CONFLICT AND TENSION Flashcards
(10 cards)
What were the 4 reasons Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait?
-historical claim
-slant drilling claim
-debt
-oil
When did Saddam invade Kuwait?
August 2nd 1990
What occurred straight away from the UN?
Sanctions placed on imports and out ports
What was resolution 678 and when was it put into place?
August 17th. gave Saddam a 6 week ultimatum to leave Kuwait or they would use all necessary means against him
What did Hussein reply to this threat?
‘I will leave Kuwait when Israel leave Palestine.’
What was operation desert shield?
US, UK troupes on the borders of Kuwait and Saudi.
What was operation desert storm?
The bombing of Iraqi radars
How did Saddam retaliate to this?
He set fire and dumped oil in the gulf region.
What was Launched in February
100 hour ground war
What were the 4 consequences
-death
-saddam still in power
-sanctions
-no fly zone
