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International Acclaim For Iraq’s Payment Of All Kuwait’s Compensation: An Internationally Unprecedented Measure

 


02/22/2022


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Earth News/ During the Security Council session, today, Tuesday, Iraq received international acclaim over the payment of Kuwait's compensation, while representatives of countries affirmed that Iraq's payment of all compensation to Kuwait is an unprecedented measure in international law.
The US delegate said during the Security Council session and followed by "Earth News", "Iraq has paid all the dues related to Kuwaiti compensation, and we appreciate its role in ending the compensation file  and the work of the Compensation Committee will end."
The delegate of France stressed during the session that "Iraq's payment of all compensation to Kuwait is an unprecedented measure under international law."
For her part, the UAE delegate said during the Security Council session that "our position is consistent and is represented in supporting the unity and sovereignty of Iraq and Kuwait."
And Mexico's delegate to the Security Council considered that "Iraq opens a new chapter in its history."
 
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Iraq's exit from Chapter VII procedures

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Hussein, announced that Iraq has exited from Chapter VII procedures, after paying all of its financial obligations, while stressing that Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money in the future.
Hussein said in Iraq's speech at the Security Council during the session devoted to hearing the briefing of the Chairman of the United Nations Board of Directors for the Compensation Committee, a copy of which was received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Iraq today is turning an important page of its history that lasted more than thirty years," pointing out that "Iraq seeks to strengthen cooperation frameworks with the international community."
He added, "Iraq has paid the last payment in accordance with its financial obligations and paid the full amount of due compensation," stressing that "Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional amounts of money in the future."
He pointed out that "the Iraqi government confirms that working with the United Nations Compensation Commission was a successful model for multilateral work," noting that "Iraq continued to fulfill these obligations in full according to the timetables."
He explained, "The Government of Iraq considers the full fulfillment of its international obligations towards the international community and the sisterly State of Kuwait as a great development," noting that "Iraq has sought to complete this unique model to remove Iraq from all Chapter VII procedures."
And he continued, "Iraq looks forward to the fact that closing this file will reflect positively on its regional and international relations," adding: "We congratulate the Iraqi people and government for ending international obligations and for Iraq's exit from Chapter VII procedures."

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I have the honor to begin my speech as a representative of my country, by congratulating the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, wishing the Permanent Representative of Russia success in this mission.
I also extend my thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Norway for assuming the duties of managing the presidency of the Security Council for the past month.
As well as thanks and gratitude for the briefing given by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Compensation Commission.

Mr president ...
      Iraq today turns an important page of its history that lasted more than thirty years, and a new page begins in Iraq’s diplomatic, political and economic history, a page that strengthens its regional and international role in proportion to its history and cultural weight on the map of the region and the world, as an effective state in harmony with the aspirations and goals of the international community, as it seeks Iraq to strengthen frameworks of cooperation with the international community, led by the United Nations, considering that Iraq is one of the founders of this organization and the signatories to its charter on October 14, 1945, and in order to restore its role as an effective and responsible member of the international community.
Mr president ...
       According to the final report issued by the United Nations Compensation Commission, and the briefing given by the Chairman of the Committee's Board of Directors, and the clear indications it contained on Iraq's fulfillment of all its international obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions, Iraq has paid the last payment in accordance with its financial obligations and paid in full. The amount of compensation owed by him, which is (fifty-two point four) billion dollars, through the United Nations Compensation Committee, which was distributed to (one point five million) claim from all categories of claims, and according to what was stated in that, and the wording of the paragraphs of the Council’s resolution was approved The security approved in this session, and as a reminder of all relevant Security Council resolutions, the Compensation Committee has fulfilled its mandate in full, and has completed consideration of any future claims on the issue of compensation, and Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money in the future, or deal with Chapter VII procedures.
       In this context, my country's government affirms that working with the United Nations Compensation Commission and your esteemed council has been a successful model for multilateral action, a model that enhances confidence in international mechanisms and procedures in settling the crises that have afflicted and afflicted our world until today, and through this international mechanism and out of respect Iraq has fulfilled its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions and fully assumed its responsibilities, Iraq continued to fulfill these obligations in full in accordance with the timetables and percentages approved by the Compensation Committee, despite the difficult circumstances that Iraq experienced in the previous years of bearing the burdens and economic costs of fighting terrorism and taking its role at the forefront of the countries of the world To address the terrorist gangs of ISIS and recover the cities from the organization’s control, the costs of the programs to return the internally displaced to their cities, the programs to restore stability, services, provide aid and reconstruction costs, which were accompanied by a significant decrease in the prices of oil salesGlobalism.
       In this regard, the Government of Iraq considers the full fulfillment of its international obligations towards the international community and the sisterly State of Kuwait, as a major development that would enhance Iraq's relations with its regional and international surroundings, as well as the Iraqi-Kuwaiti historical relations and move them to broad future horizons based on trust and equal bilateral relations. .

