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1 7 | logistics that comprises a 140,000 men army, petrol convoys
2 6 | freedom. There are around 130 opinion newspapers open
3 7 | logistics that comprises a 140,000 men army, petrol convoys
4 7 | true, but between 10 and 15 convoys are attacked each
5 7 | protected by heavily armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old guys, clearly
6 7 | heavily armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old guys, clearly inexperienced,
7 12 | El Cairo, August 30th 2003~ ~(a courtesy of CIDAL)~ ~
8 2 | by road on Saturday the 23rd of August around one a.m.
9 7 | On Sunday 24th we took Mossoul route where
10 8 | opportunity that would mean the 25 million dollar reward: there
11 9 | Christians, who are not more than 3% of the population, can
12 2 | us in Iraq’s border at 4:30 a.m. There, the first surprise:
13 7 | community. Approximately 300 kilometers covered with
14 12 | situation. ~ ~El Cairo, August 30th 2003~ ~(a courtesy of CIDAL)~ ~
15 2 | left us in Iraq’s border at 4:30 a.m. There, the first
16 5 | even the fans, while it is 45 degrees centigrade under
17 | above
18 8 | North American soldiers, accompanied by their chaplain, were
19 | according
20 10 | us little time for other activities. Anyway, it is not a time
21 3 | State: ministries, banks, administration… Imported cars from neighboring
22 7 | neighboring countries taking advantage of the lack of customs.
23 5 | In the afternoon, I meet again one of my
24 8 | the house next door a week ago, while North American soldiers,
25 5 | electricity cuts prevent the air conditionings from working,
26 10 | matter: the take of Baghdad airport, where a new weapon had
27 2 | who cause troubles like Al Qaeda, who might very well
28 10 | followed up all the war, alerts us about a not so clear
29 | already
30 | always
31 | am
32 2 | including transfers. We left Amman by road on Saturday the
33 | among
34 10 | types of lives (men and animals) in a radio of several kilometers,
35 6 | happiness because of the announcement of Quadai and Qusai’s deaths.
36 6 | are covered with parabolic antennas until now forbidden: there
37 8 | bedroom, but it did not hurt anybody. What did they want to break
38 | anyone
39 10 | time for other activities. Anyway, it is not a time for strolling
40 7 | lays our second community. Approximately 300 kilometers covered with
41 6 | choppers that control the area. Reconstruction is easier
42 7 | this protected by heavily armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old guys,
43 7 | semi-destroyed tanks and armored cars were obstructing the
44 10 | get the real picture and assess the possibilities of leading
45 8 | visited, experienced also the attack with a rocket in the novices’
46 7 | between 10 and 15 convoys are attacked each day according to CNN’
47 9 | other Bishop rejected to attend. ~ ~
48 8 | by their chaplain, were attending Mass at our Church. Luckily,
49 10 | intellectuals, traditional local authorities, UN and NGO people (we met
50 | away
51 5 | under the shadow. It is awful!~ ~
52 2 | serious attacks. On our way back we will see the Jordan carefully
53 3 | Saddam’s State: ministries, banks, administration… Imported
54 3 | not work, there are no, or barely no police and there is no
55 7 | weird impression after the battle. We found many convoys:
56 8 | as Imam wearing a white beard. Gossips? We commented among
57 4 | great deal of dignity. A beautiful familiar solidarity is the
58 | become
59 | becomes
60 8 | a rocket in the novices’ bedroom, but it did not hurt anybody.
61 | before
62 8 | Sisters represent or the beverages shop at the ground floor
63 | beyond
64 2 | expedition of several vehicles, big taxis, Chevrolet type, who
65 9 | meeting, to which any other Bishop rejected to attend. ~ ~
66 9 | course, they have invited the Bishops. It is going to be interesting
67 10 | kilometers, without damaging the bodies or the facilities. The press
68 10 | similar to the neutron bomb, that might have killed
69 7 | abandoned. What has not been bombarded, it has been burnt or pillaged.
70 3 | damages caused by American bombardments are less important than
71 2 | part where a bridge was bombed. But drivers, fearing robberies,
72 8 | anybody. What did they want to break down? What the Sisters represent
73 2 | except for a part where a bridge was bombed. But drivers,
74 4 | brothers mourning his young brother who was a cook at UN facilities.
