VOL. XLVII

No 05

02-February-2004

The Political Scene (2 February 2004)

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has agreed to send a mission to Iraq to ascertain whether it is feasible to hold elections before the 30 June deadline for the transfer of sovereignty. Among the alternatives being discussed is the appointment of a three-man presidency.

UN To Send Mission To Iraq

After a week of demonstrations backing Ayatollah 'Ali Sistanis demand for the direct election of the transitional assembly in Iraq, the...