	Background

On December 19, 2003, Libya announced it would dismantle its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and open the country to immediate and comprehensive verification inspections. Thus far, U.S. and British officials apparently have found no evidence of an offensive biological weapons program. Libya has provided significant information about its nuclear, chemical, and missile programs, including data on foreign suppliers. Yet, Libya's declarations revealed that A.Q.
On December 19, 2003, Libya announced it would dismantle its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs. Since then, U.S., British, and international officials have inspected and removed or destroyed key components of those programs, and Libya has provided valuable information, particularly about foreign suppliers. Libya's WMD disarmament has been a critical step towards reintegration into the world community. This report will be updated as needed. See CRS Report RL33142, Libya: Background and U.S. Relations , by [author name scrubbed].