Mr president ...
       Iraq has sought to complete this unique model of work, international effort and joint cooperation under the frameworks and mechanisms of the United Nations, through its full fulfillment of its international obligations, which in turn highlighted an international legal and moral commitment to the international community and the United Nations, which is to remove Iraq from all procedures of Chapter VII, and to preserve Iraq’s rights, funds and international legal entitlements, and its protection from any future claims within the framework of the international effort led by the United Nations, based on the Charter of the United Nations, the rules of international law and the general principles of international law in justice and equity, which enhances confidence in these UN mechanisms. This is what we were keen to confirm and defended hard to include it in the UN Security Council resolution in cooperation with the (British) pen holder and the rest of the Security Council members. As this international effort will not have completed its success until after Iraq's legitimate demands are embodied and included in the UN Security Council resolution.


Mr. President...
       My country's government affirms, in light of the historical and legal vision that we have presented, that Iraq is looking forward in this regard and of great importance, for your esteemed council to assume its historical responsibilities, so that closing this file will reflect positively on Iraq in its regional and international relations, particularly with neighboring countries. The lesson is always with its conclusions, meaning that the success of the work is always measured by its conclusions, results, outputs and positive repercussions on peoples and countries.
In conclusion... Allow me, Mr. President, to express our thanks and appreciation to you and the other members of the Council, and to the pen holder, the esteemed British mission, which engaged in intensive negotiating rounds with the Iraqi mission, and to all the friendly countries that provided support system" rel="">support to my country to overcome this historical era that was Bitter for the peoples of the region, as well as our thanks and appreciation to the State of Kuwait, the leadership and people.
We congratulate the Iraqi people and their government for the termination of these international obligations, and for Iraq’s exit from the procedures of Chapter VII, and we extend our thanks and pride to those in charge of Iraqi diplomacy, especially the permanent Iraqi mission in New York for its tireless efforts in negotiations to include Iraq’s legitimate demands in the resolution, wishing continued prosperity, prosperity and progress for the people of Iraq and the peoples of the region and the world.
Thank you, Mr. President.

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Kuwait congratulates Iraq on its exit from Chapter VII procedures

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Kuwait's Ambassador to the United Nations, Mansour Al-Otaibi, congratulated Iraq on its exit from Chapter VII procedures.
Al-Otaibi said in Kuwait's speech before the UN Security Council during the session devoted to hearing the briefing of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Compensation Committee, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "We welcome the termination of the mandate of the United Nations Compensation Committee over Iraqi funds, and we also congratulate brotherly Iraq on its commitment to implementing decisions The United Nations and his exit from Chapter VII and the end of the compensation file.”
He added, "Iraq's fulfillment of its international obligations represents a starting point," stressing that "we will spare no effort to support Iraq's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity."

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The Security Council welcomes Iraq's payment of compensation to Kuwait and opens a new chapter in relations
  
{Political: Al Furat News} The member states of the UN Security Council welcomed Iraq's payment of compensation to Kuwait and the opening of a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

The US delegate said at the launch of the Security Council session on Iraq ending the Kuwaiti compensation file: "Iraq has paid all the dues related to the Kuwaiti compensation, and we appreciate Iraq's role in ending the compensation file and the work of the Compensation Committee will end."

Meanwhile, the French delegate considered Iraq's payment of all Kuwait's compensation an "unprecedented measure under international law."

The representative of the Emirates praised "Iraq's efforts to pay all Kuwaiti compensation," expressing her "hope" to "end all outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait, and our position is consistent and is represented in supporting the unity and sovereignty of Iraq and Kuwait."

The delegate of Mexico promised "Iraq's payment of compensation to open a new chapter in its history."

The delegates of India and Gabon welcomed the decision to close the file of compensation incurred by Iraq due to the invasion of Kuwait

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Hussein: Iraq paid $52.4 billion in compensation to Kuwait and exited from Chapter VII procedures
  
{Political: Al Furat News} Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein officially announced the closure of the compensation file with Kuwait to prevent the Saddam regime's invasion of the neighboring country in 1991.

Hussein said in his speech at the UN Security Council session on the file of compensation: "Iraq today turns an important page of its history that lasted more than 30 years, and it seeks to strengthen cooperation frameworks with the international community."

He added, "Iraq paid 52.4 billion US dollars in compensation to Kuwait and is no longer required to pay any additional amounts in the future as compensation or deal with Chapter VII procedures."

Hussein stressed that "Iraq has fulfilled its obligations to pay compensation despite its difficult circumstances in recent years, and its payment is a major development in relations between Iraq and Kuwait."

And he indicated that "Iraq's fulfillment of international obligations took it out of all the procedures of Chapter VII, and that Iraq demands the Security Council to remove it from all procedures of Chapter VII."

He added, "Iraq is looking forward to have the closure of the compensation file reflected on its international relations, especially the neighboring countries", "blessing" to the Iraqi people and their government, Iraq's exit from Chapter VII procedures.

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Saleh: By ending the file of compensation for Kuwait, we are closing a terrible chapter of the absurd war, the price of which was paid by our people and the entire region
  
{Political: Al Furat News} The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, promised the end of the Iraqi compensation file to Kuwait "to end a terrible chapter of the absurd war of the tyrannical regime."

Saleh said in a tweet on Twitter: "By ending the Iraqi compensation file for sisterly Kuwait, we are closing a terrible chapter of the absurd war of the tyrannical regime, and our people and the whole region paid the price for it."

"Today, Iraq is moving towards a foreign policy based on establishing the best relations with our brothers and neighbors and the international community, and supporting the security and peace of the region as a common interest for all," he added.

The UN Security Council held a session on Tuesday evening in which it approved Iraq's payment of compensation as a result of the Saddam regime's invasion of Kuwait in 1991.

In his speech before the Security Council, Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said that "Iraq paid $52.4 billion as a result of that invasion," calling for "the Security Council to remove Iraq from all the articles of Chapter VII."

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Yesterday News...From the Security Council Report

 

 

Posted Mon 21 Feb 2022

 

 

 

Iraq: Briefing and Vote on Draft Resolution on the UN Compensation Commission (UNCC)

Tomorrow (22 February), the Security Council will convene for a briefing on the UN Compensation Commission (UNCC). Ambassador Michael Gaffey (Ireland), the president of the UNCC Governing Council and Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organisations at Geneva, is expected to brief on the Governing Council’s final report on the UNCC and the conclusion of its work. Iraq and Kuwait will participate in the briefing under rule 37 of the Security Council’s provisional rules of procedure. Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, is expected to attend the meeting.

Council members have been negotiating a draft resolution on the UNCC, which will be voted on during the meeting.

Background

In resolution 687 of 3 April 1991, the Council reaffirmed that Iraq was liable under international law for any direct loss, damage, or injury to foreign governments, nationals, and corporations “as a result of its unlawful invasion and occupation of Kuwait”, including environmental damage and the depletion of natural resources. In the same resolution, the Council also decided to create a fund to pay compensation for claims made by those who suffered loss, damage, or injury and to establish a commission to administer the fund. The resolution further directed the Secretary-General to present recommendations to the Security Council regarding the fund, including in relation to Iraq’s contributions. These contributions were to be “based on a percentage of the value of its exports of petroleum and petroleum products”, with the final amount “not to exceed a figure to be suggested by the Secretary-General”.

On 20 May 1991, the Security Council adopted resolution 692, which decided to establish the UNCC as a subsidiary organ of the Security Council and to set up the United Nations Compensation Fund (UNCF) in accordance with recommendations made in a 2 May 1991 report of the Secretary-General. Among other matters, this report recommended that the Governing Council have the same membership as the Security Council and said that the Governing Council should act as the policy-making organ of the UNCC.

Resolution 705 of 19 August 1991 subsequently endorsed the Secretary-General’s suggestion that the compensation to be paid by Iraq should not exceed 30 percent of the annual value of its exports of petroleum and petroleum products, and also decided that this figure should occasionally be reviewed “in light of data and assumptions contained in the Secretary-General’s letter of 30 May 1991 and other relevant developments”. Iraq’s contribution to the UNCF was initially reduced to 25 percent of the revenue generated by its exports of petroleum and petroleum products by resolution 1330 of 5 December 2000, before being further reduced to five percent by resolution 1483 of 22 May 2003. In resolution 1956 of 15 December 2010, the Security Council decided that five percent of the value of any non-monetary payments of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas made to service providers should also be deposited into the UNCF by Iraq.

