Kuwait city: Kuwaitis observed the 35th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion on August second, Saturday, a pivotal event in history that rallied the international community to liberate Kuwait from its occupiers.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the global response was overwhelmingly in favor of condemning the invasion, as countries around the world expressed their disapproval of the aggression against Kuwait. The invasion brought about loss and destruction, severely affecting the lives of the Kuwaiti people.
The invasion left lasting memories for those who experienced it firsthand, with the Iraqi army causing widespread disruption, closing essential routes, and damaging infrastructure. Despite the challenges, the Kuwaiti people demonstrated resilience, banding together to reclaim their country.
Kuwaiti women were instrumental in the resistance, supplying essential resources and participating in military efforts to fight against the invaders. Resistance groups emerged, composed of both Kuwaitis and residents, to combat the Iraqi forces and provide necessary services to those affected.
While internal resistance was strong, the Kuwaiti government, under the leadership of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, sought international assistance. The United Nations Security Council, including its permanent members, took decisive action with the adoption of resolution 660 on August second.
Resolution 660 demanded Iraq's immediate and unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait and encouraged negotiations between the two nations. Efforts by the League of Arab States and other international entities culminated in the formation of a coalition in Saudi Arabia, which successfully expelled the Iraqi forces by February 1991.
Kuwait's longstanding reputation as a peaceful and benevolent nation since its independence played a significant role in garnering international support for the liberation effort.