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Iraq-Kuwait: U.N. Security Council Resolutions -- Texts and Votes

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 1-2, 1990, set into motion a series of actions by the United Nations Security Council. Between August 2 and December 4, 1990, the Council adopted 12 resolutions. The numbers and votes of those resolutions are listed and the full text of each resolution is included in the this report.

Date: November 1, 1990

Creator: Browne, Marjorie Ann

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Women in the Armed Forces

Women have become an integral part of the armed forces, but they are excluded from most combat jobs. Several issues remain. One is whether to reduce, maintain, or expand the number of women in the services as the total forces are being reduced. A second question is to what extent women should continue to be excluded from some combat positions by policy. Would national security be jeopardized or enhanced by increasing reliance on women in the armed forces? Should women have equal opportunities a… more

Date: November 20, 1991

Creator: Collier, Ellen C.