customary international law and the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, to which Iraq is a party. The sequence of events started from Iraq's illegal declaration to annex Kuwait, followed by its demand to close foreign embassies and consular offices in Kuwait and its order to foreign diplomatic and consular officials to move to Baghdad. Thereafter, increasing pressure was mounted on the many embassies and consular offices, which continued to remain open. Supplies of running water were cut, electricity was cutr military fOrCe8 were used to prevent the free movement of protected persons ana to maintain a continuing Lhreat of force. The use of force against protected persons is Iraq's must recent action. The violation of diplomatic and consular innaunities perpetratea by Iraq's armed forces is not only in blatant conflict with Iraq's international obligations, but its scope and deliberatenese are also unpreceaentea in recent history. The protection of aiplomets ma consular personnel , as well as the inviolability of their premises, is one of the Olae8t ana clearest rules of international law. These rules also enjoy primary importance in Islamic law aa practice. By breaking them, Iraq has chosen to remain oblivious to world opinion, as well a8 the traditions of the culture which it claim8 ta represent. JSWat WPV. 2940 14-15 (Ms.1 The Nordic countries condemn Iraq’s recent action as illegal and unjustifiable. The Nordic countries are, however, fully conscious that the crisis continues to have many other aepects. The annexation of Kuwait baa tlof been brought to an end. The fate of thousands of foreigners remains imperilled. The threat of war is a reality. Iraq’s most recent actions are only a part of the tragedy as a whole, but their importance lies in showing bow far Iraq is prepared to gv to breach the most fundamental rules of international conduct. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning Iraq's actions in relation to Kuwait. It highlights the violation of international law, specifically the protection of diplomatic and consular personnel, and emphasizes the gravity of the situation. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues. Instead, it focuses on the political and legal implications of Iraq's actions.

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