Iraq settles $800M dispute with Dutch firms Shafaq News

On Tuesday, Iraq’s Ministry of Justice closed international lawsuits filed by three Dutch companies, preserving 90 percent of the debt assets in favor of the state treasury..

In a statement, the ministry confirmed its legal department reached a comprehensive settlement with Ablo Fashion, Poultry, and Continental Construction. The claims, which totaled nearly $800 million, were reduced to $80 million — only 10 percent of the original amount.