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Saudi crown prince: constitutional reforms are a matter of time
Al-Faleh said that the main basics included in the documents of the intellectuals included the call to develop the constituent of the ruling system towards a constitutional reform that will be conducive to the foundation of a state of establishments and the need to make a distinction between authorities and to establish a legislative authority ( Shoura council) directly elected by people, having a monitoring authority over other authorities.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/1/2003

House of representatives adopts law ending state monopoly over audio-visual sector
Deputies voted unanimously the draft at a plenary session chaired by Speaker of the House, Abdelouahed Radi.
Morocco, Politics, 2/1/2003

Al Qathafi held telephone talks with Mubarak, King of Bahrain
Libya-Regional, Politics, 2/1/2003

Al-Assad telephone talks with Musharraf
Syria-Pakistan, Politics, 2/1/2003

Spanish party leader slams Canary government's hostility towards morocco
President of the Popular Party (PP) in the Canary Islands, Jose Manuel Soria, slammed Thursday "the permanent hostility of the Canary Islands government towards Morocco."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/1/2003

New security measures introduced in Kuwait
Kuwait, Politics, 2/1/2003

King Sihanouk of Cambodia stresses interest for Morocco's development, democracy breakthroughs
On Morocco's territorial integrity, the Cambodian PM said his country never recognized the puppet "SADR" and never had any relations with the "Polisario" mercenaries.
Morocco-Cambodia, Politics, 2/1/2003

Morocco, Spain normalize diplomatic ties
Morocco and Spain announced Thursday they are restoring full diplomatic ties with the return of their ambassadors to their respective posts.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/1/2003

Khartoum: Sudanese peace negotiations proceed according to set norms
Sudan, Politics, 2/1/2003

Head of Iraqi national monitoring department says Blix report not professional
The Iraqi News agency INA said "Iraq's head of national monitoring department major-gen. Hussam Mohammed Amin announced that the report submitted by chief UN weapons inspector Hans Blix to the UN security council on Monday was not professional and unobjective for it did not unveil us and British claims on existence of weapons of mass destruction.Ê"
Iraq-UN, Politics, 2/1/2003

Bush, Blair say Iraq weapons issue must be resolved quickly
US President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday that Iraq's Saddam Hussein is not disarming as required by U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441, and that, in Bush's words, "this issue will come to a head in a matter of weeks, not months."
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/1/2003

Iraqi opposition members arrive in Hungary
Iraq-Hungary, Politics, 2/1/2003

US Congress considers draft law for granting visas to Iraqi scientists with information on Iraqi weapons
Iraq-USA, Politics, 2/1/2003

Okaz: Saudi authorities ban demonstrations during al-Haj rituals
The commander of the al-Haj security force in the Saudi Arabia, Lt. Gen. Ali al-Baar, said yesterday that the Saudi security authorities will not permit any demonstrations of marches of protest during al-Haj season amid the current conditions in the region.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 2/1/2003

Moroccan ambassador to return to Spain
Morocco's King Mohammed VI decided this Thursday the return of Morocco's ambassador to Madrid, it was officially announced this Thursday. The decision was announced following a meeting between the sovereign and Spain's Foreign Affairs, Ana Palacio, who arrived on the same day in Morocco.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/31/2003

BBC: UN Atomic Energy official denies Iraqi violations
Mohamed ElBaradei, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Iraq has not yet violated materially the resolution of the UN Security Council to dismantling its weapons, and thereby expressing opposition to what was concluded by the US and Britain following a presentation for the reports of both ElBaradei and the chairman of the Inspection and investigation committee Hans Blix to the UN Security Council.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/31/2003

Lebanon proposes Arab summit concerning Iraq, Moussa finds hope to avoid war
In its capacity as the chair of the rotating Arab summit, Lebanon has proposed to convene an Arab ministerial meeting in mid February in order to discuss the Iraqi crisis.
Lebanon-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003

Al-Shara on Syria's policy, at the Arab writers conference
"Israel is a racist state and wants the region's treasures and to rewrites region's history in its way," al-Shara indicated
Syria-Regional, Politics, 1/31/2003

Al-Assad telephone call from Chirac
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received a telephone call yesterday from French President Jacque Chirac.
Syria-France, Politics, 1/31/2003

Le Soire: Signs of diplomatic crisis between Belgium, Israel
The Belgian Le Soire said yesterday that the Belgian ambassador to Israel decided to end his mission and return home in light of the Israeli threats against Belgium dues to the determination of the Belgian Senate to amend the law on the internationality liability law that would allow prosecution of international criminals. A matter which may permit bringing the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon before the Belgian courts.
Israel-Belgium, Politics, 1/31/2003

