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14 December 2002

Powell Announces Two Publications on Iraqi Abuses

(Reports document human rights abuses, weapons of mass destruction)
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Secretary of State Colin Powell announced on December 13 the issuance
of two new State Department publications that document Iraq's threat
to the international community as well as its continuing record of
human rights abuses.
"Iraq: From Fear to Freedom," provides an overview of Iraq's record of
acquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction, history of human
rights abuses, internal corruption, support for global terrorism, and
decade-long defiance of the international community.
The second document, "Iraq: A Population Silenced," describes the
daily abuse, torture, and atrocities that Iraqi citizens have been
forced to endure for decades at the hands of their own government.
"This publication seeks to give voice to those Saddam has tried for so
long to silence," Secretary Powell said.
"Iraq: From Fear to Freedom" can be found online at:
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/iraq/.
"Iraq: A Population Silenced" can be accessed in PDF format at 
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/16059.pdf
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Iraq: Issuance of "From Fear to Freedom" and "Iraq: A Population
Silenced"
Concerning Iraq's International Abuses
Secretary Colin L. Powell 
Washington, DC
December 13, 2002
I am pleased to announce the issuance today of two new State
Department publications, "Iraq: From Fear to Freedom" and "Iraq: A
Population Silenced," which further document why the current Iraqi
regime remains a threat to its own people, its neighbors, and the
international community as a whole.
The first document, "Iraq: From Fear To Freedom" is a document
primarily aimed at overseas audiences, and will be translated into
several regional languages. It seeks to educate foreign audiences
regarding the current Iraqi regime's acquisition and use of Weapons of
Mass Destruction against its own people and its neighbors, its support
for international terrorism, its history of corruption, its long
record of human rights abuses and atrocities, and finally, its
sustained, willful deception and defiance of the international
community.
The second document entitled "Iraq: A Population Silenced," summarizes
the abuse and atrocities innocent Iraqi citizens have been forced to
endure at the hands of their government every day, including
executions, torture, rape, and disappearances. Though Iraq's cultural,
historical, and intellectual heritage is rich, the Iraqi regime has
long used terror and fear to silence the legitimate voice of
opposition. This publication seeks to give voice to those Saddam has
tried for so long to silence.
As we consider how to disarm Iraq, it is important to keep in mind the
context of our efforts. These documents help provide that context for
discussion.
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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)