti forces alongside the coalition.
August 1990Temporary Government in Saudi ArabiaJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Orders the government to operate temporarily from Saudi Arabia.
September
13 September 1990Humanitarian Protection DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Addresses the Security Council during the occupation crisis.
13 September 1990Security Council AddressMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Highlights Kuwait's case as international pressure on Iraq grows.
27 September 1990International Liberation AppealJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
New York · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Appeals for continued international action to liberate Kuwait.
27 September 1990UN General Assembly AddressJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
New York · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly during the occupation.
September 1990Coalition Support NegotiationsSabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Works with allied governments to maintain pressure on Iraq.
September 1990Foreign Diplomatic CampaignSabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Conducts diplomatic efforts supporting Kuwait's liberation.
September 1990International Support TourJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Visits major powers seeking support for Kuwait's liberation.
September 1990Liberation DiplomacyJaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah
International · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Builds diplomatic backing for enforcement of UN resolutions.
October
13 October 1990Jeddah Popular ConferenceSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Jeddah · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Leads the Kuwaiti People's Conference in exile.
13 October 1990Liberation is Our Goal ConferenceSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Jeddah · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
The conference demonstrates support for the legitimate Kuwaiti government.
29 October 1990Occupation Abuses DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Addresses the Security Council during debate on occupation abuses.
29 October 1990Resolution 674 SessionMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Supports demands for Kuwaiti sovereignty and accountability.
October 1990Kuwaiti Underground SupportSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Coordinates logistical and political support for the underground resistance.
October 1990Resistance CoordinationSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Maintains contact with resistance leaders inside occupied Kuwait.
November
21 November 1990Kuwaiti Mobilisation CouncilSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Mobilizes Kuwaiti resources during government exile.
21 November 1990Liberation Advisory AuthoritySaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Chairs a thirty-five-member advisory body supporting liberation efforts.
28 November 1990Kuwait Records ProtectionMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Represents Kuwait as the Council protects demographic records.
28 November 1990Resolution 677 DebateMohammad A. Abulhasan
New York · Warfare / United Nations
Opposes Iraqi attempts to alter Kuwait's population documentation.
November 1990Post-Liberation Government PlanningSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Taif · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Cabinet work covers services, finance and post-liberation administration.
November 1990Reconstruction PlanningSaad al-Abdullah Al Sabah
Taif · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st
Directs government planning for reconstruction during exile.