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06-03-03, 17:20
U.S. asks 60 nations to expel some Iraqis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has asked about 60 countries to expel selected Iraqis who officials say are undercover agents possibly poised to attack American interests overseas, officials said.
In a separate development Wednesday, the State Department said it had ordered two U.N.-based Iraqi diplomats to leave the country.
The government has identified 300 Iraqis in the 60 countries whom officials want expelled, the U.S. officials said. Some are operating as diplomats out of Iraqi embassies, the officials said, adding that the foreign governments were expected to comply with the U.S. request.
State Department spokesman Philip Reeker confirmed the expulsion request but offered no information on the number of countries or their identities, or on how many suspected Iraqi agents were involved.
Reeker said the action had no bearing on possible U.S. military action against Iraq.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2003-03-06-us-iraqis-expel_x.htm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has asked about 60 countries to expel selected Iraqis who officials say are undercover agents possibly poised to attack American interests overseas, officials said.
In a separate development Wednesday, the State Department said it had ordered two U.N.-based Iraqi diplomats to leave the country.
The government has identified 300 Iraqis in the 60 countries whom officials want expelled, the U.S. officials said. Some are operating as diplomats out of Iraqi embassies, the officials said, adding that the foreign governments were expected to comply with the U.S. request.
State Department spokesman Philip Reeker confirmed the expulsion request but offered no information on the number of countries or their identities, or on how many suspected Iraqi agents were involved.
Reeker said the action had no bearing on possible U.S. military action against Iraq.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2003-03-06-us-iraqis-expel_x.htm