VOL. XXXII

NO. 52

3-OCTOBER-1988

IRAQ

US House Votes Economic Sanctions against Iraq

The US House of Representatives voted on 27 September to impose economicsanctions against Iraq for its alleged use of chemical weapons against Kurdishdissidents. The bill calls for an immediate ban on the export to Iraq ofweapons, sensitive high technology, and chemicals used in the production ofchemical weapons. At a later stage, and at the discretion of the President - ifhe cannot confirm progress on the issues...