In December 2014, Iraq requested that its contributions to the UNCF be suspended for one year because of the challenges it was facing in its conflict with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh). This request, which was supported by Kuwait, was approved by the Governing Council. Additional requests from Iraq for suspension of its payments to the UNCF were also approved by the Governing Council in 2015 and 2016. In November 2017, the Governing Council decided that Iraq should pay 0.5 percent of both its proceeds from export sales of oil and gas and the value of any non-monetary payments of oil and gas made to service providers to the UNCF in 2018, increasing to 1.5 percent in 2019 and three percent in 2020. In the same decision, the Governing Council determined that Iraq’s contributions should remain at this level until the outstanding compensation was paid in full.

The UNCC considered approximately 2.7 million claims worth $352 billion during its lifespan and finished reviewing these claims in 2005. On 13 January, the UNCC announced that it had paid $629,324,488 to Kuwait and said that “all claimants awarded compensation by the UNCC have now received the full amount of their awards”. In total, the UNCC paid approximately $52.4 billion to more than 1.5 million claimants. On 9 February, the Governing Council held a special session to mark the fulfilment of the UNCC’s mandate, where it decided that Iraq is no longer required to make contributions to the UNCF and invited the Security Council to take the necessary action to note that the UNCC’s mandate has been fulfilled and that the UNCC will be winding down its activities this year.

Draft Resolution

The draft resolution that will be voted on tomorrow is a response to this invitation. The UK, which is the penholder on Iraqi-Kuwaiti issues, circulated a first draft on 11 February. A negotiation was held on 15 February and a further draft was distributed the next day. Following another round of written comments, a revised draft was put under silence until 5 pm on 18 February. This silence period was subsequently extended until 9 am on 21 February. Silence was broken by India, which led to a further revised draft being placed under silence until 2 pm on 21 February. Silence was not broken, and this draft is now in blue.

The draft in blue decides that the UNCC has fulfilled its mandate and reaffirms that Iraq has fulfilled its international obligations to compensate all claimants awarded compensation by the UNCC. It also confirms that Iraq is no longer required to make contributions to the UNCF and that the UNCC’s claims process is complete and final. The draft further decides to terminate the mandate of the UNCC and directs it to conclude the outstanding matters necessary for its closure and the dissolution of the UNCF by the end of 2022 and return any remaining amounts to Iraq. It also decides that the UNCC will be closed and the UNCF dissolved once these steps have been taken.

Negotiations on the draft resolution were relatively smooth overall, reflecting consensus among Council members in relation to the underlying aims of the text. It appears that Council members wanted a resolution that was acceptable to Iraq and Kuwait and sought input from both states during the negotiations. It seems that Iraq, for example, was particularly interested in precluding further claims being made against it and ensuring that the text clearly reflected that the UNCC had completed its work and would no longer be on the Council’s agenda. As a result, the draft text in blue states that the Council has concluded its consideration of the UNCC and that no further claims shall be made to the UNCC. Similarly, language requesting that the UN Secretariat provide Iraq with access to the claims records of the UNCC was included at Iraq’s request. The draft text also includes paragraphs welcoming improved relations between Iraq and Kuwait and acknowledging the involvement by other member states and international organisations in the UNCC’s work, which was requested by Kuwait.

It appears that India broke silence over concerns that the draft text focused too closely on the UNCC without sufficient emphasis on Iraq’s liability under international law for its invasion and occupation of Kuwait. It seems that text noting that the UNCC was established for payment of compensation in relation to this liability was included in the draft in blue to address this concern, as was language clarifying that the Council’s consideration of the UNCC related to compensation for Iraq’s liability.

The US apparently suggested that the draft resolution should refer to Kuwait’s willingness to support Iraq’s requests for suspension of its contributions during 2014, 2015 and 2016. It seems that this proposal was supported by France and other Council members, and relevant language was added to a paragraph that expresses appreciation for Kuwait’s cooperation. Russia seemingly pushed for an earlier deadline for the closure of the UNCC and the dissolution of the UNCF, but this could not be accommodated because the process cannot begin until September due to administrative reasons.

