Country Participation in US-led Coalition; Lu - Rw - US - Iraq War

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Country Participation in US-led Coalition; Lu - Rw

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PAGE 1 Afghanistan -to- Eritrea
1	Afghanistan
2	Albania
3	Angola
4	Armenia
5	Australia
6	Austria
7	Azerbaijan
8	Bahrain
9	Belgium
10	Bulgaria
11	Canada
12	Colombia
13	Costa Rica
14	Croatia
15	Czech Republic
16	Denmark
17	Dominican Republic
18	El Salvador
19	Eritrea

PAGE 2 Estonia -to- Lithuania
20	Estonia
21	Ethiopia
22	Fiji
23	Finland
24	France
25	Georgia
26	Greece
27	Honduras
28	Hungary
29	Iceland
30	Ireland
31	Italy
32	Japan
33	Jordan
34	Kazakhstan
35	Kuwait
36	Latvia
37	Liechtenstein
38	Lithuania

PAGE 3 Luxembourg -to Rwanda
39	Luxembourg
40	Macedonia
41	Marshall Islands
42	Micronesia
43	Moldova
44	Mongolia
45	Netherlands
46	New Zealand
47	Nicaragua
48	Norway
49	Oman
50	Palau
51	Panama
52	Philippines
53	Poland
54	Portugal
55	Qatar
56	Romania
57	Rwanda

PAGE 4 Saudi Arabia -to- Uzbekistan
58	Saudi Arabia
59	Singapore
60	Slovakia
61	Slovania
62	Solomon Islands
63	South Korea
64	Spain
65	Sweden
66	Taiwan
67	Thailand
68	Tonga
69	Turkey
70	Uganda
71	Ukraine
72	UAE
73	United Kingdom
74	United States
75	Uzbekistan

Coalition Partners By Country

Luxembourg

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$3.7M
Delivered:0

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Macedonia

Troops in Iraq:33
Total Troops:33
Fatalities:

The following was stated in the article "Macedonia Aids Iraq" published in Volume #13 of the Coalition Bulletin in June of 2004:

"The deployment of a Macedonian army contingent to Operation Iraqi Freedom is just the second peacekeeping mission - after Afghanistan - in the country's history."

"Members of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia (ARM) Special Unit were dispatched to Iraq following a decision by the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia in May, 2003. A month later the 33-person unit deployed to Iraq. Since then, the level of interoperability demonstrated with other nations confirms Macedonia's successful implementation of NATO standards."
June 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:

"Some missions are too small to be of military significance. Macedonia has 28 soldiers in northern Iraq."
July 3, 2003 Jim Krane

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

"As a peace-loving member of the community of democratic nations, Macedonia did not want this war, but the regime of Hussein, despite the commitment of the international community did not leave any option but to be disarmed by force... I would like to take this opportunity to express the support of Macedonia, to the troops of the United States, the United Kingdom and other coalition forces who have put themselves in harm in order to accomplish the crucial task of disarming the regime of Saddam Hussein and bringing democracy to the long-oppressed people of Iraq."
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

Marshall Islands

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

"Let's begin with the small but mighty entrants -- the Marshall Islands, Micronesia. and Palau. The three former Pacific Trust territories' entire budget depends on the U.S. Congress, and treaties put their entire defense and a significant say in their foreign policy in the hands of Washington."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams

Micronesia

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

"Lets begin with the small but mighty entrants -- the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. The three former Pacific Trust territories' entire budget depends on the U.S. Congress, and treaties put their entire defense and a significant say in their foreign policy in the hands of Washington."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams

Moldova

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:

Global Security.org, stated the following in the article "Non-US Forces in Iraq - 15 Mar. 2005", published on Mar. 15, 2005:

"Moldova withdrew its contingent of 12 troops from Iraq in Feb. 2005. The withdrawal had not been previously noted."
Mar. 15, 2005 Global Security

Phyllis Bennis, a fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, stated in the article "The Coalition Unravels", published on ZNET on July 20, 2004:

