November 16, 2005

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STATEMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT INQUIRY COMMITTEE
INTO THE UNITED NATIONS OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM
 

Fragmentary facts concerning the status of the IIC and the documentation gathered during the course of its investigation have led to some misleading speculation by the media.

The facts are as follows. The IIC will remain operational until the end of December 2005 to assist duly authorized law enforcement and regulatory agencies in cases they may be pursuing. All IIC documentation remains under the control of the IIC until that time.

The IIC is also making arrangements with the United Nations for the appropriate and orderly availability and disposition of Committee materials following the year end.


 

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