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As the vote on the Anglo-Dutch draft resolution concerning Iraq looms, intense lobbying has intensified in the United Nations Security Council. The proposed resolution aims to determine the composition of a new arms monitoring commission for Iraq and the conditions under which the sanctions against Iraq would be lifted. Despite
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Egyptian President Mubarak's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia is expected to focus on a wide range of regional issues, including the Middle East peace process and the latest developments in Syria-Israel negotiations. Diplomatic analysts in Cairo believe that the leaders will discuss the resumption of Syria-Israel peace talks
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The United Nations has offered Saddam Hussein a deal to suspend its punishing sanctions against Iraq in exchange for allowing another arms inspection team into the country. Despite Baghdad's rejection of the deal in advance, the resolution, which had the impact of international law, remains a significant development
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Following a three-week hiatus, Iraq is poised to resume its oil exports, backed by a new UN comprehensive resolution. The UK-sponsored resolution, nearing adoption, would give Iraq the green light to boost exports and output, whether or not the country allows arms inspectors back on the ground. The resolution includes
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Britain is pushing for a UN vote on a resolution that offers Iraq sanctions relief in exchange for a resumption of arms inspections, with 11 out of 15 Security Council members supporting the draft. The proposal seeks to revive the UN arms inspection system, which collapsed a year ago after
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A year of contentious debate over United Nations sanctions against Iraq is nearing a resolution. The UN Security Council's proposal to ease sanctions on Iraq in exchange for cooperation on arms inspections and disarmament has gained momentum. Russia, Iraq's strongest supporter, is reportedly considering an abstention,
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Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz has announced that he will travel to Moscow for talks on a draft UN Security Council resolution aimed at easing sanctions on Iraq in exchange for allowing new weapons inspections. However, the Security Council remains deeply divided on the proposal, with France appearing poised
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The UN's imminent decision on Iraq's oil exports is poised to prolong the country's oil export halt for another week, with global oil stocks expected to dip below 1996 levels by year's end. The US and UK, despite Baghdad's rejection
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Diplomats at the United Nations have reportedly detected a change in Russia's approach to Iraq, with Moscow becoming more flexible in its stance in an attempt to deflect Western criticism of its invasion of Chechnya. This shift was initially suggested by Russian Foreign Minister Ivan Ivanov to US
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The United Nations Security Council has granted Iraq a two-week extension to meet its oil export targets, allowing it to sell an additional $1 billion worth of oil by the end of the current phase. This move comes after weeks of private discussion among the five permanent members of the
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin reaffirmed his country's commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and its dedication to world peace and development during a meeting with visiting UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The two leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues, highlighting China's support
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U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued a damning report on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, blaming the international community, the U.N. Security Council, and peacekeepers for their inadequate response to the crisis. The report, ordered by the U.N. General Assembly, highlights the catastrophic consequences of the fall of Srebrenica
