Yearly Archives: 2006

Lebanon Destroyed, Destabilised, Desperate for Change

By Dahr Jamail | Inter Press Service | Published: December 31, 2006

BEIRUT — The 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah has left Lebanon heavily damaged and politically destabilised, with hopes for a better future only dimming as the New Year approaches. Before Jul. 12 this year when the war broke out, many people in this nation of four million situated north of Israel believed they were [...]

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Execution Begins to Deepen Divisions

By Dahr Jamail | Inter Press Service | Published: December 30, 2006

BAGHDAD — New divisions appear to be opening up between Iraqi political and religious leaders following the execution of Saddam Hussein Saturday. Former president Saddam Hussein was hanged at an army base in the predominantly Shia district of Khadamiya in northern Baghdad outside of Baghdad’s Green Zone just before 6am local time.

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Saddam Execution Set to Destabilise Iraq Further

By Dahr Jamail | Inter Press Service | Published: December 29, 2006

BAGHDAD — Former dictator Saddam Hussein is due to be executed next month in a move that could bring more instability in an increasingly violent and chaotic occupation. The execution is to follow a decision by a court of appeal Dec. 26 to uphold the death sentence for Saddam. Under present Iraqi law, execution must [...]

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More Troops but Less Control in Iraq

By Dahr Jamail | Inter Press Service | Published: December 28, 2006

BAGHDAD — More U.S. troops are expected to be deployed in Iraq in the New Year. Despite obvious rethinking, there is no decision on withdrawal of occupation forces. The presence of troops may be raised just for their own protection. According to a Pentagon report, U.S. and Iraqi forces are facing close to 1,000 attacks [...]

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