Operation Northern Watch began in 1997, U.S and allied forces had been enforcing zones over Iraq since Gulf War of 1991, when U.S repelled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's of Kuwait and began to enforce strict economic and military measures against his government. ..…

Bush was criticized by Catholic and other faith leaders as well as peace activists for his decision to go to war in the Persian Gulf after then-Iraq President Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. . ... John Paul II pleaded for peace in the Gulf. 'May leaders be convinced that war is an adventure..…

In other words, the United States government gave Saddam Hussein what amounted to a 'green light' to invade Kuwait. . 13. ... The Kuwaiti government itself estimated that approximately 300 people were killed as a result of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and a few hundred more..…