VOL. XLV

No 18

6-May-2002

IRAQ

US Plans For Post-SaddamIraq Hindered ByMid East Conflict/Opposition Splits

MEESGulf Editor Gerald Butt reports from London and Washington:

USplans to prepare the ground for governing Iraq after the removal of PresidentSaddam Husain have been put on hold because of thecontinuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, growing anti-US feelings in the Arabworld and disagreement among opposition groups, MEES learns from diplomatic sources in London and Washington. Inearly April,...