The Council it3 meting to discuss an invasion of which members undoubtedly already knew the details from the flood of news from the ma= madia - radio and television. As I address the Council, the people of Kuwait of all ages, the old and the young, men, women and children, are all suffering. EverybocSy throughout the world knows hw nuch ue love peaceI that we are a peaceful people, that we are faithful to our ties with others and believe in honouring commitments and covenants. The people of Kuwait have Played a positive role throughout their existence; this poeitive contribution has distinguished Kuwait internationally at all levels. Out people and our sacred land have been subjected to attack in an armd military invasion by a sister country, Iraq. The whole world knows that Kuwait and its Government have played a positive role in solving regional problem, by peaceful means and through negotiation. Xnternational forums have praised it for that positive role. We always Co-Operate and we offer aid to all) we share our bread with all friendly countries that have accepted thfe constructive, civilised coexistance. Yet now we are exposed to milLtary invasion of the whole of our territory and to the overthrow of all our constitutional institutions. JS/6 S/W. 29 32 6 (Mr. Abulhasan, Kuwait) - In the early hours of 2 Auqust, Iraqi forces crossed Kuwait *s internaticmallv recoqnized boundaries, penetrated Kuwait’s territory and reached its populated area. The Kuuaiti Government issued a statement a few hours aqo. “Iraq occupied Kuwait at dawn today. The Iraqi foorces have penetrated and occupie 1 ministries, and the headquarters of the Gwernment has been shelled. Crossroads hav.? Seen occupied. A short time ago, Baghdad Radio announced that the aim of the invasion of Kuwait is to stage a coup d’etat to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by the Kuwaiti Government in response to an invasion by Iraq. The content focuses on the humanitarian crisis, the country's peaceful nature, and the international community's response to the invasion. The language is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level official statement.

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