75 1 | this trip together with Bruno Cadoré, my Provincial, and
76 8 | the ground floor of the building? It is necessary to be very
77 9 | society that is about to be built, how to foster reconciliation
78 6 | On the floor some lost bullets shot by some neighbors to
79 3 | forces seem to be, specially, busy with military operations
80 1 | trip together with Bruno Cadoré, my Provincial, and thus
81 12 | present situation. ~ ~El Cairo, August 30th 2003~ ~(a courtesy
82 4 | recover the corpse! Militaries call it “collateral damage”.
83 8 | is necessary to be very calm and take some distance not
84 2 | Iraq, rejecting many of the candidates. The 6-lane high way, that
85 | cannot
86 3 | border and the arrival to the capital city we have realized that
87 2 | back we will see the Jordan carefully watching who enters their
88 10 | which seems, at present, catastrophic: Iraqi intellectuals, traditional
89 2 | Iraq, including those who cause troubles like Al Qaeda,
90 5 | while it is 45 degrees centigrade under the shadow. It is
91 3 | country’s reconstruction. Certainly there is a kind of Iraqi
92 5 | Wisam, a young Christian Chaldean very much committed with
93 8 | Twelve years of embargo have challenged everybody’s nerves, and
94 9 | brothers we posed future challenges: how to maintain people’
95 3 | also a shock: a complete chaos. Imagine a city of 6 million
96 8 | soldiers, accompanied by their chaplain, were attending Mass at
97 2 | several vehicles, big taxis, Chevrolet type, who left us in Iraq’
98 8 | council where the traditional chiefs of the city sit down (Christians,
99 9 | dare find “the other one”: Chiita leaders from Najaf, for
100 11 | destroyed but also transformed: children playing at the shore of
101 5 | friends, Wisam, a young Christian Chaldean very much committed
102 12 | 30th 2003~ ~(a courtesy of CIDAL)~ ~
103 10 | alerts us about a not so clear matter: the take of Baghdad
104 7 | 18 to 20 year-old guys, clearly inexperienced, probably
105 2 | robberies, when we were getting closer to Baghdad, they took the
106 7 | attacked each day according to CNN’s American military spokesman. ~ ~
107 8 | exact relationship with the coalition forces: they are occupiers,
108 4 | corpse! Militaries call it “collateral damage”. Saad’s wife was
109 6 | the terrace where we were comfortable. On the floor some lost
110 7 | men army, petrol convoys coming from Turkey to Iraq exporting
111 8 | white beard. Gossips? We commented among us the opportunity
112 5 | Christian Chaldean very much committed with his Church. As he speaks
113 12 | are going to reinforce our communities in September. A good sign
114 3 | Baghdad is also a shock: a complete chaos. Imagine a city of
115 7 | tremendous logistics that comprises a 140,000 men army, petrol
116 4 | Iran’s war, in years of compulsory military service, and in
117 2 | of any kind, not even a computer; they just sealed our passports
118 5 | electricity cuts prevent the air conditionings from working, even the fans,
119 12 | September. A good sign of our confidence in the future, in spite
120 8 | choppers fly above Mossoul constantly, where many think Saddam
121 8 | less than in Baghdad; their convent recently renewed is now
122 4 | young brother who was a cook at UN facilities. The family,
123 4 | wait 6 days to recover the corpse! Militaries call it “collateral
124 8 | be ruled by a municipal council where the traditional chiefs
125 9 | treating them as devils. Of course, they have invited the Bishops.
126 12 | Cairo, August 30th 2003~ ~(a courtesy of CIDAL)~ ~
127 5 | attacks at the Italian Red Cross hospital, which did an excellent
128 7 | neither the language, nor the culture. “We’ve got quite a lot
129 5 | The numerous electricity cuts prevent the air conditionings
130 5 | They are necessary, because daily life is difficult. The numerous
131 4 | Militaries call it “collateral damage”. Saad’s wife was worn out,
132 2 | Baghdad it has been slightly damaged, except for a part where
133 10 | several kilometers, without damaging the bodies or the facilities.
