VOL. XXXVI

NO. 28

12-APRIL-1993

IRAQ

UN Sanctions Cause Much Damage To Iraq's Industry And Health Conditions

Iraqi officials visiting 'Amman last week highlighted the damage that hasbeen inflicted on the country's industry and its citizens' health as a result of32 months of UN sanctions. Mr. Umeed Midhat Mubarak, Acting Labor and SocialAffairs Minister, said that many factories have been forced to close or scaledown their operations and lay off their workers. MEES soundings indicate thatprivate...