"Other countries have reduced their already tiny contingents; Moldova, already the smallest group with 42 soldiers, is now down to 12."
July 20, 2004 Phyllis Bennis

Mongolia

Troops in Iraq:180
Total Troops:180
Fatalities:

Rory McCarthy, a journalist, stated in the article "Mongolians Join Multinational Force", published by The Guardian U.K. on Sep. 29, 2003:

"Their [Mongolians] work is largely confined to construction and logistics at their base outside the town of Hilla. They do not patrol and have not yet been involved in direct gun battles with the Iraqi resistance fighters."
"Their mission is Iraq is likely to be the first of a series of international peacekeeping roles."
Sep. 29, 2003 Rory McCarthy

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:

"Those countries are looking for the Bush administration to return the favor for their support. Mongolia, which has 174 troops in Iraq, wants a free trade deal with the United States."

"In Feb., President Bush invited Mongolian President Natsagiyn Bagabandi in the White House to thank him for joining the coalition. In Apr. Mongolia sought a return favor. It asked the U.S. departments of State and Commerce for a free trade pact, said Jambaldorj Tserendorj, a counselor at the Mongolian Embassy in Washington.

Tserendorj said Mongolia's backing of the war gave it an advantage. 'We cannot say that this will play the main role, but some extent it could help."
Sep. 27, 2003 Jim Krane

The following comment in support of the coalition made by the Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Mar. 18, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The Iraqi regime has been highly reluctant to implement the successive resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and unable to prove to the international community that it has fully destroyed its weapons of mass destruction. Thus it failed to fully meet its obligations vis-a-vis the United Nations. This is where, as we see it, lies the main reason for the emergence of the crisis situation in the region."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

Netherlands

Troops in Iraq:200-800
Total Troops:200-800
Fatalities:2
Financial Support
Offered:$20.5M
Delivered:$20.2M

Daniel Williams and Caryle Murphy, journalists, stated the following in the article "Italy Plans to Pull Troops Out of Iraq", published by the Washington Post on Mar. 16, 2005:

"On Monday [Mar. 14, 2005], 160 Dutch soldiers arrived home as part of a phased withdrawal."
Mar. 16, 2005 Daniel Williams & Caryle Murphy

Global Security.org, stated the following in the article "Non-US Forces in Iraq - 15 Mar. 2005", published on Mar. 15, 2005:

"On Mar. 14, 2005, The London Daily Telegraph reported that on Mar. 7, 2005, Dutch military forces in Iraq handed over command in the province Al Muthanna to the British, thereby officially ending its mission in Iraq. It also reported that, as of Mar. 14, 2005, only 200 Dutch troops were reported to still be in the province. They were scheduled to leave Iraq by the end of the month [Mar. 2005]. The Associated Press reported on Mar. 15, that 150 troops had returned home on Feb. 21. The BBC reported on Mar. 15. that another 150 had returned home that day, but 800 troops were still in Iraq."
Mar. 15, 2005 Global Security

Arjan El Fassed, a journalist, stated the following in the article "Dutch Occupation Forces To Leave Iraq Mid-Mar.", published by Electronic Iraq on Jan. 17, 2005:

"The Netherlands will pull its soldiers out of Iraq on Mar. 15, Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende confirmed after meeting today with his foreign and defense ministers Ben Bot and Henk Kamp."

"The Dutch security responsibilities in the patrol area in the southern Iraqi province al-Muthanna will then be handed over to the British in Mar.. The main detachment of some 1,400 Dutch troops will depart from Iraq in Mar., but several hundred soldiers will remain in the region for six to eight weeks to dismantle the Dutch Camp, ANP [Dutch News Agency] reported."

