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2003-03-23 Iraq

Kurdish leaders step up war of words with Turkey

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Posted by Steve White 2003-03-23 08:30 am|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 --The US has abandoned its plans for an American military government of Iraq after the expected fall of President Saddam, said Mr Zebari after talks with US officials. Instead there would be an Iraqi interim authority which would include the Iraqi opposition and others not connected with the present government.--

We're screwed. W might still be his father's son, when we need his mother's side.

Posted by Anonymous 2003-03-23 02:37:42|| 2003-03-23 02:37:42|| Front Page Top

#2 UN need not apply. France and Russia will have to discuss their prior contracts with the new LEGITIMATE leaders of the Iraq Interim Authority, instead of the UN or US... heh heh. Also seeking private bids for food distribution, security services, construction and oil well maintainence.

With an Iraqi Interim Authority, the UN's "illegal war" time-bomb just exploded in a blaze of glory. What are they going to do? Demand we recognize Saddam or members from the prior regime? Ha ha..very clever indeed! OTOH, I suppose they could try to sue Sadaam for breach of contract and then collect from his Swiss Bank accounts. Good luck.

Additional item on NEW Iraqi government's to-do list, select new ambassadors for France, Russia, Mexico and Chili.

Posted by becky 2003-03-23 04:24:10|| 2003-03-23 04:24:10|| Front Page Top

#3 I just read (posted too) an article about shaping of post war Iraq which sheds additional light on this issue.

Posted by becky 2003-03-23 11:19:09|| 2003-03-23 11:19:09|| Front Page Top

#4 one of main reasons for holding off on recgonizing an Iraqi govt was defference to Turkey. With Turkey so uncooperative, recogniton makes more sense

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-03-24 08:47:44|| 2003-03-24 08:47:44|| Front Page Top

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