1990 in Iraq
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Incumbents
Events
- 2 August – The Iraqi army invades Kuwait, starting the Gulf war.[1][2]
- 9 August – The UN security council issues Resolution 662, declaring the Iraqi annexation of Kuwait "null and void"[1][2]
- 25 August – United Nations Security Council Resolution 665 issued authorizing a blockade on Iraq and leading to International sanctions against Iraq, which were largely enforced until the 2003 invasion of Iraq.[3]
- 6 December – Iraq announces the release of thousands of foreign nationals being held in the Gulf since the fall of Kuwait.[4]
- 10 December – British hostages who were held in Iraq arrive at Heathrow airport.[5]
Births
- 1 January – Safaa Rashed, Iraqi weightlifter.
- 4 February –Sarah Idan, Iraqi model, and beauty pageant titleholder.
- 11 March – Akar Ali Salih Salih, Iraqi chess player.
- 17 July – Amjad Radhi, Iraqi footballer.
- 15 August – Salwan Georges, Iraqi photojournalist.
- 19 August – Zainab Al-Eqabi, Iraqi para-athlete, activist and TV personality.
Deaths
- 29 August – Shahab ud-Din Mar'ashi Najafi, Iraqi Shia cleric. (b.1897)[6]