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Published August 6, 1990
The resolution is an update of Security Council resolution 660 and ultimately gives authorization for invasion. The resolution also put economic sanctions on Iraq such as preventing imports and exports in an effort to end Iraqi occupation of Kuwait.
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UN Security Council Resolution 661, Iraq / Kuwait
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