the Security Council first envisaged by the Pounding fathers when they drew up thoee documents So long a90. Mr. TADF23SE (Ethiopia) : We are deeply aqqrieved by the turn of events following Iraq’s illegal annexation of Kuwait. It sadden5 ua to note that Iraq ha5 emerged a5 a new intenational pariah. It has violated the fundamental principle5 of the pacific resolution of disputes by launchinq naked aqqression aqainet Ruwa it. It has defied the will of the international mmmunity, and certainly of this Council, that it immediately and unconditionally withdraw its forces frm Ruwaiti territory. pIS/C S/W.2934 19-20 (Mr. Ta&use, Ethiopia) what we are watching before our very eyes is an act of utter lawlessness, a sad re-enactment of the tragic events of the 1930s when miqht made right. We all recall where th24t led. This Cou;k~il is determin& to prevent a renetition. This Council bears the supreme responsibility for the restoration of law, sanity and respect for the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We condemn in the strongest possible terms this latest attempt at the sudden and forcible obliteration of the State of Ku,wait through the invasion by Iraq of the sovereign and peaceful State of Kuwait. It is incumbent upon us to stand firm Ma to strive to nullify that outrage, that utter dofiance of the collective Will of the Council and, indeed, of the entire international community. It is with that conviction that Ethiopia, which itself was a victim of such aggression in the past, condemns Iraq’s aggression and its annexation of Kuwait. Needless to say, my delega tiar is prepared to co-operate in all possible measures that may be envisaged to face up to the grave challenqe posed to the preservation Of in terna tional peace and aecutity. We call upon Iraq to caoply with Security 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech delivered by a representative of Ethiopia at the United Nations Security Council, likely in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The speech focuses on the violation of international law, the principles of the UN Charter, and the need for the international community to take action to restore law and order. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is a matter of international relations and politics rather than a specific sector or field.

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