unanimously, adopted resolution 661 (1990)) imposing sanctions binding on all States in order to secure the compliance of Iraq with its resolution 660 (1990). Once again, Ir 4 chose to ignore the single, unanimus voice of the international community . Rather than restore the sovereignty of Kuwait as the Council had chmanded, Iraq chose to annex that comtry, a decisicn ar its part rhich was declared null and void by the Council in its resolution 662 (1990). Since then, It4 has continued to pretend that Kuwait no longer exists w ordering the closure of diplomatic missions in Kuwait. Ir4 has stepped up its campaign of intimidation against all foreign nationals in Kuwait and Iraq, preventing those who wish to do so - including hundreds of Canadians - from leaving. The rescinding of those stips was unanimously damandcd by the Council in its resolution 664 (1990). Yet again, Iraq h&a failed to act in response to the unanimous call of this body. Not only has It4 failed to amply with four resolutions of the Councilr it has actively sought means by which it might avoid complying with thsm by attempting to enlist the assistance of other States , and even of private firms, to get around the sactfons imposed by the Security Council in its resolution 661 (1990). The rna*crs of the Council cannot ignore their responsibility to th2 international axmmrnity, and they have therefore no choice but to act once swre as they have done. The Qcisicn we have reached this morning has besr the subject of painstaking and careful amsultations and negotiations. It is undoubtedly one of W9 s/w. 2 93 8 3c 35 (Mr. Fortier, Canada) the mwt difficult decision the Council has ever felt ampclled tn take. We have 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document, likely a speech or statement, addressing a specific situation involving international relations, sanctions, and compliance with United Nations resolutions. The language used is formal and official, indicating a high-level discussion of international politics. The topic of economic sanctions, the annexation of Kuwait, and the prevention of foreign nationals from leaving suggest a strong connection to international relations and politics.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief