Number: 98-240
Title: IRAQ: COMPENSATION AND ASSETS ISSUES
Authors: Kenneth Katzman, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: A U.N. process to compensate the victims of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait is proceeding, aided by revenues generated by the U.N. "oil-for-food" program in Iraq. However, the amount of money available relative to outstanding claims suggests that the compensation process will not be completed in the foreseeable future. On a related issue, progress to decide the disposition of frozen Iraq assets held by U.S. banks has been hampered by differences over which claimants should have priority. A bill that gives priority to members or veterans of the U.S. armed forces was incorporated into the House version of the FY2000 State Department authorization bill (H.R. 2415), passed by the House July 21, 1999.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated August 19, 1999