In August 1992, Operation Southern Watch began in response to Saddam's noncompliance with U.N. Security Council Resolution 688 condemning his brutal repression of Iraqi civilians in southeastern Iraq.
1992年8月，南方观察行动回应了萨达姆不遵守联合国安理会第688号决议谴责他在伊拉克东南部对伊拉克平民的野蛮镇压的行为。