August 2003
Libyan Government Ready to Renegotiate with Families of Victims of French Passenger Plane Explosion
The Libyan government is willing to renegotiate compensation with the families of victims from a 1989 plane explosion. However, the families face travel restrictions preventing…
Victims' Families of French Plane Explosion Linked to Libya Return Empty-Handed from Tripoli - 2003-08-25
Families of victims from a 1989 French plane bombing linked to Libya returned from Tripoli without compensation. They sought similar reparations to those awarded to…
Transfer of Funds from Libya to Swiss Bank for Compensation of Terrorism Victims - 2003-08-23
Libya has transferred $2.7 billion to a Swiss bank to compensate victims of the 1988 Pan Am bombing, fulfilling part of an agreement to lift…
Report by Shahid: Mr. Dominique de Villepin's Discussions on Today's Situation in Iraq and France's Disputes with Libya - 2003-08-23
Mr. Dominique de Villepin, the French Foreign Minister, discussed the current situation in Iraq and France's disputes with Libya. This report was provided by Mohammad…
Representative of Victims' Families Travels to Tripoli to Negotiate with Libyan Officials
A representative of the families of victims from a 1989 plane explosion is in Tripoli to negotiate compensation with Libyan officials. This comes after France's…
Voting on Lifting Sanctions Against Libya Delayed - 2003-08-21
The vote on lifting sanctions against Libya has been postponed due to disagreements between France and Britain. Libya's agreement to compensate victims of a past…
Libya Begins Transfer of $2.7 Billion to a Trust Account
Libya has initiated a $2.7 billion transfer for compensating families of victims from a 1988 plane explosion. In response to this, Britain and Bulgaria are…
The U.S. Government Says France Should Not Hinder Agreement Between Libya and Families of Pan Am Victims
The U.S. government is urging France not to obstruct a compensation agreement between Libya and the families of Pan Am Flight 103 victims. Libya has…
Shahid Report: Possibility of France Vetoing Economic Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-19
France is considering vetoing economic sanctions against Libya that have been proposed by the UK. This situation involves international diplomatic relations and the balance of…
2.7 Billion Dollars Compensation to Survivors of French Passenger Plane Explosion - 2003-08-19
Britain is pushing to lift sanctions on Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 plane explosion. France threatens to veto this resolution unless better…
Libya Welcomes Closer Relations with the U.S.
Libya is seeking closer ties with the U.S. after accepting responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing. The Libyan Foreign Minister believes that issues between the two…
Libya Must Pay Over Two and a Half Billion Dollars in Damages - 2003-08-16
Libya has accepted responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing and agreed to pay over $2.5 billion in damages to the victims' families. The U.S. and UK…
Libya Hopes to Improve Relations with the U.S.
Libya is optimistic about improving its relations with the U.S. following its admission of responsibility for the 1988 Pan Am bombing. The country seeks to…
Death of Idi Amin at Age Eighty - 2003-08-16
Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, died at the age of eighty in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged illness. His rule from 1971 to…
Proposal to Lift UN Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-16
Britain is set to propose lifting UN sanctions against Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 bombing and agreed to compensate victims' families. The…
The President of Croatia has traveled to Libya for a three-day visit aimed at improving economic relations
The President of Croatia is on a three-day visit to Libya to enhance economic ties, meeting with leader Muammar Gaddafi. This visit comes after the…
Libyan Government and Families of 270 Pan Am Victims Near Agreement
The Libyan government is close to finalizing a compensation agreement for the families of 270 victims of the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion. They plan…
Muammar Gaddafi: U.S.-Led Wars Have Strengthened Al-Qaeda
Muammar Gaddafi criticized U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, claiming they have empowered Al-Qaeda and are viewed by Muslims as attacks on Islam. He…