Moroccan press stresses UNO future depends on role in Iraq
Regional-Iraq, Politics, 4/15/2003

Several Moroccan papers stress this Monday that the ongoing "loosely-framed" debate on Iraq's rebuilding is putting the United Nations Organization future at stake, given that in case it fails in its mission to put back on track a country set to become a paradise for American oil and construction enterprises, the world body could face the same destiny as its predecessor, the League of Nations.

The Moroccan press is also striking a pessimistic note on the Iraqis' future as American occupiers' open ambitions are to confine the international community in a "support role" in post-war Iraq and prevent the emergence of an Iraqi national resistance that opposes their presence in the Arab state. "There is an evident, but perceptible, loosely-framed debate on the role that the USA is planning to take (in Iraq), heralding the American occupation's schemes," says "Le Matin du Sahara et du Maghreb."

The daily notes the existence of two visions: a European one that intends to restore international legality and the United Nations' role, and the "economic and strategic realism" underlying the American approach.

For "L'Economiste" daily's editorialist, the UNO future will depend closely on its participation in rebuilding Iraq and in endeavoring to spare future generations' the pangs of war that incurs too much sufferings to humanity.

A more pessimistic view is expressed by "Aujourd'hui Le Maroc" which warns that Iraq could experience the same fate as Afghanistan which was forsaken by the International community. The daily argues that Iraq is finding out that it is regarded as insignificant and that actually it is only part of a large project to reshape the whole Middle East region and, at best, a new paradise for American oil and construction companies.

Taking a different approach to the issue, "Rissalat Al-Ommah" says that the American administration is for the first time facing hard difficulties resulting from the numerous questions raised by the international community on the reconstruction of Iraq. The paper also wonders "will Iraq under America be happier that Saddam Hussein's Iraq?"

Afflicted by years of conflicts, the Iraqi people, longing only to live in peace, will accept whatever new government, says "El Haraka" which denies to the United States the right to dictate a government team to Iraq. "Attajdid" apprehends the situation from a wider perspective noting that today the world is on the threshold of new era where Islam and Muslims will be confronted to a more dangerous challenge than colonialism which prevailed in the 19th century and beginning of 20th century. It explains that "Americans will not stop there (in Iraq) but will declare a relentless war on Islam, on Muslims and on all forms of resistance in the countries of the region."

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