The United Nations Compensation Commission - developments since October 1992

Article Abstract:

The United Nations Compensation Commission has begun to make awards for claims arising out of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait, pursuant to Security Council Resolutions 687 and 692. Over 2.6 million claims have been filed, estimated at over $160 billion. Payments totalling $2.7 million have been made on 670 claims involving death or serious personal injury. The commission has devised a unique procedure to simplify and expedite the resolution of claims. However, a secure source of long-term funding has not yet been established, due to Iraq's refusal to comply with UN terms for the export of oil.

Iraq, Compensation (Law), Kuwait, Iraq-Kuwait Crisis, 1990-1991, Claims (International law), United Nations. Compensation Commission

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The International Whaling Commission and the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission: the institutional risks of coercion in consensual structures

Article Abstract:

Opposition to the International Whaling commission (IWC) has been expressed by Norway's return to whaling and the formation of the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission. These developments represent a means of balancing the strong antiwhaling position of the IWC. However, if Japan follows suit and returns to whaling, this would be seen as more of a threat, and might prompt the IWC to end its tolerance of Norway's actions.

Norway, Environmental policy, Powers and duties, Whaling, International Whaling Commission

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UN Compensation Commission Panel sets precedents on government claims

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The UN Compensation Commission resolved millions of compensatory claims and set important precedent during the assessment of claims against Iraq for it invasion of Kuwait. The Commission's interpretation of direct losses included damage to embassy buildings, evacuation costs and relief payments. The Commission employed an international adjusting firm to assess the value of losses.

Persian Gulf War, 1991, Reparations, War reparations

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