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FACT SHEET ON THE IRAQ 1518 SANCTIONS COMMITTEE (2003)

 

Chair (as of 1 Jan 2020) Ambassador Sven Jürgenson (Estonia) Mandate Identify individuals and entities whose funds, other financial assets and economic resources should be frozen and transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq, in accordance with paragraphs 19 and 23 of resolution 1483

 

(2003). Types of Sanctions Assets freeze and arms embargo. Sanctions measures do not expire (open-ended). Number of Listed Individuals/ Entities 85 individuals/49 entities Travel Ban/Assets Freeze Listing Criteria Assets removed or acquired by Saddam Hussein, senior officials of the former regime, immediate family and entities owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by them. Exemptions General arms embargo: arms or related materiel required by the government of Iraq to serve the purposes of resolution 1546

 

(2004). Delisting Procedures Petitions for delisting can be addressed to the committee by state of nationality/residency of petitioner or to Focal Point for Delisting by individuals/entities directly.

 

Delistings in 2020: 28 Monitoring Mechanism N/A Decision-Making Decisions are made by consensus. Decisions are deemed adopted if no objection is raised within three working days and referred to the Council if consensus is not reached after consultations. Committee Reporting to the Council Resolution 1518

 

(2003) requires the committee to report on its work to the Council, without specifying any time frame.

 

The committee last reported to the Council in 2011.

 

Open Briefings for Wider UN Membership None in 2020 Summary of Committee Activities

 

(1 Jan-31 Dec 2020) The Committee conducted its work through written procedures. Member States Reporting Obligations N/A

 

UN Documents Security Council Resolutions S/RES/1546

 

(8 June 2004) endorsed the formation of the interim Iraqi government and set out exemptions to the sanctions regime. S/RES/1518

 

(24 November 2003) established the committee. S/RES/1483

 

(22 May 2003) established the general arms embargo and assets freeze. Other S/2020/1216

 

(31 December 2020) was a letter to the president of the Security Council from Ambassador Sven Jürgenson (Estonia), chair of the 1518 Iraq Sanctions Committee 2020-2021, transmitting the annual report of the committee. SC/14390

 

(16 December 2020) was a press release on the removal of one entity from the sanctions list. SC/14368

 

(1 December 2020) was a press release on the removal of one individual and eleven entities from the sanctions list. SC/14068

 

(2 January 2020) was a press release on the removal of 15 entities from the sanctions list

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You all know me,,,,, Mr, Negative,,,, after reading these last few articles, I cant find anything negative to write,,,,,,,,,, and not wanting to jinx anything,,,,, I wont post all the positive things I read in the articles....but I am smiling..... 

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You all know me,,,,, Mr, Negative,,,, after reading these last few articles, I cant find anything negative to write,,,,,,,,,, and not wanting to jinx anything,,,,, I wont post all the positive things I read in the articles....but I am smiling..... 

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Al-Kazemi: Closing the compensation file is a new beginning to restore Iraq's role through the vision of the state, not the absurdity of the non-state
  
{Political: Al Furat News} The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, considered closing the Kuwaiti compensation file "a new beginning to restore Iraq's role."

Al-Kazemi said in a tweet on Twitter: "Iraq has succumbed to its efforts on the path of normal relations with its neighbors, brothers and the international community by closing the file of UN resolutions that resulted from the absurd adventures of the previous regime, and whose cruel price our people paid for 32 years."

He added, "It is a new beginning for Iraq to restore its role and presence through the vision of the state, not the absurdity of the non-state."

Yesterday, Tuesday, the UN Security Council unanimously issued a resolution officially ending the mandate of the “United Nations Commission on Compensation for Damage Resulting from the Saddam regime’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990,” after Baghdad paid the full sums owed to Kuwait, amounting to 52.4 billion dollars.

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After fulfilling all financial obligations for the invasion of Kuwait, Iraq looks forward to distinguished relations with all countries

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Today, Wednesday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi affirmed his country's aspiration to build the best relations with neighboring countries and Arab and friendly countries. This is on the occasion of Iraq's exit from the procedures of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, after paying all financial compensation for the invasion of Kuwait, in the nineties of the last century.
Baghdad - Sputnik . Al-Halbousi said, via Twitter: "After completing the commitments regarding the compensation file, we are looking forward today to building the best relations with neighbors, brothers and friends. We will transcend the effects of decades of policies of hostility, confrontation and escalation, and start a new phase to advance the country, and get it out of the stage of the repercussions of previous wars."

Today, Wednesday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein announced that Iraq has exited the seventh chapter procedures, after paying all of its financial obligations; Stressing that Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money, in the future.

Hussein said, in Iraq's speech at the Security Council, during a hearing to brief the Chairman of the United Nations Board of Directors of the United Nations Compensation Commission:
 
"Iraq today is turning an important page of its history that lasted more than thirty years. Iraq has made the last payment, in accordance with its financial obligations, and paid the full amount of the due compensation."
 
