Country Participation in US-led Coalition; Es - Li



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Afghanistan
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Eritrea
1Afghanistan
2Albania
3Angola
4Armenia
5Australia
6Austria
7Azerbaijan
8Bahrain
9Belgium
10Bulgaria
11Canada
12Colombia
13Costa Rica
14Croatia
15Czech Republic
16Denmark
17Dominican Republic
18El Salvador
19Eritrea
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Estonia
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Lithuania
20Estonia
21Ethiopia
22Fiji
23Finland
24France
25Georgia
26Greece
27Honduras
28Hungary
29Iceland
30Ireland
31Italy
32Japan
33Jordan
34Kazakhstan
35Kuwait
36Latvia
37Liechtenstein
38Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Rwanda
39Luxembourg
40Macedonia
41Marshall Islands
42Micronesia
43Moldova
44Mongolia
45Netherlands
46New Zealand
47Nicaragua
48Norway
49Oman
50Palau
51Panama
52Philippines
53Poland
54Portugal
55Qatar
56Romania
57Rwanda
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Saudi Arabia
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Uzbekistan
58Saudi Arabia
59Singapore
60Slovakia
61Slovania
62Solomon Islands
63South Korea
64Spain
65Sweden
66Taiwan
67Thailand
68Tonga
69Turkey
70Uganda
71Ukraine
72UAE
73United Kingdom
74United States
75Uzbekistan

 


Coalition Partners By Country
Estonia

Troops in Iraq:55
Total Troops:55
Fatalities:2
The following is stated in the article "Welcome New Friends, Addition of 7 Coalition Nations to NATO Bodes Well for the Global War on Terrorism" published in Volume #12 of the Coalition Bulletin in May of 2004:

"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Afghanistan - 6-person EOD team plus one doctor with ISAF in Kabul.
  • Iraq - 45 troops plus 1 officer serving in CJTF-7."
    May 2004 Coalition Bulletin

Jim Krane, journalist, stated in his article "U.S. Build Motley Posse for Iraq Peace", published by the Associated Press on July 3, 2003:

"Estonia pledged a few dozen soldiers, mine divers and cargo holders."
July 3, 2003 Jim Krane


Ian Williams, a journalist, stated in the article "The Precarious Coalition", published on AlterNet.org on Mar. 25, 2003:

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams


The following comment in support of the coalition made by the Government of Estonia on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"We understand the need for disarming Iraq. The world needs to be convinced that there are no weapons of mass destruction on Iraqi territory. This is important for world security. It is deeply regrettable that Iraq did not make use of the opportunity, which existed, to solve the problem peacefully... Estonia is ready, based upon the needs of the situation and its own capabilities, to help regulate the post-conflict situation and participate in the reconstruction of Iraq."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Ethiopia

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Alan Perrott, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Coalition of the Willing? Not Us, Say Solomon Islanders", published on Mar. 28, 2003:

"Neighbouring African states Ethiopia and Eritrea reportedly raced each other to the dotted line [joining the coalition] in anticipation of getting a helping hand in their border dispute."
Mar. 28, 2003 Alan Perrott


Fiji

Troops in Iraq:150
Total Troops:150
(150 for UNAMI)
Fatalities:
United Nations News Service, stated in the release "Fiji to Provide Security Detail for UN Officials in Iraq", on Oct. 20, 2004:

"Fiji has agreed to provide a protective security detail for senior United Nations officials in Iraq, as well as a guard unit for UN facilities in Baghdad, a spokesperson for the world body said today.

In addition, Australia has confirmed that it will provide most of the equipment to the Fijians, Marie Okabe said in New York."

"Asked about the number of Fijians in the force and the timing of deployment, Ms. Okabe said about 130 would be heading to Iraq as soon as logistical preparations and training are completed, perhaps by next month."
Oct. 20, 2004 United Nations


Finland

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$5.1M
Delivered:$862K

No Further Information Found

France

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$10.7M
Delivered:$10.7M
The following was stated in the article "Who Will Send Troops to Iraq", published by BBC News on Sep. 4, 2003:

"France is insisting on a central role for the UN which goes beyond the limited one offered in Security Council resolution 1483, under which the UN is subsidiary to the occupying powers. It is also arguing for a political approach.

The only realistic option is to transfer authority and sovereignty to the Iraqis themselves. This must be done rapidly as part of a process which only the United Nations can render fully legitimate," Roland Galharague of the French embassy in London told BBC News Online.

