Why did the UN impose an embargo on Iraq after the Persian Gulf War?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the historical context and consequences of the Persian Gulf War and subsequent events. It seeks to understand why certain actions were taken and what the outcomes were, such as the actions of the UN, the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, and the status of Iraq post-war.
Answer
To enforce compliance with UN requirements: withdrawal from Kuwait, reparations, and disarmament of WMDs.
The UN imposed an embargo on Iraq to restrict trade until it met UN requirements, including withdrawal from Kuwait, reparations, and disarmament of WMDs.
Answer for screen readers
The UN imposed an embargo on Iraq to restrict trade until it met UN requirements, including withdrawal from Kuwait, reparations, and disarmament of WMDs.
More Information
The sanctions aimed to pressure Iraq into compliance with several UN resolutions. This included ensuring Iraq's disarmament and preventing further regional instability. The sanctions had severe humanitarian impacts on the Iraqi population.
Tips
A common mistake is to over-simplify the objectives as purely economic when they also aimed to ensure regional security and compliance with international law.
Sources
- International sanctions against Iraq - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Sanctions Against Iraq - Global Policy Forum - archive.globalpolicy.org
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