And the Iraqi minister indicated that "Iraq continued to fulfill these commitments in full, according to the timetables." He explained that the country's government views the full fulfillment of its international obligations towards the international community and the State of Kuwait as a major development.
 
 
For its part, the United Nations Mission in Iraq confirmed that the Security Council had terminated the mandate of the Compensation Committee, describing this day as a "historic landmark for the people of Iraq."
Since 1990, Iraq has been subject to the procedures of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, which was imposed after the regime of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded the State of Kuwait.
Chapter VII allows the use of force against Iraq, "as it constitutes a threat to international security", in addition to freezing large amounts of its financial assets in international banks, to pay compensation to those affected by the invasion.
In August 1990, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and the Iraqi forces remained in this country for 7 months, before they were defeated by international forces led by the United States, during the "Second Gulf War".
 
Baghdad and Kuwait resumed their diplomatic relations in 2003, following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime.
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Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that Iraq had exited from the seventh item procedures of the United Nations, according to which sanctions were imposed on Baghdad.

 

This came in Iraq's speech delivered by Hussein at the Security Council during the session devoted to hearing the briefing of the United Compensation Commission.

 

Hussein said, "Today, Iraq is turning an important page of its history that lasted for more than thirty years," adding, "Today begins a new page of Iraq's diplomatic, political and economic history that strengthens its regional and international role."

 

He pointed out that "Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money in the future or deal with Chapter VII procedures."

 

He added that "Iraq paid the last payment in accordance with its financial obligations and paid the full amount of compensation due to it, which is (52.4) billion US dollars."

 

And Iraq was placed under Chapter VII sanctions following its invasion of Kuwait in the early nineties of the last century.

 

Below is the text of the word:

 

     Iraq today turns an important page of its history that lasted more than thirty years, and a new page begins in Iraq’s diplomatic, political and economic history, a page that strengthens its regional and international role in proportion to its history and cultural weight on the map of the region and the world, as an effective state in harmony with the aspirations and goals of the international community, as it seeks Iraq to strengthen cooperation frameworks with the international community, led by the United Nations, considering that Iraq is one of the founders of this organization and the signatories to its charter on October 14, 1945, and in order to restore its role as an effective and responsible member of the international community.

 

      According to the final report issued by the United Nations Compensation Commission, and the briefing given by the Chairman of the Committee's Board of Directors, and the clear indications it contained on Iraq's fulfillment of all its international obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions, Iraq has paid the last payment in accordance with its financial obligations and paid in full. The amount of compensation owed by him, which is (fifty-two point four) billion dollars, through the United Nations Compensation Committee, which was distributed to (one point five million) claim from all categories of claims, and in accordance with what is stated in that, and the wording of the paragraphs of the Council’s resolution was approved The security approved in this session, and as a reminder of all relevant Security Council resolutions, the Compensation Committee has fulfilled its mandate in full, and has completed consideration of any future claims on the issue of compensation, and Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money in the future, or deal with Chapter VII procedures.

 

       In this context, my country's government affirms that working with the United Nations Compensation Commission and your esteemed council has been a successful model for multilateral action, a model that enhances confidence in international mechanisms and procedures in settling the crises that have afflicted and afflicted our world until today, and through this international mechanism and out of respect Iraq has fulfilled its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions and fully assumed its responsibilities, Iraq continued to fulfill these obligations in full in accordance with the timetables and percentages approved by the Compensation Committee, despite the difficult circumstances that Iraq experienced in the previous years of bearing the burdens and economic costs of fighting terrorism and taking its role at the forefront of the countries of the world To address the terrorist gangs of ISIS and recover the cities from the organization’s control, the costs of the programs to return the internally displaced to their cities, the programs to restore stability, services, provide aid and reconstruction costs, which were accompanied by a significant decrease in the prices of oil salesGlobalism.

 

       In this regard, the Government of Iraq considers the full fulfillment of its international obligations towards the international community and the sisterly State of Kuwait, as a major development that would enhance Iraq's relations with its regional and international surroundings, as well as the Iraqi-Kuwaiti historical relations and move them to broad future horizons based on trust and equal bilateral relations. .