For our country, whatever measures may ultimately be adopted cannot simply be an enlargement or adjustment of the present occupying forces."
Apr. 19, 2004 BBC


Georgia

Troops in Iraq:300
Total Troops:898
(500 for UNAMI)
Fatalities:
Richard Boucher, US Department of State spokesman, stated the following in a press briefing on Nov. 4, 2004:

"This latest deployment by Georgia will increase the total number of its troops in Iraq from 159 to 850. It underscores Georgia's commitment to partnership with the people of Iraq and their friends around the world in pursuit of peace, prosperity and democracy in Iraq. The U.S. will offer additional training to help Georgia sustain this deployment following an assessment by the U.S. European Command."
Nov. 04, 2004 Richard Boucher


Robert McMahon, a journalist, stated in the report "Iraq: Georgia, Romania May Boost Small UN Protection Force", broadcast by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Dec. 20, 2004:

"Georgia's offer of UN protection troops is also under serious discussion. Georgia's UN ambassador, Revaz Adamia, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that about 500 Georgian troops, trained by U.S. experts, are supposed to be deployed before the 30 Jan. elections but further details are sketchy."

"James Dobbins, a former U.S. envoy on postconflict missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that Georgia and Romania are unlikely to have a major impact. They may on the margins provide some military capability, but I would think [with] Georgia, [it's] hard to think that they would provide very much. Romania may be a little bit more. But these countries don't have serious military capabilities, let alone serious capabilities of projecting that military power at any distance."
Dec. 20, 2004 Robert McMahon


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the US White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"Saddam Hussein has weapons of mass destruction. As long as such a regime exists, the world cannot live in peace."

Additional statement made by Georgian Government Representative Shalva Pichkhadze on Mar. 20, 2003:

"Georgia, which is now a member of the international coalition for Iraq's disarmament, is ready to not only provide political support for the U.S., but also to provide its military infrastructure to U.S. troops."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Ian Williams, a journalist, stated in the article "The Precarious Coalition", published on AlterNet.org on Mar. 25, 2003:

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams


Greece

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$4.6M
Delivered:0
Paolo Pasicolan and Carrie Satterlee stated the following in their "Web Memo : 'Coalition of the Willing' Already Larger Than the 1991 Gulf War Coalition" published by the Heritage Foundation on Mar. 19, 2003:

"Greece: U.S. Naval base in Crete serves U.S. sixth fleet and supports Navy and Air Force intelligence-gathering planes."
Mar. 19, 2003 Paolo Pasicolan & Carrie Satterlee


Honduras

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:
Judy Dempsey, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Hungary Joins Others in Pulling Troops from Iraq", published by International Herald Tribune on Nov. 4, 2004:

"The Dominican Republic withdrew 302 soldiers, Nicaragua 115 and Honduras 370."
Nov. 4, 2004 Judy Dempsey


The following was stated in the article "Honduras Rushes To Pull Out Troops", published by CNN.com on Apr. 19, 2004:

"'I have told the coalition countries that the troops are going to return from Iraq,' President Ricardo Maduro said in a speech on national television and radio Monday, Reuters reports.

'I have ordered ... the carrying out of the decision taken in the shortest possible time and under safe conditions for our troops.'

Around 370 soldiers from Honduras, a strong U.S. ally in Central America, have been clearing mines and providing medical care in central Iraq."
Apr. 19, 2004 CNN


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Honduran President Maduro on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003

[The Government of Honduras]"supports the Government of the United States of America's war against terrorism and calls on the Government of Iraq, in order to avoid further suffering by the Iraqi people, to accept the demands proposed by the United States of America."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Hungary

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$190K
Delivered:0
The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

"Participation in war against terror:

  • According to parliamentary decision in Feb. 2003 a medical contingent of 50 specialists are to begin their duties as a part of ISAF.
  • Hungary has provided a base to US forces for the purpose of training Iraq opposition forces.
  • Hungary has offered 2000 NBC protection gears to the Turkish government.
  • Hungary has offered and delivered aid for Turkey containing medical and humanitarian relief equipment.
  • An anti terrorism course was introduced in Feb. 2003 for South-Eastern European countries
  • Hungary is participating in providing equipment for Georgian military to strengthen their capabilities in combating terrorists In Tokyo Conference.
  • Hungarian Liaison Team has been established at CENTCOM in Oct. 2002."
    Jan. 7, 2005 CENTCOM

Judy Dempsey, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Hungary Joins Others in Pulling Troops from Iraq", published by International Herald Tribune on Nov. 4, 2004:

"Hungary announced Wednesday that it would withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq, becoming the latest country in United States-led coalition to bow to public pressure and prepare to bring its soldiers home."