Jerome Cassiers: EU-Syria Partnership tangible contributions; linked social and economic interests
The Association Agreement will establish a regular political dialogue between Syria and the EU aimed at a better understanding of each other's positions on important political issues. "Human rights is a key value, a universal value and an essential element of the partnership." That is why "it is essential to engage with all our partners a dialogue on human rights and democracy issues."
Syria-European Union, Politics, 1/31/2003

Washington Post: Mandela criticizes Bush on Iraq; New Nato countries declaration
"Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa and an internationally respected statesman, lashed out at President Bush's stance on Iraq today, saying the U.S. leader had no foresight and could not think properly," the Washington Post reported Yesterday.
Iraq-European Union, Politics, 1/31/2003

Al-Assad phone talks with Gul
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 1/31/2003

Kuwait warns Iraq on any attack
The Kuwaiti minister of information Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah stressed that Iraq will pay a "dear price if it attacks Kuwait " and accused Baghdad of attempting to escalate whenever there is a problem with the UN Security Council.
Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003

Washington Post: Jordan to permit US Army on its land, gets patriot batteries
The Washington Post reported yesterday that Jordan has taken a decision to permit the American army on its land in case of war against Iraq.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003

Special meeting for the Gulf foreign and defense ministers
A source at the general secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC) has stressed that the foreign and defense ministers will hold a special meeting to be dedicated for the situation in the region and Iraq.
Gulf-Iraq, Politics, 1/31/2003

Rabat, Madrid determined to turn the page, moroccan official says
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/31/2003

US deploys 35,000 troops in Kuwait
The American large military forces are being reinforced in the Gulf region, especially in Kuwait, where so far some 35,000 soldiers are being deployed. A matter which availed Washington the possibility of attacking Iraq in February.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 1/31/2003

Head of Spanish Police Thankful to Morocco for Anti-Immigration Efforts
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/31/2003

Prince Moulay Rachid receives French navy chief of staff
Morocco-France, Politics, 1/31/2003

Yemen: One extremist was arrested, one soldier killed
An official source at the Yemeni ministry of the interior said that the security forces in the province of Mareb, 170 Km to the east of Sanaa, was able on Wednesday to arrest the Islamist extremist Muhammad Ali al-Zaydi following confrontations that resulted in killing one Yemeni soldier.
Yemen, Politics, 1/31/2003

Saudi crown prince meets with Saudi reformers: encouraging dialogue to limit extremism
In a unique step encouraging the heated debate in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi crown prince has met with Saudi reformers who call for a larger amount of freedoms and elections for the Shura council in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/30/2003

Chamber of advisors adopts law ending state monopoly over audio-visual sector
The Chamber of Advisors (parliament upper House) adopted on Tuesday night a draft law ending the state monopoly over the audio-visual sector.
Morocco, Politics, 1/30/2003

Al-Watan: Al-Quseini: War against Iraq will retard development in Saudi Arabia, neighboring states
Saudi Arabia's minister of planning Khaled al-Quseini expressed his fear that an American war against Iraq will affect the march and objective of the development process in his country and other countries of the region.
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 1/30/2003

Oman: Qurabi: War in Iraq will result in instability in the region
He stressed that Israel always tries to exploit any differences among the countries of the region in order to strengthen its influence. He added that Israel wants to control the Red Sea, noting these Israeli attempts require the Arab states to intensify their efforts against that.
Yemen-Iraq, Politics, 1/30/2003

Sudan, the rebels resume peace negotiations
Peace negotiations were resumed yesterday between the southern Sudanese rebels and representatives of the Sudanese government in Nairobi after they were halted on Monday because of the mutual accusations over violating the ceasefire.
Sudan, Politics, 1/30/2003

Egypt stresses tightened control on the Islamist groups
The official spokesman for the Egyptian ministry of the interior said that Egypt has launched successful campaign against elements suspected to be active internally, ruling out the possibility of controlling activities by fleeing Egyptians abroad without the cooperation with the authorities of the countries where these Egyptians reside.
Egypt, Politics, 1/30/2003

Military build up for the rebels in Southern Sudan
The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael has stressed that there is military build up for the rebels in southern Sudan area and on the Eastern borders of the country.
Sudan, Politics, 1/30/2003

Somalia: fighting erupted in Bedawa
Two persons were killed and other three wounded in Somalia in a night attack carried out by the militias of col. Shati Jaddoud in Bedawa in Bai district against the house of the deputy chairman of al-Rahnwin tribes resistance branch Muhammad Ibrahim Habisdi which they station in Bai and Bakkoul areas to the southern East of Somalia.
Somalia, Politics, 1/30/2003

