Saddam still supreme despite UN sanctions
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UN sanctions have impoverished Iraqi society. The economy has collapsed, the middle class can no longer afford meat, milk is scarce so small babies die and children under 5 have stunted growth and lack of electricity affects water and sewage pumping services. Efficient technicians and managers supply 60% of the basic food needs by rationing to avoid mass starvation. The government is reconstructing bombed buildings and has restored telecommunications systems to create an atmosphere of continuity. Portraits of President Saddam have been posted all over the city on his birthday, Apr 28.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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When the mighty did not fall
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Saddam Hussein is still in power in Iraq, despite losing a war that he need not have fought. Iraq could have still made political gains by withdrawing partly or wholly from Kuwait before conflict started, but instead Hussein went ahead with a war that even his officials presumed that he would avoid. Other mistakes included returning the hostages, which should have put him in a perilous position politically, but having crushed all uprisings, he remains in power.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Saddam may survive only 'a few more months.' (Iraqi president Saddam Hussein faces defeat)
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President Saddam Hussein of Iraq may soon be removed from power by the growing strength of opposition to him, according to some observers. If this proves to be the case, it will have a significant impact on the politics of the whole of the Middle East. The US is already highlighting the recent defection of two of Saddam Hussein's sons-in-law, stating that this justifies the US policy of tight sanctions against Iraq.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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