"'By Mar. 31, 2005, we will bring our troops back from Iraq,' Mr. [Ferenc] Gyurcsany said. 'From then on, the existence of a stable democratic and safe Iraq has to be created by different means, above all political means."

"In a letter signed in Jan. 2003, Hungary joined ranks with Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark and Britian in endorsing the Bush administration's willingness to use force to disarm Iraq, a move that deepened Europe's divisions over Iraq."
Nov. 4, 2004 Judy Dempsey


Ian Williams, a journalist, stated in the article "The Precarious Coalition", published on AlterNet.org on Mar. 25, 2003:

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the US White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"I am confident that peace will soon be reinstated in Iraq, the weapons of mass destruction will be destroyed and on the basis of this we shall be able to live in a more peaceful and tranquil world in future. I would also like to add that Hungary would be pleased to participate in the reconstruction of Iraq."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Iceland

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism stated the following in the document "Patterns of Global Terrorism" released on the US Department of State website on Apr. 29, 2004:

"Other supportive actions include the deployment during 2003-04 of two bomb disposal experts with Danish forces in southern Iraq and earlier airlift contributions for Operation Enduring Freedom."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State


Dana Milbank, a journalist, stated in the article "Many Willing, But Few Are Able", published in The Washington Post on Mar. 25, 2003:

"The true nature of Iceland's role in the coalition of the willing is 'reconstruction and humanitarian assistance,' Agustsson [Iceland's ambassador Helgi Agustsson] said, adding that this has not been requested yet."
Mar. 25, 2003 Dana Milbank


Cory Oldweiler, a journalist, stated in the article "Allied Farces", published on The American Prospect on Mar. 25, 2003:

"Iceland also is part of the coalition, but because the U.S. forces based at Keflavik constitute Iceland's military, the country had an incentive to come on board."
Mar. 25, 2003 Cory Oldweiler


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Iceland's Prime Minister Oddsson on Mar. 18, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The United States now considers its security to be gravely endangered by the actions and attacks of terrorists and because of various threats from countries governed by dictators and tyrants. It believes that support from this small country makes a difference... The declaration issued by the Icelandic Government on the Iraq dispute says that we intend to maintain the close cooperation we have had with our powerful ally in the West.

First of all, this involves fly-over authorization for the Icelandic air control area. Secondly, the use of Keflavik Airport, if necessary. In third place, we will take part in the reconstruction of Iraq after the war ends. Fourthly, we expressed political support for Resolution 1441 being enforced after four months of delays."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Ireland

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$5.1M
Delivered:$1.6M
No Further Information Found

Italy

Troops in Iraq:3,085
Total Troops:3,169
Fatalities:21
Financial Support
Offered:$18M
Delivered:$16.2M
Ian Fisher, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Italy Planning to Start Pullout of Iraq Troops"' published by the New York Times on Mar. 16, 2005:

"Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday that he aimed to begin withdrawing Italy's 3,000 troops from Iraq by Sep., in a signal that the domestic cost of loyalty to the United States over the war was growing too high."

"Italy has the fourth largest contingent of foreign troops in Iraq, its soldiers acting largely as peacekeepers near the southern city of Nasiriya."
Mar. 16, 2005 Ian Fisher


The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism stated the following in the document "Patterns of Global Terrorism" released on the US Department of State website on Apr. 29, 2004:

"The Italian Government also maintains approximately 3,000 troops, civilian personnel, and paramilitary Carabinieri in Iraq. Despite the terrorist bombing of 2 Nov. of the Italian Carabinieri headquarters in Nasiriyah, Iraq, which killed 19 Italian citizens, Italy remains one of the four largest contributors of troops and personnel to ongoing stabilization operations in Iraq."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State


Barnaby Mason, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Iraq Conflict Fuels Coalition Doubts", published by BBC News on Apr. 8, 2004:

"Coalition soldiers have been involved in fighting in several Shia cities in the south: The Ukranians who retreated from Kut; the Bulgarians and Poles in Karbala; the Spaniards in Najaf; the Italians in Nasiriya."
Apr. 8, 2004 Barnaby Mason


Robert H. Reid, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Italian Member of Coalition in Iraq Quits", published by the Associated Press on Nov. 17, 2003:

"An Italian member [Marco Calamai, a special counselor of the Coalition Provisional Authority in the southern province of Dhu Qar] of the U.S.-led coalition has resigned, accusing L. Paul Bremmer's administration of inefficiency and failing to understand Iraq."