134 3 | customs. Baghdad has become a dangerous city where nobody dares
135 9 | support them, but also to dare find “the other one”: Chiita
136 3 | dangerous city where nobody dares go out at night. Suddenly,
137 7 | convoys are attacked each day according to CNN’s American
138 4 | At the same time, a great deal of dignity. A beautiful
139 6 | announcement of Quadai and Qusai’s deaths. We woke up only due to
140 9 | s hope, how to feed the debate in a society that is about
141 5 | the fans, while it is 45 degrees centigrade under the shadow.
142 11 | portrait of Saddam not only destroyed but also transformed: children
143 3 | pillages that burnt and devastated all what reminded from Saddam’
144 5 | necessary, because daily life is difficult. The numerous electricity
145 4 | same time, a great deal of dignity. A beautiful familiar solidarity
146 8 | think Saddam is hiding, disguised as Imam wearing a white
147 | does
148 8 | Muslims wickedness” who doesn’t like Christians, etc.
149 8 | would mean the 25 million dollar reward: there are so many
150 8 | that exists at present. The Dominican Sisters, to which we visited,
151 | done
152 8 | exploded in the house next door a week ago, while North
153 12 | and does not remain as a dream. Iraq cannot be abandoned.
154 2 | a bridge was bombed. But drivers, fearing robberies, when
155 6 | deaths. We woke up only due to the noise of some American
156 | each
157 6 | area. Reconstruction is easier than before, but many State
158 8 | that some old devils can be easily woken up. However, Mossoul
159 12 | the present situation. ~ ~El Cairo, August 30th 2003~ ~(
160 5 | difficult. The numerous electricity cuts prevent the air conditionings
161 5 | which did an excellent emergency work by recovering people
162 6 | than before, but many State employees are needed, who lost their
163 10 | The encounters with brothers and sisters
164 2 | Jordan carefully watching who enters their country from Iraq,
165 7 | cars were obstructing the entrances to these camps, giving a
166 | etc
167 | every
168 8 | embargo have challenged everybody’s nerves, and it is also
169 | Everything
170 8 | is not easy to find the exact relationship with the coalition
171 5 | Cross hospital, which did an excellent emergency work by recovering
172 | except
173 8 | only organized force that exists at present. The Dominican
174 2 | August around one a.m. in an expedition of several vehicles, big
175 8 | Sisters, to which we visited, experienced also the attack with a rocket
176 1 | after months of undergoing experiences of every kind. We also wanted
177 8 | distance not to fall in typical explanations such as: “Muslims wickedness”
178 8 | place. However, a grenade exploded in the house next door a
179 7 | coming from Turkey to Iraq exporting their raw oil; convoys of
180 6 | shot by some neighbors to express their happiness because
181 2 | they took the old road via Fallouja and Ramadi. We reached Baghdad
182 4 | of dignity. A beautiful familiar solidarity is the proof.
183 4 | cook at UN facilities. The family, which we immediately visit,
184 5 | conditionings from working, even the fans, while it is 45 degrees
185 2 | was bombed. But drivers, fearing robberies, when we were
186 9 | maintain people’s hope, how to feed the debate in a society
187 | first
188 8 | Muslims, Kurds…) USA choppers fly above Mossoul constantly,
189 10 | journalists. One of them, who has followed up all the war, alerts us
190 6 | parabolic antennas until now forbidden: there is nothing but the
191 8 | time the only organized force that exists at present.