"Two Dutch soldiers have been killed and Dutch troops have killed about a dozen Iraqis."
Jan. 17, 2005 Arjan El Fassed

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:

"[T]he Netherlands, with 1,400 troops, said this week that the latest rotation of troops would be its last contribution to Iraq."
Nov. 4, 2004 Judy Dempsey

AlJazeera, a news organization, stated the following in the article "Dutch Troops in Iraq to Stay Until 2005", published by AlJazeera.Net on June 11, 2004:

"Dutch troops have been based at Samawa in southern Iraq since July 2003 with a mandate to help with reconstruction and to provide security and stability in a region where Japan has sent 550 non-combat troops to help rebuild the country."

"The Dutch government said it would stay to ensure a smooth transition of sovereignty and later elections to establish a safe, stable and democratic Iraq."
June 11, 2004 Al Jazeera

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:

"The Dutch have had a contingent of 1,100 troops in Iraq since summer 2003 (scheduled to remain until summer 2004) and have pledged 21 million euros for reconstruction. In addition, the Netherlands has pledged 300,000 euros to establish the Iraqi Bureau of Missing Persons."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State

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

"In other cases, Washington's list seems to be a case of willful exaggeration. It includes, for example, the Netherlands, which promised a Patriot battery to protect Turkey in case of an Iraqi attack, and is at best a tangential member of the coalition."
Mar. 25, 2003 Ian Williams

The following comment in support of the coalition made by Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003

"Peace is vulnerable. That is shown when a regime chooses for years the path of threat and terror. The international community must then patiently abide by international agreements and thus try to dispel the threat. That patience can be very great but not endless. Because then the basis of law and peace is itself jeopardized. Saddam Hussein is a great danger to law and peace. Virtually all the countries in the world are in agreement on that... he takes no notice of the agreements which the international community has made time after time with him... Hence the Netherlands gives political support to the action against Saddam Hussein which has been started... The action is now getting under way. But, hopefully, a time will very quickly come when the weapons will fall silent. Then we will have to do everything in our power to help the people in Iraq with their country's reconstruction."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

New Zealand

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$1.7M
Delivered:$840K

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:

"New Zealand is withdrawing its 60 engineers."
Nov. 4, 2004 Judy Dempsey

Nicaragua

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 comment in support of the coalition made by Nicaraguan President Bolaños on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The position of our ambassador to the UN has been clearly in support of Security Council Resolution 1441, which calls for disarming the Iraqi regime, even through the use of force, as the resolution clearly states. Peace and the peaceful coexistence of the free peoples of the world are now threatened by the widespread global scourge of terrorism. That is why Nicaragua has been a firm ally of the United States in its fight against terrorism... we cannot ignore threats from those who, sheltered by military dictatorships and the oppression of their peoples, jeopardize international security and world peace."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

Norway

Troops in Iraq:10
Total Troops:10
Fatalities:

The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

"Operations in IRAQ

In Iraq Norway has supported the reconstruction of the country with an Engineer Coy and Staff Officers in MND SE and MND CS.

In cooperation with our coalition partners Norway is continuously evaluating and subsequently adjusting the contribution according to the Coalition's needs, Norway 's available resources and her Governments security interests."

"Norway is supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom with a number of Staff Officers in MND SE and MND CS. In addition Norway takes part in the NATO training mission with a number of officers."
Jan. 10, 2005 CENTCOM

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

"Norway quietly pulled out its 155 military engineers this month, leaving behind only about 15 personnel to assist a new NATO-coordinated effort to help train and equip Iraqi security forces."
July 15, 2004 Robin Wright & Bradley Graham

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:

"Although Norway did not participate in the Coalition to liberate Iraq, they have contributed a 150-man engineering contingent operating with the United Kingdom and six staff officers operating with the Poles to the reconstruction effort in southern Iraq. In 2003, Norway contributed $42 million to the reconstruction and stabilization effort in Iraq, and at Madrid it pledged more than $11 million per year through 2006 for this effort."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State

Oman

Troops in Iraq:
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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:

"Oman: Base for U.S. planes used in Afghanistan, but says will play no role in a war against Iraq. Oman has sent one battalion under Gulf Cooperation Council mission to defend Kuwait."
Mar. 19, 2003 Paolo Pasicolan & Carrie Satterlee

