VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 24

13-MARCH-1995

Iraq

US Opposes Lifting Of Iraqi Oil Sanctions In Foreseeable Future

In the last two weeks the US has launched a pre-emptive diplomatic blitz toforestall any attempt by the Security Council to lift Iraqi oil sanctions in theforeseeable future. The avowed purpose of the campaign is to ensure thatWashington has a solid majority in the Security Council and that it does nothave to resort to a veto to block moves to lift the sanctions if Mr. Rolf Ekeus,the head of the...