192 10 | American military people, foreign journalists. One of them,
193 10 | the present Iraq, where no foreigner perambulates. But it would
194 2 | first surprise: There are no formalities to enter Iraq, no Visa,
195 9 | about to be built, how to foster reconciliation to avoid
196 12 | Iraq cannot be abandoned. Four of our young brothers, three
197 6 | relaxed with the recovery of freedom. There are around 130 opinion
198 12 | brothers, three Iraqi and a French are going to reinforce our
199 9 | reconciliation to avoid the gear of violence worsens people’
200 5 | there is also solidarity, generosity, value. They are necessary,
201 10 | more people in order to get the real picture and assess
202 12 | international community gets involved once again in Iraq’
203 2 | robberies, when we were getting closer to Baghdad, they
204 7 | entrances to these camps, giving a weird impression after
205 3 | city where nobody dares go out at night. Suddenly,
206 2 | The 6-lane high way, that goes from the border to Baghdad
207 8 | Imam wearing a white beard. Gossips? We commented among us the
208 7 | nor the culture. “We’ve got quite a lot of money”, says
209 4 | too. At the same time, a great deal of dignity. A beautiful
210 8 | wonderful place. However, a grenade exploded in the house next
211 8 | the beverages shop at the ground floor of the building? It
212 7 | armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old guys, clearly inexperienced,
213 11 | Half way between Baghdad and
214 1 | Everything happened normally; his prayers and
215 6 | neighbors to express their happiness because of the announcement
216 8 | happy to find our brothers healthy; they have suffered less
217 7 | customs. All this protected by heavily armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old
218 | here
219 8 | where many think Saddam is hiding, disguised as Imam wearing
220 2 | the candidates. The 6-lane high way, that goes from the
221 9 | how to maintain people’s hope, how to feed the debate
222 5 | at the Italian Red Cross hospital, which did an excellent
223 7 | probably terrified by this hostile world, from which they know
224 8 | grenade exploded in the house next door a week ago, while
225 8 | bedroom, but it did not hurt anybody. What did they want
226 2 | enter Iraq, no Visa, no identification, or control of the identity.
227 2 | identification, or control of the identity. There is not a record of
228 | If
229 3 | shock: a complete chaos. Imagine a city of 6 million inhabitants
230 8 | is hiding, disguised as Imam wearing a white beard. Gossips?
231 4 | facilities. The family, which we immediately visit, had to wait 6 days
232 7 | these camps, giving a weird impression after the battle. We found
233 2 | our passports under the indifferent look of two American GI.
234 7 | 20 year-old guys, clearly inexperienced, probably terrified by this
235 3 | Imagine a city of 6 million inhabitants where traffic lights do
236 9 | leaders from Najaf, for instance, who we should avoid treating
237 10 | present, catastrophic: Iraqi intellectuals, traditional local authorities,
238 9 | Bishops. It is going to be interesting to receive some news of
239 12 | It seems urgent that the international community gets involved
240 5 | Italian, he volunteered as interpreter during and after the attacks
241 3 | neighboring countries massively invade the city, since there are
242 9 | devils. Of course, they have invited the Bishops. It is going
243 4 | been already involved in Iran’s war, in years of compulsory
244 6 | are needed, who lost their jobs. Saddam’s huge portraits
245 2 | way back we will see the Jordan carefully watching who enters
246 10 | military people, foreign journalists. One of them, who has followed
247 2 | not even a computer; they just sealed our passports under
248 10 | facilities. The press was kept during several days many
249 10 | neutron bomb, that might have killed all types of lives (men
250 7 | hostile world, from which they know neither the language, nor
251 8 | down (Christians, Muslims, Kurds…) USA choppers fly above
252 7 | taking advantage of the lack of customs. All this protected
253 2 | of the candidates. The 6-lane high way, that goes from
254 7 | which they know neither the language, nor the culture. “We’ve
255 7 | took Mossoul route where lays our second community. Approximately
256 9 | the other one”: Chiita leaders from Najaf, for instance,
257 10 | assess the possibilities of leading a situation which seems,
258 10 | sisters and their families leave us little time for other
259 5 | necessary, because daily life is difficult. The numerous
260 3 | inhabitants where traffic lights do not work, there are no,
261 8 | people here to be helped, who live in misery! ~ ~
262 10 | have killed all types of lives (men and animals) in a radio
263 10 | intellectuals, traditional local authorities, UN and NGO
264 7 | possible the tremendous logistics that comprises a 140,000
265 2 | passports under the indifferent look of two American GI. Which
266 7 | culture. “We’ve got quite a lot of money”, says the young
267 8 | attending Mass at our Church. Luckily, no damages were registered.
268 9 | future challenges: how to maintain people’s hope, how to feed
269 | make
270 7 | says the young military man I found at the border. It
271 8 | chaplain, were attending Mass at our Church. Luckily,
272 3 | from neighboring countries massively invade the city, since there
273 10 | us about a not so clear matter: the take of Baghdad airport,
274 8 | the opportunity that would mean the 25 million dollar reward:
275 2 | of two American GI. Which means that anyone can enter Iraq,
276 9 | receive some news of this meeting, to which any other Bishop
277 10 | authorities, UN and NGO people (we met some), American military
278 10 | posed about morality and the methods of such a war!~ ~
279 5 | during our stay: in the middle of this suffering there
280 4 | days to recover the corpse! Militaries call it “collateral damage”.