Arafat ready to meet Sharon, for negotiations; Hamas, al-Jihad for escalation of resistance
The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has announced he wishes to meet with the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon immediately and to return back to the negotiations in order to end the conflict.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2003

Al-Assad reviewed with Lebanese figures issues of concern to Syria, Lebanon
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 1/30/2003

Qathafi confers with Liberia's counterpart
Libya-Liberia, Politics, 1/30/2003

Spanish fm hopeful visit to Morocco will bring good news
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/30/2003

Al Wafd: Moussa calls on EU to adopt unified stance towards war
Regional-Germany, Politics, 1/30/2003

Body of Algerian parliamentarian found in Paris
Algeria-France, Politics, 1/30/2003

Qatar- Pakistan's joint statement
Qatar-Pakistan, Politics, 1/30/2003

Demonstration in Majdal Shams rejecting occupation, protest campaign of arrest
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/30/2003

GCC chief confers with American official
Gulf-USA, Politics, 1/30/2003

Turkey asks NATO to deploy Patriots on its territories, prepares borders with Iraq
Turkey announced yesterday dispatching new equipment and supplies to the borders with Iraq in a "preventive measure" in case a conflict erupts in the region. Turkey also called on the NATO to deploy Patriot anti missiles batteries on its territories in order to defend itself in case it was exposed to a missile attack.
Turkey-USA, Politics, 1/30/2003

One American soldier wounded in maneuvers in Kuwait
The American army announced yesterday that a US soldier was wounded yesterday in his stomach during a night exercise with live ammunition on Tuesday in the north of Kuwait.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 1/30/2003

Al-Wattan: Sabri welcomes resumption of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia
Iraq's Foreign Minister, Naji Sabri, has welcomed the resumption of diplomatic ties between Iraq and Saudi Arabia if the latter has the desire.
Iraq-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/29/2003

Balkhadem to visit Morocco, shortly
Algeria's Minister of State For Foreign Affairs Abdul Aziz Balkhadem said yesterday he intends to pay a unique visit to Morocco by the beginning of February in an evident indication that the cool relations between the two countries have been "improved."
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 1/29/2003

Assabah: Sahara issue was fabricated by Algerian generals hostile to the union of the Maghreb
"The solution of the Sahara issue lies in the union," said Ibrahimi, who served as Algerian prime minister from 1984 to 1988, in an interview
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 1/29/2003

Aziz: retaliation possible if Kuwait permits US to attack
The Iraqi deputy premier Tareq Aziz told the Canadian TV that Iraq will not seek to attack targets inside the USA if Washington launches a war against it, but Baghdad might strike Kuwait.
Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 1/29/2003

Sudan denies violating cease fire; one day suspension of negotiations
The Sudanese peace negotiations were suspended yesterday for one day at the request of the southern Sudan rebels who accused the Sudanese government of violating the cease fire. A matter which was strongly denied by Khartoum.
Sudan, Politics, 1/29/2003

France, Saudi Arabia stress objective of disarming Iraq, not regime change
In conclusion of the talks held by the Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal with high ranking French officials, France and Saudi Arabia yesterday stressed that the objective concerning Iraq remains to dismantle its weapons, rather than change its regime. They stressed the need of giving the UN inspectors enough time to complete their work.
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 1/29/2003

Jordan gets three Patriot batteries
A Jordanian official said yesterday that Jordan will received "in the coming weeks" three antimissile US Patriot missiles batteries in order to reinforce its defense means of fears of the war against Iraq.
Jordan-USA, Politics, 1/29/2003

Iranian helping measures for Iraqi opposition forces to cross into Irbil
The leading figure in the Iraqi opposition National Congress Ahmad al-Jalabi has stressed Iran's desire to ensure the travel of leaders of the Iraqi opposition to the city of Irbil in order to convene the first meeting of the opposition on the Iraqi territories since 10 years.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/29/2003

Majar Herlab: First shift of exiled Iraqis arrive in Hungary for US training
The Hungarian Majar Herlab said yesterday that a first group including 500 Iraqis living in exile arrived on Sunday in Tashar military base to the south of the country to receive training on liaison missions with the American forces in case of war against Iraq.
Iraq-Hungary, Politics, 1/29/2003

Kuwait: Five convicts in al-Doha attack before the attorney
A Kuwaiti security source stressed yesterday that the Kuwaiti who was held in custody on charge of attacking Americans one week earlier together with other four were brought before the court for investigation.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 1/29/2003

Hariri and relations with Syria
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 1/29/2003

