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March 30, 2003
Sunday
 
 
Even Arab News says that Iraqis are terrified of Saddam.
Natalie Solent (Essex)  Middle East & Islamic

This is amazing, considering the source. Arab News war correspondent Essam Al-Ghalib reports that Iraqis who chanted pro-Saddam slogans told him privately that they only did so out of fear of the massacre that would follow if Saddam's rule were to return to their area. He says he heard the same sentiments many times.

Kudos to Essam Al-Ghalib for reporting things that will make him very unpopular at home. His willingness to do so is a good sign for the future of the Arab press.

I found the link in Joanne Jacobs' blog. If the permalink is bust, try the general link here.

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