Iraq Is Warned to Avoid “No Fly” Zone
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, French History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Iraq
- Date: August 27, 1992
Article abstract: In order to stem Saddam Hussein’s military attacks against rebellious Shiite Muslims in southern Iraq, on August 27, 1992, the United States, Great Britain, and France established a “no fly” zone for Iraqi aircraft below the 32d parallel.
The “No Fly” Zone
On August 27, 1992, the United States, Great Britain, and France made a joint decision to establish a “no fly” zone in southern Iraq. The decision not to allow Iraqi aircraft south of the 32d parallel was controversial. There were those who doubted the humanitarian...
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