Message to the Kuwait 's Emir from the French president
Kuwait-France, Politics, 1/29/2003

Mubarak confers with Francs
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/29/2003

Iraq issue tops OIC-Russia talks
The situation in Iraq and the Middle East and the fight against terrorism topped talks in Moscow between Secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Abdelouahed Belkziz and Russian foreign minister, Igor Ivanov, said Tuesday spokesman for the Russian foreign ministry, Alexandre Yakovenko.
Regional-Russia, Politics, 1/29/2003

Al-Faial today in Paris
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 1/28/2003

Sheikh Zayed ratifies border agreement with Oman
United Arab Emirates's President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday in Abu Dhabi ratified the border agreement between his country and Oman.
United Arab Emirates-Oman, Politics, 1/28/2003

Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for giving enough time for diplomacy
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 1/28/2003

IAEA chief: no evidence of revived Iraqi nuclear arms program
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has so far found no evidence that Iraq has revived the nuclear weapons programme it had eliminated in the 1990s, the head of the UN agency told the Security Council yesterday, while stressing that more time was needed for a conclusive assessment.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/28/2003

Message to the ruler of Kuwait from Mauritania President
Kuwait-Mauritania, Politics, 1/28/2003

Rally in Rabat calls Arab-Islamic countries to adopt firm stand on Iraq issue
A rally, held in Rabat Sunday by the Moroccan committee of support to the Iraqi people, called Arab and Islamic countries to be firm in the face of the war threats laid against Iraq by the USA and its ally, Great Britain.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 1/28/2003

King of Bahrain meets with Gen. John Abi Zaid
Bahrain-USA, Politics, 1/28/2003

Iraq cooperating but needs to do more on 'substance,' Blix tells Security Council
While Iraq has cooperated in allowing United Nations inspectors into various sites, the top UN arms expert, Hans Blix, told the Security Council yesterday that Baghdad should be more forthcoming with information and allow greater access to key personnel with knowledge of the country's weapons programmes.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/28/2003

Al-Assad gets messages from King Abdullah, President Saleh
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad yesterday received two messages from the Jordanian King Abdullah and from the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh relating to current developments and bilateral relations.
Syria-Yemen, Politics, 1/28/2003

Sabri calls on Blix, al-Baradi to be fair, accuses the US and Britain
The Iraqi foreign minister Naji Sabri yesterday called on the two directors of the UN inspection teams Hans Blix and Muhammad al-Barade' to be fair in their report which they submitted later in the day to the UN Security Council.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/28/2003

UMA needs immune, open public opinion, Moroccan official says
The Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) needs an "immune and open" public opinion, and "enthusiastic and cultured" youth aspiring to participate to running public affairs, said Morocco's Communication minister and Spokesman of the government.
Morocco, Politics, 1/28/2003

Al-Bashir gets a message from Chad 's counterpart
Sudan-Chad, Politics, 1/28/2003

Cairo dialogue to be resumed; A unified leadership of 12 Palestinian factions to run the conflict
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/28/2003

Libya, Kazakhstan sign minutes of meetings
Libya-Kazakhstan, Politics, 1/28/2003

Sudanese ruling party ready to meet opposition coalition
The Sudanese ruling National Congress party has announced readiness to meet with the coalition of the Sudanese opposition in response to the call made by the secretary General of the Arab League (AL) on unifying national ranks and solving the Sudanese problem peacefully.
Sudan, Politics, 1/28/2003

Violent fighting in southern Sudan
The Sudanese rebels announced yesterday that government forces took over Leir town after the eruption of fighting in what is considered as a violation to the truce agreement reached by representatives for the warring factions currently in Kenya to hold peace talks.
Sudan, Politics, 1/28/2003

Russia determined to carry on contacts with Islamic conference organization
Russia renewed on Monday readiness to carry on contacts with the Jeddah-based Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in order to guarantee the world peace and security.
Regional-Russia, Politics, 1/28/2003

Palacio upbeat about Spanish, Moroccan ambassadors' return to respective posts
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 1/28/2003

After briefing by inspectors, Security Council plans to consult on Iraq Wednesday
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/28/2003

Radical: Preparations for the likely American attack against Iraq
Iraq-Turkey-USA, Politics, 1/28/2003

Government, trade union agree on working methodology to shelve pending issues
A preliminary meeting held between Morocco's Premier, Driss Jettou, and a delegation of the Labor Democratic Confederation (CDT), led by its Secretary General Noubir Al Amaoui, agreed on a "working methodology" to shelve pending issues.
Morocco, Politics, 1/28/2003

