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UN Security Council
Resolution 612 |
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| Date: | 9 May 1988 |
| Meeting no.: | 2,812 |
| Code: | S/RES/612 (Document) |
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| Vote: | For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0 |
| Subject: | Iraq-Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Result: | Adopted |
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| ALG ARG BRA FRG ITA | |
| JPN NEP SEN YUG ZAM | |
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| Iranian soldier wearing a gas mask during the war | |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 612, adopted unanimously on May 9, 1988, after considering a report by the Special Mission dispatched by the Secretary-General to investigate alleged use of chemical weapons in the conflict between Iran and Iraq, the Council condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict, contrary to obligations under the Geneva Protocol.
The Council reaffirmed the urgency of the strict observance of the Geneva Protocol, expecting both sides to refrain from the future use of chemical weapons. It also urged Member States to continue to apply or establish strict control of checmical products in exports to Iran and Iraq, expressing its desire to further review the situation.
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