Palau

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

"Not so shy is Palau. The nations leadership has offered its ports and airfields to any units taking part in the Iraqi offensive."
Mar. 28, 2003 Alan Perrott

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

"'It's rather symbolic,' said Hersey Kyota, Palau's ambassador in Washington, of his country's willingness to be listed in the 46-member coalition of the willing engaged in the Iraq War. Kyota said the president of Palau, which depends on the U.S. military for its security, on a visit to Washington, 'thought it was a good idea to write a letter of support, so he did.' Kyota said Palau gamely offered its harbors and airports to the effort, but the offer was graciously declined, as Palau is nowhere near Iraq. Palau is one of six unarmed nations in the coalition, along with Costa Rica, Iceland, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and the Solomon Islands."
Mar. 25, 2003 Dana Milbank

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

Panama

Troops in Iraq:
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The following comment in support of the coalition made by Panamanian President Moscoso on Mar. 17, 2003, was was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"My government understands your decision to grant to the Iraqi people the chance to enjoy democracy, peace and respect for human rights."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

Philippines

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:

Col. Essel C Soriano GSC (CAV) PA, stated the following in the article "Resolved to Help Philippines demonstrates 'unequivocal support' to GWOT" published in Volume #12 of the Coalition Bulletin in May of 2004:

"Among a number of actions undertaken by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, two military officers have been sent as Armed Forces of the Philippines representatives to Coalition Headquarters at US Central Command. The pair were reinforced with a 3-man Joint Planning Team prior to the deployment of the Philippine Humanitarian Contingent to Iraq on Operation Iraqi Freedom."

"Under the Polish-led Multi-National Division-Central South 'CIMIC' Battalion, the Philippine component is significantly involved in the capability build-up of the new Iraqi Security Forces, where they train Iraqi Border Police and Civil Defense Corps. Their success was demonstrated when, during a training mission, they arrested five terrorists armed with weapons and ammunition.

Jointly, the component conducts routine patrols with the 442nd US MP and Polish MP units. The DOH component, as part of the Tactical Support Teams, conducts extensive medical outreach programs. These have brought hope and a chance for dignity to many Iraqis, oppressed for so long under Iraq's former dictatorship."
May 2004 Coalition Bulletin

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 Philippines withdrew its 51 in July, a month early, after insurgents took hostage a Filipino truck driver working for a Saudi company."
Nov. 4, 2004 Judy Dempsey

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

"The Philippines plans to send 175 personnel, including soldiers, police and medics."
July 3, 2003 Jim Krane

The following comment in support of the coalition made by Philippine President Glorial Macapagal Arroyo on Mar. 19, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The Philippines is part of the coalition of the willing... We are giving political and moral support for actions to rid Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. We are part of a long-standing security alliance. We are part of the global coalition against terrorism."

Additional statement from Philippine Foreign Secretary Ople made on Mar. 18, 2003:

"We share deeply the values being fought for over Iraq, no less than the values of freedom and civilization... We reject the notion that the Philippines should sit on the fence and do nothing in the face of the crisis in Iraq."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

Poland

Troops in Iraq:1,700
Total Troops:1,700
Fatalities:16

Daniel Williams and Caryle Murphy, journalists, stated the following in the article "Italy Plans to Pull Troops Out of Iraq", published by the Washington Post on Mar. 16, 2005:

"Poland is planning to remove a few hundred of its 1,700 soldiers this summer and the rest by early 2006."
Mar. 16, 2005 Daniel Williams & Caryle Murphy

Mark Brzezinski, who formerly served on the National Security Council staff in the Clinton administration, stated in his article "How to Let a Coalition Fray", published in the Washington Post on Oct. 13, 2004:

"Poland's defense minister, Jerzy Szmajdzinski, told the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza last week that Poland planned a 40 percent reduction of its forces in Iraq by the end of Jan. 2005 and to have all its troops out by the end of that year."

"Poland commands one of the four military zones, where it has 2,500 troops deployed."

"Central Europeans leaders joined the United States in Iraq despite the reservations of their own public and in the face of intense pressure from certain European leaders."

