VOL. XLVI

No 24

16-June-2003

IRAQ

Iraqs Pre-War Oil Exports During 13th Phase Averaged 1.6Mn B/D

Iraqs oil exports during the 13th phase of the UN oil-for-food program (beginning 5 December 2002 and interrupted by the outbreak of war on 20 March) averaged 1.6mn b/d, according to the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolutions 1447 (2002), 1472 (2003) and 1476 (2003) published on 28 May. Exports were 33% higher than in phase 12 (1.2mn b/d). During this period, the oil overseers approved...