"Calamai told the Italian reporters in Nasiriyah on Sunday that the failure of the coalition to understand Iraqi society had created 'delusion, social discontent and anger' among Iraqis and allowed terrorism to 'easily take root.' He cited last week's truck bombing at an Italian paramilitary garrison in the city, which killed 19 Italians and 14 others.

Calamai said about $400,000 a month was supposed to be made available for projects in Dhi Qar province alone but 'because of the muddled organization of (the coalition), only a fraction has been spent.'"
Nov. 17, 2003 Robert H. Reid


Jim Krane, a journalist, stated in his article "U.S. Build Motley Posse for Iraq Peace", published by the Associated Press on July 3, 2003:

"Italy has sent 800 soldiers and Carabineri police, who patrol the streets in shiny black vans."
July 03, 2003 Jim Krane


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Mar. 19, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The game is in play between those who historically have been committed to the liberty of men and those who have transformed their country into a chamber of torture."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Paul Gallagher, a journalist, stated the following in the article "U.S. Claims 30 Nations Join Coalition of the Willing", published by The Scotsman on Mar. 19, 2003:

"Permission for use of military bases/airspace: Bahrain; Kuwait; Qatar; Croatia; Spain (Security Council); Jordan; Italy; Portugal; United Arab Emirates; Ireland; Turkey."
Mar. 19, 2003 Paul Gallagher


Japan

Troops in Iraq:550
Total Troops:750
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$141.5M
Delivered:$102M
The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

"Activities under the Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law

  • Provide fleet refueling capability, placing two refueling/replenishment ships and three support/protection destroyers in the Indian Ocean . As of 25 Feb. 2003 , this force has conducted 177 replenishments at seas for Coalition vessels conducting in OEF MIO, and provided 74 million gallon of F-76 fuel to them.
  • As of 25 Feb. 3, C-130, C-1, and U-4 aircraft had completed 143 missions in support of re-supply and transport requirements within the Pacific Command(PACOM) AOR.
  • Transport heavy construction equipment of Thai engineering corps by LST."
    Jan. 10, 2004 CENTCOM

Donna Miles, a journalist, stated in the article "Coalition Partners Increase Support in Iraq", published by American Forces Press Service on Nov. 29, 2004:

"Meanwhile, press reports said Japan is about to extend the deployment of its Self-Defense Force troops in Iraq for an additional year. The decision to extend the deployment period beyond Dec. 14 is expected at a Dec. 10 cabinet meeting, reports said.

If the extension is approved, the Japanese ground troops will continue providing humanitarian assistance to local communities in Samawa, Iraq. In addition, Air Self -Defense Force troops will continue to transport supplies for U.S. troops between Kuwait and Iraq."

"Koizumi [Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi] said the Japanese Self-Defense Force has received high marks for its activities in Iraq. 'We have received high appraisals and words of appreciation for the SDF in Iraq as personnel that put into practice the good intentions of the people of Japan,' he said."
Nov. 29, 2004 Donna Miles


Barnaby Mason, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Iraq Conflict Fuels Coalition Doubts", published by BBC News on Apr. 8, 2004:

"Elsewhere, 500 Japanese non-combat troops and a similar number of South Koreans have suspended activities outside their military camps. The Japanese government said 'terrorists' were trying to drive its troops out of Iraq."
Apr. 8, 2004 Barnaby Mason


Bassem Mroue, a journalist, stated in the article "Japan Puts Off Sending Troops to Iraq", published in the Concord Monitor on Nov. 13, 2003:

"Japan had hoped to send troops to Iraq to help rebuild the country by the end of 2003, but chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukada backed off, saying Iraq is still too unstable."
Nov. 13, 2003 Bassem Mroue


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"From the time of the terrorist attacks on America on Sep. 11, 2001, until last year's UN Resolution 1441, there has been a strong consciousness of the threat of weapons of mass destruction, not only against the American people, but also against the rest of the world, including the Japanese people. How to rid the world of such weapons of mass destruction is now a major challenge for the international community and will continue to be in the future... President Bush has said that the U.S. is seeking to disarm Iraq and to liberate the Iraqi people. I agree with that strategy. Japan, too, supports the policy course of President Bush."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Jordan

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:0
Financial Support
Offered:$1M
Delivered:0
Brad Knickerbocker, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Iraq Violence Tests Coalition Unity", published in The Christian Science Monitor on Apr. 12, 2004:

"In an unofficial way, the coalition includes many of Iraq's neighbors.