"As Early as Mar., Kwasniewski [Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski] commented that 'naturally I also feel uncomfortable due to the fact that we were mislead with information on weapons of mass destruction.' A public opinion poll conducted in June [2004] found that 61 percent of Hungarians surveyed wanted to bring their 350 troops home rather than renew their mandate when it expires at the end of the year."

"The other bone of contention that has emerged between the United States and Central Europe concerns postwar Iraqi contracting. While Halliburton Co. and several other U.S. companies have reportedly been awarded to companies from Central Europe. Although the U.S. embassy in Warsaw held a workshop in Sep. [2004] to help Polish companies understand Iraqi contracting regulations, there is widespread disappointment that the eagerness of the Bush administration to draw Poland into the war was not matched by sharing the business of postwar reconstruction."
Oct. 13, 2004 Mark Brzezinski

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:

"Members of Poland's special forces took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and on 3 Sep. a Polish-led multinational division assumed control of the Central-South security zone in Iraq. More than 2,000 Polish soldiers currently are serving in Iraq, and the Government of Poland has also offered to assist in training the new Iraqi police force."
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

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:

"Poland, with 2,400 troops in Iraq and command of a swath of south-central Iraq, finds itself reaping several windfalls.

The U.S. government spent about $250 million to airlift the Poles to Iraq, build their camps and provide equipment. Now, the Polish national airline, LOT, is among several European carriers with right to operate flights to Iraq. And Polish Bank Millennium is one of a consortium of 13 banks chosen to run the Iraqi Trade Bank."

"Poland has 116 suppliers and subcontracting firms registered with Bechtel Corp., the U.S. contractor charged with rebuilding much of Iraq. France, with a far larger economy, has just 24.

In July, more than 20 companies from Poland signed a memorandum of understanding with Kellogg, Brown and Root, the construction subsidiary of Houston-based oilfield services firm Halliburton. The Polish group is preparing for contracts to rebuild the Iraqi oil industry."

"Poles also have been negotiating purchase of some 450 new Humvees in a deal worth $45 million, financed through a U.S. loan, defense ministry spokesman Col. Eugeniusz Mleczak said Thursday.

Direct access to crude oil is Poland's 'final goal,' said Foreign Minister Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz."
Sep. 27, 2003 Jim Krane

Monica Scislowska, a journalist, stated in the article "Poland: Troops Delay Takeover in Iraq", published in the Washington Times on Sep. 2, 2003:

"International troops have delayed taking over from U.S. Marines in the Iraqi city of Najaf - site of a devastating mosque bombing - by nearly three weeks until Sept. 21, the Polish military said Tuesday".

Delaying the actual handover in Najaf will give time to peacekeepers for the city, who come from several Central American nations, to get familiar with the equipment they receive from the Marines, said Maj. Andrzej Wiatrowski, a spokesman for Polish forces in Iraq."

"Poland, with 2,400 troops in Iraq, is the largest non-U.S. troop contributor for the south-central zone of some 31,000 square miles that it will command. Spain and Ukraine also have large contingents in the 21-nation force. Some 2,500 U.S. troops in the zone will be outside Polish command."
Sep. 2, 2003 Monica Scislowska

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

"Poland, which sent an advance force of 250 soldiers Wednesday, is one of America's more eager partners. By Sep. [2003], the Poles will command one of three military sectors in Iraq, which includes the Shiite holy cities of Karbala and Najaf.

The Poles will lead a stabilization force of 9,000 soldiers from 15 countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Lithuania, Spain, Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and El Salvador.

