News Conference, Footage of Saddam visiting soldiers in the streets, Reports, News, Songs

Sahhaf, Minister of Information, gives press conference in English about Saddam International Airport; he declares it under Iraqi control. Report featuring footage of Saddam visiting soldiers in the streets, people kissing his hand. His first public appearance in a long time. Saddam holds a child, g...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Institution:Open Society Archives at Central European University
Language:Arabic
Subjects:
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:dd88fbfb-aba4-4ca4-943e-95fca6b0e8d6
Description
Summary:Sahhaf, Minister of Information, gives press conference in English about Saddam International Airport; he declares it under Iraqi control. Report featuring footage of Saddam visiting soldiers in the streets, people kissing his hand. His first public appearance in a long time. Saddam holds a child, greets people. People appear surprised that it is really Saddam. Report of Syrian soldier, who speaks of his commitment to Jihad and willingness to die for Iraq. Similar reports from Libya, Algeria, Egypt, Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia. Replays of prayer calling for Jihad, report of brutal pictures of American war actions; report with pictures of the "final battle." News report on Saddam's visit to soldiers; report on Arabs ready to commit to Jihad; news report on Saddam's visit to soldiers in Baghdad.