VOL. XLII

No. 21

24-May-1999

IRAQ

Security Council Approves Rollover Of Iraqi Oil ExportProgram But Remains Divided On New Iraq Policy

The Security Council last week informally approved phase sixof the oil-for-food program. MEES understands that Iraq will accept thenew humanitarian program shortly and without much delay to oil exports.Meanwhile, the Council remains divided over a future Iraqi policy. Two draftresolutions have been tabled. The first, submitted by Russia, with the supportof France...