Poland is supposed to deploy 2,300 soldiers and the Ukrainians are sending a mechanized unit of 1,800 soldiers. Both asked Washington to foot part of the bill."
July 3, 2003 Jim Krane

Peter Graff, a journalist, stated in the article "UK: About 12 Countries Offer Troops for Iraq Force", published by Reuters on Apr. 30, 2003:

"Poland's Deputy Defense Minister Janusz Zemke told public radio Washington had asked Warsaw to contribute 4,000 troops and command one of the zones of Iraq, but Poland would seek U.S. funding to pay for the mission before committing."
Apr. 30, 2003 Peter Graff

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 fiesty 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 Polish President Kwasniewski on Mar. 17, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"We are ready to use a Polish contingent in the international coalition to contribute to making Iraq comply with the U.N. resolutions... It's clear that the problem of existing weapons of mass destruction in Iraq is a fact."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

Portugal

Troops in Iraq:0
Total Troops:0
Fatalities:
Financial Support
Offered:$1M
Delivered:0

Global Security.org, stated the following in the article "Non-US Forces in Iraq - 15 Mar. 2005", published on Mar. 15, 2005:

"AFP reported that Portugal would have withdrawn its troops from Iraq by Feb. 12. They left Iraq on Feb. 10, two days ahead of schedule."
Mar. 15, 2005 Global Security

The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

"Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom

128 Military Police Force"
Jan. 10, 2005 CENTCOM

The following was stated in the article "Portugal Mulls Troop Withdrawal," published in The Age on Apr. 17, 2004:

"Portugal's centre-right Prime Minister Jose Manuel Durão Barroso in Nov. dispatched 128 national guards to southern Iraq to back the US-led coalition in the war-torn country, where they operate under British command."
Apr. 19, 2004 The Age

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:

"Portugal promised 120 police officers."
July 3, 2003 Jim Krane

The following comment in support of the coalition made by Portugal's Prime Minister Jos Manuel Durão Barroso on Mar. 20, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"The responsibility falls exclusively on the Iraqi regime and its obstinacy in not complying with the resolutions of the United Nations for the last 12 years... On this difficult hour, Portugal reaffirms its support to his Allies, with whom it shares the values of Liberty and Democracy, and hopes that this operation will be as short as possible and that it will accomplish all its objectives."
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

Qatar

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:

"Although they have not been named, commentators have suggested they include Israel, the Arab states hosting US forces such as Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Bahrain, and anti-war Germany which has allowed access to its land bases."
Mar. 28, 2003 Alan Perrott

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:

Romania

Troops in Iraq:730
Total Troops:730
Fatalities:

Global Security.org, stated the following in the article "Non-US Forces in Iraq - 15 Mar. 2005", published on Mar. 15, 2005:

"BBC Monitoring reported on Feb. 17, that Romania was deploying troops for its IV Engineer detachment to Iraq...According to a BBC Monitoring report from Feb. 14, the 2nd Infantry Battalion from Romania had replaced the 812th Infantry Battalion at camp Mittica at Tallil Air Base. On Feb. 9, it reported that the new unit was the 2nd Calugareni Battalion."
Mar. 15, 2005 Global Security

The following statement taken from "International Contributions to the War on Terror," on the CENTCOM website on Jan. 10, 2005:

"On Sept. 19, 2001, the Romanian Parliament approved basing and overflight permission for all U.S. and coalition partners."
Jan. 10, 2005 CENTCOM

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:

"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

Lt.-Col Liviu Fluter, Public Information Officer at the Romanian Army Staff and former acting Senior Public Information Officer for the Romanian soldiers in mission in Iraq (01/2004-7/2004), stated in the article "Romania Contributes to Iraq Reconstruction" published in Volume #14 of the Coalition Bulletin in July of 2004:

"Since July 2003, Romanian Armed Forces have been participating in the security and reconstruction of Iraq with more than 700 soldiers - infantrymen, engineers, Military Police, and staff officers."

"Task Force Red Scorpions, a unit of the 26th Infantry Battalion, is based at Camp White Horse, near An Nassiryia. The unit's wealth of experience, accumulated in missions in Angola, Albania, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, has guided it in its approach to local issues. One of the most important issues is that of security. The collapse of Saddam's regime has destroyed much of the social order in Iraq, with thievery, hijackings and armed groups commonplace. Romanian soldiers patrol the roads day and night to provide security. They have been able to sustain their work by continuously training, thoroughly preparing for each mission and by adopting new methods to counter unexpected attacks."