Al Baz in Washington on Iraq
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/27/2003

Democracy, best shield against extremism, Morocco says
Democratic culture is the best shield against extremism, hatred and confrontation, Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives (lower chamber of parliament) said Friday.
Morocco, Politics, 1/27/2003

Saudi Arabia, Human Rights Watch discuss judicial system, women rights
In a step which is the first of its kind, Saudi Arabia has opened its doors before Human Rights Watch organization in order to discuss its judicial system and human rights in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 1/27/2003

Kuwaiti FM rules out emergency rule in his country
Kuwait, Politics, 1/27/2003

Turkish temporary bridges on the border with Iraq
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 1/27/2003

Mubarak discusses with Abu Dhabi crown prince current developments
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak discussed with Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Zayed al- Nahyan yesterday in al-Ein, current developments in the region and the efforts currently made to find out a peaceful solution for the Iraqi crisis.
United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 1/27/2003

Mubarak continues his Gulf tour
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, who moved yesterday from the United Arab Emirates UAE to Kuwait in the framework of a Gulf tour to discuss developments concerning the Iraqi issue, said that the Iraqi issue has covered the efforts to solve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.
Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 1/27/2003

Powell Says Iraq Poses Threat to Peace and Security of All Nations
Iraq-USA, Politics, 1/27/2003

Yemeni prime minister arrival statement in Damascus
Yemeni Prime Minister, Abdul Qader Bajmal arrived in Damascus yesterday to head the Yemeni side at the meetings of the joint Syrian- Yemeni higher committee, and he was received by Syrian Prime Minister, Mohamed Mustafa Miro and other senior officials.
Syria-Yemen, Politics, 1/27/2003

King Abdullah hopes Iraq attack will be quick, with minimum pain
The Jordanian King Abdullah II stressed that it is too late to reach a political solution to the Iraqi crisis, while his prime minister Ali Abul Ragheb remarked that Jordan may try to intercept any Iraqi Skud missiles fired against Israel in case an American war against Iraq is launched.
Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 1/27/2003

Al-Shara confers with Russian ME special envoy
Syria's Foreign Minister, Farouk Al-Shara received in Damascus yesterday Russian Envoy to the Middle East, Andre Vidovine.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 1/27/2003

Iraqi opposition postpones meeting again; Iraqi army fortifies Karkouk; successful meeting betewen al-Hakim, al-Jalabi
Once again the Iraqi opposition conference was postponed until the mid of February, as opposition factions held a coordination meeting in al-Suleimaneyah where discussions centered on the role it may play during any American attack.
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 1/27/2003

Morocco's human rights achievements highlighted
Morocco's Human Rights minister, Mohamed Aujjar highlighted the Kingdom's human rights initiatives geared to consecrate the country's democratic choice.
Morocco, Politics, 1/27/2003

Suspected al-Qaeda operatives' trial put off till Jan.28
The trial of suspected Al-Qaeda operatives was put off until January 28th by the Casablanca court of appeal.
Morocco, Politics, 1/27/2003

Milliyet: Turkish- American joint military plan concerning Iraq
The Turkish daily Milliyet said yesterday that the Presidium of the Turkish army staff and the American military officials have finalized joint plan concerning likely military operations against Iraq, and that the two sides reached an agreement concerning the passage of American units to Iraq through the Kahbour Border Gate and without deploying these units on the Turkish territories.
Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 1/27/2003

Al-Rai al-Aam: A plan to evacuate American civilians from Kuwait
The American embassy in Kuwait has issued a statement in which it called on all American citizens to prepare for all possibilities, due to the possibility of the occurrence of more acts or demonstrations denouncing the US policy concerning attacking Iraq.
Kuwait-USA, Politics, 1/27/2003

Nassrallah calls for all forms of boycott with Israel
In an address to the participants of The Arab People's Boycott Conference on Saturday, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hizbullah Party, Hassan Nassrallah, underlined that the economic Arab boycott of the American goods and all forms of political, cultural and economic boycott of Israel is an effective weapon in the hands of the Arabs which should be used to defend their interests.
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 1/27/2003

Syria - Mauritania party talks
Syria's Assistant Secretary General of the Baath Arab Socialist Party, Abdullah Al-Ahmar, received yesterday evening Chairman of the Mauritanian Democratic Bloc Party, Ahmad Wild Dada.
Syria-Mauritania, Politics, 1/27/2003

Iraqi personnel decline UN request for private interviews
Exercising powers granted by the Security Council, United Nations officials in Iraq tried to interview privately several individuals, but were unable to do so after they declined, a UN spokesman in Baghdad reported Saturday.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 1/27/2003


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