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France and Russia align over Iraq humanitarian aid

Disputes in the UN continue. They are now over the role for the United States and Britain in administering the humanitarian programs after the Iraq war.

Russia, France and Syria seem ready to block the United States and Britain from administering the humanitarian programs, when restarted after the war.

The UN oil-for-food program that since 1996 has allowed Iraq to sell oil to purchase food, medicine and other humanitarian goods was suspended by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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