Iraq Claims

Iraq Claims in 2011

United States views on international law (based on the document “Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law”): In May 2011, the U.S.-Iraq Claims Settlement Agreement, which was signed in 2010, entered into force. The text of the agreement is available at (internet link) state.gov/documents/organization/166949.pdf. Also in 2011, Iraq paid the $400 million settlement amount provided for in the agreement, triggering the obligation of the United States to espouse claims against Iraq for compensation. A June 21, 2011 State Department media note, reprinted below, announced the commencement of the claims settlement process. Efforts by the United States and Iraq to settle longstanding claims of U.S. nationals who were victims of the Saddam Hussein regime have been brought to conclusion today in accordance with the U.S.-Iraq Claims Settlement Agreement that was signed on September 2, 2010. The settlement is designed to provide fair compensation for American nationals who were prisoners of war, hostages, and human shields during the first Gulf War and U.S. servicemen who were injured in the 1987 attack on the USS Stark, and to confirm Iraq's immunity in U.S. courts in connection with such claims.

Developments

The resolution of these claims is the product of several years of hard work and careful negotiations between the governments of the United States and Iraq. It represents a significant step in Iraq's efforts to resolve outstanding claims arising from actions of the previous regime. Congressman Bruce Braley's unwavering support of the Administration's efforts to achieve resolution of the claims was instrumental throughout the process leading up to the conclusion of the Agreement and beyond.

The Department of State will now establish procedures through which eligible U.S. nationals will be able to apply for compensation for their claims. This may include the referral of some claims to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission for adjudication. Individuals who would like more information about the claims process or to file a claim should contact the dedicated Iraq Claims hotline at 202-776-8580. Department personnel will respond to their questions and keep them informed on future developments. The Department will also contact claimants with whom it has already been in contact either directly or through counsel to make them aware of next steps.

Iraq Claims in 2013

United States views on international law [1] in relation to Iraq Claims: (As reviewed in this legal encyclopedia in relation to international law issues in the year 2012) at 279, the State Department referred to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (“Commission”) for adjudication a category of claims within the scope of the Claims Settlement Agreement between the United States and Iraq, Sept. 2, 2010, T.I.A.S. No. 11-522. The Iraq claims adjudication program commenced on March 26, 2013. 78 Fed. Reg. 18,365 (Mar. 26, 2013). The Commission set June 26, 2013, as the deadline for the filing of claims. The Commission received 28 claims by this deadline. As of December 31, 2013, the Commission had not yet issued any decisions in this claims program. Further information about the Iraq claims program is available at (link resource) justice.gov/fcsc/current-prog.html#iraq-claims.

Iraq Claims

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International Claims and State Responsibility

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Iraq Claims

In relation to the international law practice and Iraq Claims in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section:

International Claims, State Responsability

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See Also

• International Claims
• State Responsability
• Iraq

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Notes

1. Iraq Claims in the Digest of United States Practice in International Law