UK
and France
agree that a second resolution is not necessary - but for different reasons.
Still, the US,
UK and Spain unveiled a new Iraq resolution which effectively
announces war on Saddam. The US
indicates it is confident of passing the resolution but Russia
and France
threaten to use their veto in an attempt to protect their oil interests
with Saddam's regime. Hans Blix, who is due to give the Security Council
a potentially crucial report this week, said that Iraq
still needs to do more.
A
petition of over 700 Iraqis was handed in to Downing
Street by the IPO calling on the UK to commit to establishing
democracy in Iraq after Saddam is ousted. At the same time Bush
vows the US will liberate Iraqis of Saddam and help establish
a democratic system.
You
can find this online at http://www.iprospect.org.uk/na2mar.html