 

      Iraq has sought to complete this unique model of work, international effort and joint cooperation under the frameworks and mechanisms of the United Nations, through its full fulfillment of its international obligations, which in turn highlighted an international legal and moral commitment to the international community and the United Nations, which is to remove Iraq from all procedures of Chapter VII, and to preserve Iraq’s rights, funds and international legal entitlements, and its protection from any future claims within the framework of the international effort led by the United Nations, based on the Charter of the United Nations, the rules of international law and the general principles of international law in justice and equity, which enhances confidence in these UN mechanisms. This is what we were keen to confirm and defended hard to include it in the UN Security Council resolution in cooperation with the (British) pen holder and the rest of the Security Council members. As this international effort will not have completed its success until after Iraq's legitimate demands are embodied and included in the UN Security Council resolution.

 

      My country's government confirms, in light of the historical and legal vision that we have presented, that Iraq is looking forward in this regard and of great importance, for your esteemed council to assume its historical responsibilities, in that closing this file will reflect positively on Iraq in its regional and international relations, specifically with neighboring countries. It will always be an example. Matters with their conclusions, meaning that the success of the work is always measured by its conclusions, results, outputs and positive repercussions on peoples and countries.

 

In conclusion... Allow me, Mr. President, to express our thanks and appreciation to you and the other members of the Council, and to the pen holder, the esteemed British mission, which engaged in intensive negotiating rounds with the Iraqi mission, and to all the friendly countries that provided support to my country to overcome this historical era that was Bitter for the peoples of the region, as well as our thanks and appreciation to the State of Kuwait, the leadership and people.

 

We congratulate the Iraqi people and their government for the termination of these international obligations, and for Iraq’s exit from the procedures of Chapter VII, and we extend our thanks and pride to those in charge of Iraqi diplomacy, especially the permanent Iraqi mission in New York for its tireless efforts in negotiations to include Iraq’s legitimate demands in the resolution, wishing continued prosperity, prosperity and progress for the people of Iraq and the peoples of the region and the world.

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On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein announced that Iraq had exited the procedures of Chapter VII, stressing that Iraq was turning the page of an important task that lasted 30 years.

Yesterday, Tuesday evening, the Security Council held a session on Iraq ending the Kuwaiti compensation file following the 1990 invasion.
 
Chapter VII of the UN Charter provides for "coercive measures" to be taken if peace is threatened, ranging from economic sanctions to resort to force.
 
 
 
Chapter VII allows the exercise of pressure on a country to compel it to abide by the goals set by the Security Council, before coercive measures are applied.
 
It also provides for such procedures in the event of "a threat to the peace, termination of a peace treaty, or the launching of an attack." The measures range from "economic and other sanctions that do not include resorting to armed force on the one hand and international military intervention."
 
Initially, the Security Council could impose "general economic and commercial sanctions or more specific measures such as arms embargoes, movement bans, and financial and diplomatic measures."
 
 
In the event that the Council considers that these measures were not “appropriate”, it can resort to Article 42 of Chapter VII, which states that “the Security Council may take any action it deems necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security by air, sea or land forces.” .
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Today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed that Iraq's exit from Chapter VII is a new beginning to restore its role and presence.

Al-Kazemi said in a tweet on Twitter, which was followed by Alsumaria News, that "Iraq has completed its efforts on the path of normal relations with its neighbors, brothers and the international community by closing the file of UN resolutions that resulted from the absurd adventures of the former regime, for which our people paid the harsh prices for 32 years."
 
 
 
 
 

He added, "This is a new beginning for Iraq to restore its role and presence through the vision of the state, and not the absurdity of the non-state."
 
 
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The UN Security Council ends the file of Iraq's compensation to Kuwait

The UN Security Council ends the file of Iraq's compensation to Kuwait
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Mubasher: The United Nations Security Council, on Tuesday evening, unanimously decided to declare the termination of the mandate of the United Nations Commission on Compensation for Damage Resulting from Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, after the Iraqi government fulfilled its international obligations to compensate for the losses and damages incurred as a direct result of the invasion.

The council session, according to a United Nations press release, was attended by Ambassador Michael Jaffe, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Special Commission on Compensation, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, and Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi.

Ambassador Michael Jaffe described the end of the commission's work as a "historic achievement for the United Nations and for effective multilateralism," saying: The absolute commitment of all participants, over the past 30 years, is strong evidence of post-conflict reparation and reconciliation.

A total of 2.7 million claims were submitted to the commission for $352 billion in compensation, and a total of $52.4 billion was awarded in compensation to 1.5 million claimants, and the last payment was made by the commission on January 13, 2022.

This represents approximately 15% of the total amounts claimed and reflects the comprehensive review undertaken by the Committee.

