Airlift aids refugees as troops pull back to demilitarized zone
U S British and French aircraft drop tons of supplies to Iraqi refugees on the Turkish and Iranian borders while the first U.S. troops reach a remote camp to help relief efforts. Kurdish leaders say Iraqi forces mount attacks to cut off refugee escape routes as about 1.4 million flee.
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Embassy enjoys new influence in Kuwait rebuilding effort
US embassy returns to operation amid Kuwait’s postwar reconstruction led by Ambassador Edward Gnehm. Americans advise on power, policing, oil, and banking while shaping contracts for U.S. firms. Despite hopes for enduring ties, some Kuwaitis fear dependency as security and political ties evolve.
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Kuwait Says No Refuge for Iraqis Passing Through
Kuwait rejects Iraqi asylum seekers fleeing Saddam Hussein. Acting Planning Minister Sulayman Mutawa said Kuwait cannot take refugees or allow transit without a third country agreeing to accept them. He cited strain from recovering from the Iraqi occupation and the lack of offers from other nations.
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