FEB 22 1991: Bush threatens Iraq with land war

Om Feb 22 1991, the US President, George Bush, has given Iraq until 1700 GMT tomorrow to pull out of Kuwait or face a full-scale land war.

Baghdad immediately denounced the US ultimatum of war if Iraqi troops fail to leave Kuwait.

Today, the war is still going on...

The Western Allies are also demanding full withdrawal within a week and Kuwait City to be liberated within 48 hours with a return to legitimate government.

Prisoners-of-war should be released within 48 hours, as well.

President Bush declared: "The coalition will give Saddam Hussein until noon Saturday to do what he must do - begin his immediate withdrawal from Kuwait.

Bush threatens Iraq with land war