The UN official expressed his sympathy with the peoples of Iraq and Kuwait, who "bear a long and painful legacy from this conflict," noting that the challenge faced by the committee, was not only the restoration of rights, but also reconciliation.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Compensation Committee said that Iraq, despite the security and economic challenges it faced, continued to deposit the required percentage of oil export revenues in the Compensation Fund, with the exception of the period from 2015 to 2017, when the Council granted three consecutive postponements to Iraq, for a period of one year, regarding Obligations related to his deposits.

He explained that the committee worked closely with the Iraqi Committee of Financial Experts to ensure the implementation of all deposits related to sales of Iraq's exports of oil and petroleum products, as well as those related to non-cash and in-kind sales.

For his part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fouad Muhammad Hussein, said that his country has today turned an important page of its history, which lasted for thirty years, and a new page of its diplomatic, political and economic history is now beginning.

Iraq paid the last payment in accordance with its financial obligations, and paid the full amount of compensation due to it (which is 52.4 billion US dollars).

He expressed his hope that closing the file will reflect positively on Iraq, as Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional sums of money in the future, or deal with Chapter VII procedures.

For his part, Kuwait’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi, affirmed that the accomplishment of tasks by the subsidiary mechanisms and organs established by the Security Council, and the keenness to follow up their implementation to achieve the desired results of the resolutions, enhances the credibility and effectiveness of the Security Council mandated, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. maintenance of international peace and security.

He said: "We commend the council's historic achievement of its tasks with regard to the compensation file, and we commend the firm will, strong determination and unity that it showed to complete and implement this commitment and its victory for international law, and its fairness to the victims of aggression when it approved the principle of compensation."

He stressed that the compensation does not aim to punish the aggressor as much as he is keen to hold him accountable by addressing the effects of the aggression and bearing him legal responsibility for the losses and damages he caused and achieving justice for those affected by governments and individuals.

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Iraq removed from Chapter VII sanctions after its compensations to Kuwait

 
February 23, 2022 at 3:31 pm | 
Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Iraq on December 07, 2021. [Wisam Zeyad Mohammed - Anadolu Agency]
Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Iraq on December 07, 2021. [Wisam Zeyad Mohammed - Anadolu Agency]
 
February 23, 2022 at 3:31 pm
 

Iraq announced its removal from Chapter VII sanctions by the UN, which it has been subject to since 1990, after paying full financial compensation to Kuwait for the Gulf War in the 1990s.

This announcement was made by the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, in a speech before the Security Council, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, where he stated that Iraq "has concluded an important 30-years-long chapter and embarks on a new chapter in its diplomatic, political and economic journey."

Iraq has been subject, since 1990, to Chapter VII sanctions according to the UN Charter, which were imposed on it after former President Saddam Hussein's regime invaded the State of Kuwait.

Chapter VII allows the use of force against Iraq "as it constitutes a threat to international security", in addition to freezing large amounts of its financial assets in international banks to pay compensation to those affected by the invasion.

The Minister added that Iraq has made the final payment in accordance with its financial obligations and paid the full amount of the due compensation, stressing that "Iraq is no longer required to pay any additional amount in the future."

 

He pointed out that the Iraqi government confirms that working with the UN Compensation Commission was a successful model for multilateral action.

He explained, "The Government of Iraq considers the full fulfilment of its international obligations towards the international community and the State of Kuwait as a great development, as it sought to complete this unique model to remove Iraq from all Chapter VII measures."

The members of the Security Council (15 countries) voted unanimously in an open session on February 16, headed by Russian Ambassador, Vasily Nebenzya, on Resolution 2621.

The Resolution states that the Government of Iraq is no longer required to deposit a percentage of the proceeds from export sales of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas to the United Nations Compensation Commission.

The Resolution provided for the termination of the mandate of the United Nations Compensation Commission, which was formed under Security Council Resolution No. 687 of 1991.

The Central Bank of Iraq announced last December that it paid the full financial compensation approved by the UN for Kuwait due to the Gulf War, amounting to $52.4 billion.

In August 1990, during the rule of the late President Saddam Hussein, Iraq invaded Kuwait, before the Iraqi forces were expelled from there after 7 months by international forces, led by the US during the Second Gulf War.

Baghdad and Kuwait resumed their diplomatic relations in 2003, following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime, after the US invasion of Iraq.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20220223-iraq-removed-from-chapter-vii-sanctions-after-its-compensations-to-kuwait/

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