*EPF207 03/12/2002
Fact Sheet: Six-month Overview of the War on Terrorism
(Summary of U.S. and Coalition Actions) (350)

The Department of State released the following fact sheet March 11, of the diplomatic, legal, financial and humanitarian actions taken in the war on global terrorism.

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Summary of US and Coalition Actions Since September 11th, 2001

Legislation and Diplomatic Actions: The US has received 46 multilateral declarations of support. The UN General Assembly and Security Council condemned the attacks on September 12. NATO invoked Article V of the NATO Charter, first time in its history. OAS invoked RIO Treaty. ANZUS allies invoked their treaty obligations to support the United States. 17 nations have deployed to the US Central Command's area of responsibility with over 16,500 troops. 136 countries have offered some kind of military assistance.

Financial Actions: 142 countries have issued orders freezing the assets of suspected terrorists and terrorist organizations; 190 countries have expressed willingness to do so. The US government is taking action to freeze terrorist bank accounts and disrupt fundraising and recruitment. The US has now designated 189 individuals, organizations and financial supporters of terrorism pursuant to Executive Order 13224. $104.8 million has been blocked ($34.2 million in US, $70.5 million overseas).

Law Enforcement Actions: Nearly 1000 al Qaeda operatives have been arrested in more than 60 countries since September 11.

Assistance to Afghanistan: The international community, including the US, has pledged $1.8 billion in aid this fiscal year, and $4.5 billion in aid over the next five years. The US pledged nearly $300 million in this fiscal year alone for Afghan relief and reconstruction. As of March 1, World Food Program had delivered 333,000 metric tons of food into Afghanistan since October 2001. The US has provided ten medical supply shipments provided enough medical supplies and medicine to support 100,000 people for three months. Emergency relief supplies delivered into Afghanistan include more than 75,000 blankets, 10,000 cooking sets, mattresses, clothes, stoves, firewood, lanterns, water containers. So far, nearly $4.4 million dollars has gone to provide food, shelter, clothing, medicine, and school supplies through America's Fund for Afghan Children (American children donating $1 each).

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