US holds in UN Committee 661: "Smart" Sanctions
Since the U.N. adopted economic sanctions in 1945, in its charter, as a means of maintaining global order, it has used them fourteen times (twelve times since 1990). But only those sanctions imposed on Iraq have been comprehensive, meaning that virtually every aspect of the country's imports and exports is controlled, which is particularly damaging to a country recovering from war. The itemized list [2M] of US holds in the Iraq Oil for Food Program used to produce these results comes from an accidentally released 661 Committee contract report from March 2001 that gave line item details on approved and withheld sales for the Oil for Food program from 1997 up to when the report was released. The original spreadsheet and details about the report and its release can be found here, and more commentary on the attempts to publish it here, credit for publishing the data goes to Drew Hamre. All I've done is code a simple perl script that checks against goods and "reason for non-compliance". "Header Status" reflects status as of March 2001. The intention of the US seems clearly, during the Gulf War and during the sanctions program, to have been to make living in Iraq impossible and to lay the blame for the suffering entirely at the feet of Saddam Hussein: the effects of sanctions would be part of a propaganda campaign for the US policy of 'regime change'. The policy resulted in massive numbers of premature deaths: from the purposeful destruction of water treatment facilities and other civillian infrastructure during the Gulf War and then blocking or holding up supplies required to repair and maintain them; the blocking of medical supplies; the malnourishment from an underfunded Oil for Food program that was used, at the same time, to pay off war reparations to the Princes of Kuwait; the prevention of other reconstruction of essential civillian infrastructure for 12 years. By 1999 the infant mortality rates more than doubled from their rates previous to the Gulf War. The State Department has never attempted to explain what change in policy Saddam made with respect to child health-care that might have resulted in such a rate increase: the answer why is obvious, because it was entirely the direct result of US and UNSC policy. How many died, exactly, will never be known - if the lower estimates are taken there is clear evidence for serious crimes against humanity, if the upper estimates are taken it could be easily argued as a case of genocide. The range of credible estimates is in the hundreds of thousands to the millions. None of the four men most responsible for the sanctions policy - George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush (least of the four), and Saddam Hussein - have been indicted for it. For more information on the sanctions program visit CASI. For more information about the Oil For Food program visit Oil For Food Facts. |
Hold by | Header Status | Goods | Amount | Reason for non-compliance or hold | Received | Mission | Exporter |
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The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES | "$145,562.50 " | more info about contract | 17-Mar-98 | Jordan | Karmel International Trading Est. |
The United States | Null/Void | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | $0.00 | More info. on exact end user | 17-Jun-98 | Italy | Culligan International (Uk) Ltd |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS | "$175,600.00 " | Tech. specs on amino acid analyzerand heraeus lamin air required | 11-Sep-98 | Jordan | Ammun Scientific Co. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES | "$276,732.90 " | Need end use/user information | 01-Dec-98 | Jordan | Nile Est. For Medical & Laboratory Supplies |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES | "$1,820,349.23 " | Change blk to hold pending technical specs. on various items (see fax for details). | 22-Dec-98 | India | Air Pac Exports |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$94,157.28 " | US: for composition material of electric pumps and technical specs on bacteriologic filter; UK: technical specs requested for all equipment | 05-May-99 | France | Subtil Crepieux |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$351,353.20 " | "US: Goods are on the 1051list as indicated by the Secretariat and 1051 items: Tab 10, Page 21 Paragraph 4.10 drum drying unit (item #2); Tab 10, Page 20, Paragraph 23 HEPA filters (item #2); Tab 10, Page 21, Paragraph 4.3 plate press filter separators (it" | 08-Jan-99 | India | Dev Industrial Enterprises |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$838,846.10 " | for technical specs and clarification of quantities (10 sterlizers for 13 hospitals). | 09-Sep-99 | Japan | Azwell Inc. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$2,448,246.00 " | "US: Goods appear to be on 1051 list a tab 10, pg 15, para 1.4; pg 19, para 2; pg 20, paras 2.3 & 2.5" | 20-Oct-99 | India | Air Pac Exports |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,601,018.85 " | dual use | 11-Nov-99 | Egypt | Fisher Scientific Middle East & Africa |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$2,494,100.00 " | US: goods on 1051 list; | 29-Nov-99 | France | Levant Overseas Development Ltd. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$4,247,920.00 " | US: Filters are on 1051 list. | 29-Nov-99 | Switzerland | Alphacos Sa |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$236,907.00 " | US: what type of machine is toshiba unit? | 03-Dec-99 | Syria | Asia Medical Center |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$816,453.00 " | technical specs ; detailed end use/user info; deletion of Israeli clause | 03-Dec-99 | Syria | Asia Medical Center |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$1,905,156.00 " | for technical specs; detailed end use/user info & deletion of Israeli clause | 03-Dec-99 | Syria | Asia Medical Center |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$550,900.00 " | "US: 1, 6, 10 are on 1051 list." | 10-Dec-99 | Italy | Nicomac S.R.L |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$823,980.00 " | US:technical specifications & goods have dual use applications; UK: monitoring details | 17-Dec-99 | Italy | Olsa S.P.A. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$10,262,045.75 " | items FP202 (vision powerstation MPX single processing station) & FP285 (set of documentation in English) have dual use applications & are on the 1051 list | 17-Dec-99 | France | Smv International |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$897,300.00 " | US: Item #1 (glatt tablet mixer/granulator) on 1051 list; UK: Require UNMOVIC to be present in Iraq as all items are of significant BW concern | 04-Jan-00 | Switzerland | Glatt Maschinen- Und Apparatebau Ag |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,604,115.00 " | "items 3, 16, 18, 28, 29, 40-42, 44, 52, 54-56 on 1051 list" | 28-Jan-00 | Jordan | Nile Est. For Medical & Laboratory Supplies |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,500,000.00 " | "Teflon hoses appear to be on 1051 list at tab 5, annex C, pg 51, para 2. OIP to provide tech info/assessments used to determine that the above goods are not subject to SCR 1051. Hold for additional tech info on static welding machine, manual tooling equ" | 28-Jan-00 | Italy | Vimat S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$851,360.00 " | goods on 1051 list | 07-Feb-00 | Italy | Dott. Bonapace & C Srl |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$132,557.00 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Secretariat | 07-Feb-00 | Italy | Dott. Bonapace & C Srl |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$6,300,000.00 " | Computers are on the 1051 list | 07-Mar-00 | Germany | "Siemens A.G., Medical " |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$142,390.00 " | "For following info: By varying speed, aperture size & blade type, what is the smallest particle size mill can produce? Can mill be made explosion proof? Can mill be made to handle toxic/corrosive materials? What is grade of stainless steel for all parts" | 02-Mar-99 | India | Cmc Machinery |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$811,545.94 " | "1051 item: tab 9, p50, para 72.2 litotripsy instrument has triggered spark gaps; additional info required on: operating frequency, power rating in watts for ultrasonic generator and transducer set; specs for computer included in endovision system includin" | 19-Apr-99 | France | Karl Storz Endoscopie France Sa |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$4,554,883.20 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Secretariat | 30-Mar-00 | Germany | "Siemens Ag, Medizintechnik" |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES | "$201,016.80 " | for tech specs on all goods | 14-Jun-00 | Jordan | Jordan Investments And Resources Ltd. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES | "$2,171,326.31 " | "items #5, 6, 7 appear to be on 1051 list at tab 10, pg 14, para 1.2. OIP to provide tech info/assessments used to determine that goods are not subject to SCR 1051" | 14-Jun-00 | Austria | Leica Microsysteme Gmbh |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$640,468.00 " | pending further technical review | 23-Jun-00 | Italy | Ima (Industria Macchine Automatiche) S.P.A. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES | "$1,453,074.00 " | "pending further tech review, material composition & size of vibratory bowl (item 14)" | 23-Jun-00 | Italy | Ima (Industria Macchine Automatiche) S.P.A. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES | "$3,288,186.00 " | pending further tech review | 23-Jun-00 | Italy | Ima (Industria Macchine Automatiche) S.P.A. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$779,190.50 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 10-Jul-00 | Jordan | Nile Est. For Medical & Laboratory Supplies |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PARTS | "$218,012.40 " | "US: itemize and give specifications for all components in the raw water pressure system (item #1); provide specifications for all pumps including dimensions, weight, type, material composition for all components and linings, flow rate, inlet/outlet pressu" | 17-Jun-98 | Italy | Culligan International (Uk) Ltd |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$2,687,500.00 " | US: item 5 (HD 160) with fast moving parts on 1051 list; | 25-Feb-00 | France | Levant Overseas Developments Ltd. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$88,961.40 " | "The following items appear to be on the 1051 list: hematology training at Tab 10, Pg 17, Para 1.13 & Tab 5, Annex C Pg 22, Para 2. OIP to provide tech info/assessments used to determine that the above goods are not subject to SCR 1051" | 27-Mar-00 | Jordan | Arab Food & Medical Appliances Co Ltd |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$3,673,353.73 " | "tech specs, detailed end user info" | 04-Jun-99 | Jordan | Misk For International Marketing & Supply |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$920,000.00 " | "tech specs on Mini Vidas configuration, fluro immuno assay system - 1051 list" | 05-Jun-00 | France | Biomerieux |