'Although their support is muted and often limited to allowing logistics operations to flow through their countries, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and even Syria plus the Gulf States are all providing significant support to the US-coalition operation in Iraq,' says retired Navy Capt. Larry Seaquist, a former pentagon strategist. 'Each of those governments must be feeling a chill up their spine right now,' says Captain Seaquist. 'None want their people - the Arab 'street' - out in the streets demonstrating sympathy with their Iraqi brethren. Loss of support by these governments could be equally as serious as the uprising in the country.'"
Apr. 12, 2004 Brad Knickerbocker


Jim Krane, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Coalition Partners Seeking Favors for Sending Troops to Iraq", published by the Associated Press on Sep. 27, 2003:

"'Jordan, which didn't join the coalition but allowed the United States to base special forces in its eastern desert, is asking the Pentagon to provide about $100 million worth of upgrades to its F-16 fighter jets and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters', said Teal Group's Richard Aboulafia."
Sep. 27, 2003 Jim Krane


Paul Gallagher, a journalist, stated the following in the article "U.S. Claims 30 Nations Join Coalition of the Willing", published by The Scotsman on Mar. 19, 2003:

"Permission for use of military bases/airspace: Bahrain; Kuwait; Qatar; Croatia; Spain (Security Council); Jordan; Italy; Portugal; United Arab Emirates; Ireland; Turkey."
Mar. 19, 2003 Paul Gallagher


Kazakhstan

Troops in Iraq:29
Total Troops:29
Fatalities:1
The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

  • "Has three country Representatives who arrived 7 June 2002 serving at Central Command.
  • Has provided overflight rights and allowed tran-shipment of supplies to U.S. forces in Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan."
    Jan. 10, 2005 CENTCOM

Sewell Chan, a journalist, state the following in the article "Rumsfeld Thanks Kazakhstan", published by The Washington Post on Feb. 26, 2004:

"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Wednesday thanked leaders of this oil-rich Central Asian country for sending a platoon of 27 soldiers to assist the military campaign the United States began last year.

The Kazakh military unit was small, but danger constantly accompanied its task: helping to deactivate and remove bombs, mines and other ordnance from roads and fields."

"The United Sates has no troops in Kazakhstan, but is giving the country $4.2 million for military equipment and training this year."

"Rumsfeld did not address corruption, political persecution or human right violations -- problems that have been widely noted in Kazakhstan. The U.S. ambassador, Larry C. Napper, said in an interview that 'the building of protection of human rights' is a key part of a 'big, broad relationship with Kazakhstan.'"
Feb. 26, 2004 Sewell Chan


Kuwait

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$28.5M
Delivered:$28.5M
Brad Knickerbocker, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Iraq Violence Tests Coalition Unity", published in The Christian Science Monitor on Apr. 12, 2004:

"In an unofficial way, the coalition includes many of Iraq's neighbors.

'Although their support is muted and often limited to allowing logistics operations to flow through their countries, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and even Syria plus the Gulf States are all providing significant support to the US-coalition operation in Iraq,' says retired Navy Capt. Larry Seaquist, a former pentagon strategist. 'Each of those governments must be feeling a chill up their spine right now,' says Captain Seaquist. 'None want their people - the Arab 'street' - out in the streets demonstrating sympathy with their Iraqi brethren. Loss of support by these governments could be equally as serious as the uprising in the country.'"
Apr. 12, 2004 Brad Knickerbocker


Pamela Hess, a journalist, stated the following in the article "DOD: 13 Nations Join Coalition of Willing", published by United Press International on Mar. 20, 2003:

"The only Middle Eastern country that acknowledges its participation is Kuwait, the victim of an Iraqi invasion in 1990 that precipitated the first Gulf War. Kuwait has played host to more than 150,000 U.S. foot soldiers in the build up to the war, which began with a small volley of air strikes on Wednesday."
Mar. 20, 2003 Pamela Hess


Paul Gallagher, a journalist, quoted Professor David Capitanchik the article "U.S. Claims 30 Nations Join Coalition of the Willing", published by The Scotsman on Mar. 19, 2003:

"'The real debt is to nations such as Kuwait which have made a more important contribution. Without Kuwaiti permission to station troops on their soil it would be very difficult to mount an invasion.'"
Mar. 19, 2003 Paul Gallagher


Latvia

Troops in Iraq:122
Total Troops:122
Fatalities:1
The following is stated in the article "Welcome New Friends, Addition of 7 Coalition Nations to NATO Bodes Well for the Global War on Terrorism" published in Volume #12 of the Coalition Bulletin in May of 2004:

"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Afghanistan - 8 medical, 2 logistics and 1 CIMIC personnel in Kabul.
  • Iraq - One Infantry Company (97 troops); 14 Headquarters staff; 3 EOD members; and 2 Military Police."
    May 2004 Coalition Bulletin

The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism stated the following in the document "Patterns of Global Terrorism" released on the US Department of State website on Apr. 29, 2004:

"In Iraq, Latvia contributed a 103-man infantry company under Polish command, undertaking patrols, assisting in maintaining public order, and helping efforts to rebuild and reconstruct Iraq; it also deployed cargo-handling and bomb disposal specialists. The Government has offered technical assistance for the reconstruction of Iraq."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia has taken the decision 'On the Support of the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution No. 1441' pledging support to and readiness to join the efforts of the international coalition aiming at disarmament of Iraq. We support the military forces of our coalition partners who, in risking their lives, are averting threats to peace and international security."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Ian Williams, a journalist, stated in the article "The Precarious Coalition", published by AlterNet.org on Mar. 25, 2003:

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams


Liechtenstein

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$108K
Delivered:0

No Further Information Found

Lithuania

Troops in Iraq:120
Total Troops:120
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$30K
Delivered:0
The following chart taken directly from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the Centcom website on Jan. 10, 2005:

Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom

Participation in military operation in Iraq
US-led war against Iraq09/04/2003 - 23/06/20034 medical personnelHumanitarian mission
09/04/2003 - 28/10/20038 logistic officers
Participation in post-war operation in Iraq
Coalition-led military operation in Iraq09/06/2003 - 26/10/200343 military personnel -LITCON-1Within Danish contingent in UK-led sector
27/10/2003 - 20/02/200454 military personnel -LITCON-2
21/02/2004 - Present54 military personnel -LITCON-3
03/09/2003 - 21/01/200445 military personnel - LITDET-1Within Polish contingent in Polish-led sector
22/01/2004 - Present54 military personnel - LITDET-2
04/09/2003 - 15/02/20042 military personnelWithin CJTF Staff
16/02/2004 - Present2 military personnel
03/11/2003 - Present5 military personnelWithin MND (SE) Staff
19/01/2004 - Present5 military personnelWithin MND (CS) Staff
Jan. 10, 2005 CENTCOM


Robin Wright and Bradley Graham, journalists, stated in the article "U.S. Works to Sustain Iraq Coalition", published by The Washington Post on July 15, 2004:

"Lithuania renewed its 105-troop commitment last week."
July 15, 2004 Robin Wright & Bradley Graham


The following is stated in the article "Welcome New Friends, Addition of 7 Coalition Nations to NATO Bodes Well for the Global War on Terrorism" published in Volume #12 of the Coalition Bulletin in May of 2004:

"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

  • Afghanistan - 45 soldiers; 2 members serving in the British-led PRT; and 2 Liaison Officers in Tampa.
  • Iraq - 120 Infantry with British and Polish forces."
    May 2004 Coalition Bulletin

The Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism stated the following in the document "Patterns of Global Terrorism" released on the U.S. Department of State website on Apr. 29, 2004:

"About 100 Lithuanian troops and logistic specialists are operating in Iraq. In Oct., Parliament voted to extend the missions to Afghanistan and Iraq until the end of 2004. The Government also pledged modest financial assistance to Iraqi reconstruction."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State


The following comment in support of the coalition made by Lithuanian President Rolandas Paksas in a letter to President George Bush on Mar. 19, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"Lithuania's possible contribution to the settlement of the Iraq crisis will be not military but humanitarian participation, aimed at dealing with adverse consequences, by sending doctors, servicing staff and other specialists, as well as by participating in international programs aimed at helping the Iraqi people, including food aid."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House


Ian Williams, a journalist, stated in the article "The Precarious Coalition", published on AlterNet.org on Mar. 25, 2003:

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams


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