August 2003
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…
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…
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…
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…