"In these circumstances, civil-military cooperation(CIMIC) missions have been playing a significant role in the reconstruction of Iraqi facilities. With the help of programs like the school renovation projects at Suq ash-Shuyukh, Al Fuhud, and Al Fudliyah, Iraqi children are guaranteed a better future. The Romanian CIMIC team has supervised the refurbishing of ten schools in its area of operations...At the same time, many other projects such as medical equipment and medicine for hospitals, water sanitation facilities, pumping stations and communication lines continue so Iraqis can manage the work of transitioning their homeland to freedom."

"Not far from Camp Whitehorse lies Camp Mittica, where a Romanian Military Police (MP) detachment is situated carries on patrol and peacekeeping activities with Italian Carabinieri and Portuguese gendarmeries."

"The personnel have been through extensive training on international humanitarian law, UN standards for peacekeeping operations and even mandatory training on environmental protection in their areas of operation."

Travelling 200 miles north of Camp Mittica to Al Hillah, you can meet yet more Romanians - an Engineers Detachment based at Camp Charlie. Romanian engineers are seen as the good guys, hard workers and work hard and constantly adjust their engineering missions to the needs of the local people building houses, schools, bridges and so forth. The Romanian engineers also are working to protect coalition forces; they built a church of sorts, some 'Chuts' for people (small wooden structures) and an art school for the children in Al Hillah, numerous police security checkpoints, and base entrances. Every construction raised by them even the spotters' watch-towers carries the proud emblem of the Romanian Engineers. Most of their mission involves inspection of bridges; spending five days on a 140 miles loop checking a variety of spans for resistance, stability, traffic flow; and explosives. Safety of the bridges is their number one mission and concern in Iraq. It's worth to know that twice per day they sent squads in circulation in the nearby towns, for distributing water, food and materials - missions of mercy and goodwill."
July 2004 Coalition Bulletin

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 - One Infantry Battalion (405 troops) in Kandahar; 47 troops with ISAF plus one C-130; 25 troops for ANA training in Kabul; 6 officers in Bagram (CJTF 180); 2 CIMIC officers and 2 engineers in Kabul; one military observer in a British-led PRT; and 7 liaison officers at USCENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Iraq - One Infantry Battalion (405 troops) in An Nasiriyah; 1 Engineers Detachment (149 troops) in Al Hillah; 1 Military Police Company (100 soldiers) in An Nasiriyah; One Intelligence Detachment (56 troops) in Babylon; 28 staff officers in Basra; 3 expert officers, 2 within CPA and one within CJTF Baghdad; and 2 liaison officers in London and Rome. The Romanian government will also deploy an additional 56 civil/military personnel."
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 2003, about 1,200 Romanian troops served at the same time in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Romania has promised to maintain its commitment of troops in 2004."

"Romania has made its airspace, ground infrastructure, and naval facilities available to US and NATO forces engaged in the global war against terrorism."
Apr. 29, 2004 US Department of State

The following comment in support of the coalition made by Romania's President Ion Iliescu on Mar. 19, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"We have already made a decision. The decision made by us is valid, it is in effect, we have responded to a demand coming from the United States and this does not mean that we get involved in a military conflict but the assistance which we grant to our allies."

Additional statement made by Prime Minister Nastase on Mar. 17, 2003:

"Romania has interests and responsibilities in Iraq. We intend to bring our contribution to providing human assistance and to the reconstruction process in this country, including the reconstruction of the Iraqi society, economy and democracy."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

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

Rwanda

Troops in Iraq:
Total Troops:
Fatalities:

The following comment in support of the coalition made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Mar. 8, 2003, was published on the White House website on Mar. 26, 2003:

"They should act when they are right to act because the Security Council can be wrong. It was wrong in Rwanda... You might avoid war and have a worse situation... That is why I was giving a comparison with our case. People avoided a war or doing very much and it ended up with a genocide."
Mar. 26, 2003 White House

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