The United States | On Hold | "MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES FOR" | "$276,732.90 " | pending further review of tech specs | 24-Mar-99 | Jordan | Nile Est. For Medical & Laboratory Supplies |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$558,250.00 " | "US: for tech specs - goods appear to be on 1051 list; UK: for tech specs of ""St. St. Vessel"" & material composition of ea item. Also require end-user details for these items" | 29-Apr-99 | China | China National Aero-Technology |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$707,340.00 " | "US: Items #1-5 on 1051 list at tab 10, pg 14, #1.3; UK: Require UNMOVIC to be in the country as all items are of significant BW concern" | 04-Jun-99 | Switzerland | "Fryma-Maschinen Ag," |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$506,150.00 " | item #1 on 1051 list | 11-Jun-99 | India | Dev Industrial Enterprises |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$4,732,087.00 " | provide the maximum possible power output in watts for the transducer and power supply. | 19-Apr-99 | Germany | Siemens Ag |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES | "$62,100.94 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't; UK: BW concerns with impex-rated items 6-9 & therefore require presence of UNMOVIC in Iraq before approval | 22-Jul-99 | Jordan | Medical Development & Supply Co. Ltd. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,293,330.00 " | "item 1 - 1051 list - t10, p11, 10.4.1 & t10, p16, 1.9 & 2.2 &2.3" | 27-Sep-99 | Italy | Dott. Bonapace & C Srl |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES | "$310,002.03 " | US: for tech specs on vacuum pump | 31-Mar-99 | France | Otto Bock France S.A.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$259,380.00 " | US: tech specs and end use info for x-ray Midiroll | 19-Jun-00 | Syria | Asia Medical Center Abdul Afatah Al Hussain |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$39,861.25 " | "goods on 1051 list at Tab 10, Pg 20, #4. OIP to provide tech info/assessments used to determine that above goods are not subject to SCR 1051." | 20-Jun-00 | Turkey | Sovtur Ithalat Ihracat Ve Ticaret A.S. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$2,174,954.41 " | tech specs on computer and high frequency generators (#50) and inverter (#51) | 22-Jun-00 | Italy | Ims |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$954,665.00 " | "US: nebulizers - 1051 list - tab 5, annex c, p21, 3" | 26-Jun-00 | Thailand | Thai S.D. Marketing Ltd |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$12,082,070.00 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 18-Jul-00 | Sweden | Getinge Ab |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$422,541.90 " | tech specs on x-ray equipment and specific end user | 02-Aug-00 | Jordan | Al-Defaf Establishment For Trade |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$4,183,833.90 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't; | 14-Aug-00 | Austria | Munchener Medizin Mechanic |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$526,617.00 " | pending further tech review | 14-Aug-00 | Spain | "Gestiones Hispano Arabes, S.L." |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$754,134.00 " | "US: provide specs on the chemical toxins this sampler can detect, the sensitivity of the detector to these toxins and the principle of operation of the detector " | 11-Sep-00 | Malaysia | Environmental Science (M) Sdn Bhd |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$495,721.40 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 22-Sep-00 | Austria | Cc Med Consulting & Engineering Gmbh |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$89,065.35 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 22-Sep-00 | Austria | Cc Med Consulting & Engineering Gmbh |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$2,866,076.73 " | US: goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sect.; | 22-Sep-00 | Austria | Marquette Hellige Ges.M.B.H. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$123,648.00 " | "US: Goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't. Also item #8 appears to be on 1051 list at tab 10, pg 12, para 10.4.3. " | 27-Sep-00 | Italy | T.M.P. S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$906,620.50 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 02-Oct-00 | Italy | Micromed S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$490,936.66 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 02-Oct-00 | Italy | Micromed S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$4,863,520.00 " | "Goods are on the 1051 list as indicated by the Secretariat and 1051 item: Tab 9, Page 52, Paragraph 78 and Tab 10, Page 46, Paragraph 2.7.1 digital computers; explain the storage in San Francisco clause - is the equipment originating in the USA; provide a" | 02-Oct-00 | Germany | Brainlab Ag |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$838,898.10 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't | 02-Oct-00 | Italy | Micromed S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,426,546.80 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by the Sect | 02-Oct-00 | Italy | Micromed S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$1,468,210.12 " | goods on 1051 list as indicated by the Sect | 02-Oct-00 | Italy | Micromed S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$333,924.00 " | tech specs (illegible) | 10-Oct-00 | The United Kingdom | J.J. Bureau Ltd. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$357,932.00 " | "US: items #1 & 2 on 1051 list at tab 10, pg 15, para 1.39 & tab 10, pg 14, para 1.3" | 11-Oct-00 | Italy | Cos.Mec. S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$564,432.00 " | tech specs on item 40 - what type of filter governs filling line | 11-Oct-00 | Italy | T.M.P. S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL APPLIANCES; MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$3,593,638.18 " | "tech specs and material specs on items 26, 27, 73, 108, 110, 112, 118 - 120, 128, 147" | 17-Oct-00 | France | Karl Storz Endoscopie France Sa |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$550,050.00 " | "US: provide specifications for the programmable logic computer including processor type and manufacturer, maximum certified clock speed, certified thermal operating range, and number of machine cycles for each floating point operation; Supplier states tha" | 17-Oct-00 | France | "Diosna, Vmi, Dept. Industri Rayneri" |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$1,053,795.60 " | need specific end use | 20-Oct-00 | Belgium | Atlas Copco Airpower |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL SUPPLIES; LABORATORY SUPPLIES | "$681,879.00 " | "item #1 on 1051 list at tab 9, pg 31, para 34.6, als for tch specs on microprocessor/CPU" | 30-Oct-00 | Jordan | Nile Est. For Medical & Laboratory Supplies |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$106,484.39 " | "1051 listed item; Tab 10, Page 12 Paragraph 10.4.1.1 and 10.4.1.5 and Tab 10, Page 39, Paragraph 2.2.5.2 double cone dry powder mixer (item #1) " | 06-Nov-00 | Italy | Cos.Mec. S.R.L. |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$2,359,754.43 " | US: Goods on 1051 list as indicated by Sec't; UK: pending cinsideration by experts | 07-Nov-00 | Italy | T.M.P. S.R.L. |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$176,550.87 " | "US: 1051 listed item:Tab 10, Page 14, Paragraph 1.2 Item #3 assay and detection system for microorganisms; WMD dual use related to S/1995/208, Page 16, Paragraph 1.6 - item #1 is a filter apparatus that can be use to filter serum and medium 100+ liters; " | 16-Nov-00 | France | Sartorius Sa |
The United Kingdom; The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$1,428,070.89 " | "UK: pending consideration by experts. US: goods on 1051 list at Tab 10, pg 15, par. 1.3.10 drum drying equipment. OIP please provide any technical information/assessments used to determine that the above goods are not subject to the provision of SCR 1051." | 28-Nov-00 | Italy | De Lama S.P.A |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | "$444,715.00 " | "US: provide the temperature range, cycle time between temperature ranges, and if a cooling unit is included with the unit, provide a photograph and the manufacturer's data sheets for this unit; verify that the processing unit is integrated into the piece " | 29-Dec-00 | France | Diagnostica Stago |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | "$8,253,460.78 " | US: provide a list of specific end- use locations. | 09-Jan-01 | Spain | Hospital Hispania |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL MACHINES | "$175,081.14 " | "US: Provide specifications for valves including dimensions, weight, type, material composition of all components and linings, maximum pressure, flow rate, minimum inside diameter, actuator response time, and drawing (items #11 and 12 in spare parts list);" | 17-Jan-01 | India | Air Pac Exports |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | "$3,277,477.90 " | "Not enough information to make final assessment. Provide specifications including the rotation speed and dimensions for the drill motor or turbine (items #1 and #2); Provide specifications for spray nozzles including a diagram, flow rate, droplet size, a" | 26-Jan-01 | Germany | Aesculap Ag And Co Kg |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | "$3,988,073.96 " | "Provide specifications for the CPU circuit board including processor type, maximum certified clock speed, certified thermal operating range and number of machine cycles per floating point operation (#690 281); itemize the tool set for installation (#690 " | 29-Jan-01 | Germany | Moller-Wedel Gmbh |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | "$914,119.38 " | "US: provide the photograph, flow rate, volume, and pore size of the hollow fibers of the oxygenators (items #1 and #3); provide a photograph of the holders of the membrane oxygenators (item 5); " | 31-Jan-01 | Denmark | Polystan A/S |
The United States | On Hold | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | "$556,293.47 " | "US: Please itemize components and provide specifications including drawings, photographs, and material composition for the bathing trolley and shower system; Please provide specifications for all valves including dimensions, weight, type, material composi" | 15-Feb-01 | France | Cercomex Sarl |