| | FCO Background Brief - UN SCR 986 |
 | | His reason was probably the mistaken belief that, in prolonging the suffering, he could mobilise popular opinion against the UN, and hasten the lifting of sanctions without having to satisfy the UN requirements which had led to their imposition. |
 | | In belatedly agreeing to the implementation of SCR 986 and, only after further delay, to the conditions under which it could be put into effect, Saddam has once again demonstrated that he does not care about the Iraqi people. |
 | | He is also persisting with his policy of repressing Iraq's population, particularly her minorities, while leaving it to the international community to feel concern for the people's sufferings and to take steps to redress the situation. |
| www.fas.org /news/iraq/1997/04/9704-fco-scr986.htm (1976 words) |