281 3 | reminded from Saddam’s State: ministries, banks, administration…
282 8 | to be helped, who live in misery! ~ ~
283 9 | violence worsens people’s misfortune. Iraqi Christians, who are
284 7 | We’ve got quite a lot of money”, says the young military
285 1 | families, their friends, after months of undergoing experiences
286 10 | questions are posed about morality and the methods of such
287 4 | found one of our brothers mourning his young brother who was
288 8 | Mossoul seems to be ruled by a municipal council where the traditional
289 9 | one”: Chiita leaders from Najaf, for instance, who we should
290 6 | many State employees are needed, who lost their jobs. Saddam’
291 6 | lost bullets shot by some neighbors to express their happiness
292 | neither
293 8 | have challenged everybody’s nerves, and it is also true that
294 10 | been used, similar to the neutron bomb, that might have killed
295 10 | Baghdad airport, where a new weapon had been used, similar
296 9 | interesting to receive some news of this meeting, to which
297 6 | There are around 130 opinion newspapers open after the fall of the
298 | next
299 3 | where nobody dares go out at night. Suddenly, between the border
300 | nobody
301 6 | woke up only due to the noise of some American choppers
302 | nor
303 1 | Everything happened normally; his prayers and Providence
304 8 | next door a week ago, while North American soldiers, accompanied
305 | nothing
306 8 | attack with a rocket in the novices’ bedroom, but it did not
307 9 | positive role beyond their numerical value. It is important to
308 5 | daily life is difficult. The numerous electricity cuts prevent
309 7 | tanks and armored cars were obstructing the entrances to these camps,
310 8 | coalition forces: they are occupiers, but at the same time the
311 7 | Iraq exporting their raw oil; convoys of imported vehicles
312 6 | s huge portraits always omnipresent have been torn down. Population
313 | once
314 6 | around 130 opinion newspapers open after the fall of the regime.
315 3 | specially, busy with military operations in order to wipe out the
316 6 | freedom. There are around 130 opinion newspapers open after the
317 8 | We commented among us the opportunity that would mean the 25 million
318 8 | at the same time the only organized force that exists at present.
319 2 | who might very well be the origin of one of the recent and
320 6 | Roofs are covered with parabolic antennas until now forbidden:
321 2 | slightly damaged, except for a part where a bridge was bombed.
322 2 | computer; they just sealed our passports under the indifferent look
323 10 | Iraq, where no foreigner perambulates. But it would be good to
324 7 | comprises a 140,000 men army, petrol convoys coming from Turkey
325 10 | in order to get the real picture and assess the possibilities
326 7 | bombarded, it has been burnt or pillaged. The semi-destroyed tanks
327 3 | caused by the posterior pillages that burnt and devastated
328 8 | renewed is now a wonderful place. However, a grenade exploded
329 4 | suffering in simple and plain Iraqi people! ~ ~
330 9 | of the population, can play a very positive role beyond
331 11 | also transformed: children playing at the shore of Tigris river. ~ ~
332 11 | Baghdad and Mossoul we saw a portrait of Saddam not only destroyed
333 6 | their jobs. Saddam’s huge portraits always omnipresent have
334 9 | population, can play a very positive role beyond their numerical
335 10 | real picture and assess the possibilities of leading a situation which
336 7 | very protected that make possible the tremendous logistics
337 3 | than those caused by the posterior pillages that burnt and
338 1 | Everything happened normally; his prayers and Providence helped. I
339 10 | bodies or the facilities. The press was kept during several
340 5 | numerous electricity cuts prevent the air conditionings from
341 6 | nothing but the reverse of the prior situation. ~ ~
342 7 | clearly inexperienced, probably terrified by this hostile
343 4 | familiar solidarity is the proof. How much suffering in simple
344 1 | normally; his prayers and Providence helped. I am happy to have
345 1 | together with Bruno Cadoré, my Provincial, and thus to be able to
346 2 | who cause troubles like Al Qaeda, who might very well be
347 6 | because of the announcement of Quadai and Qusai’s deaths. We woke
348 10 | this verified, how many questions are posed about morality
349 7 | the culture. “We’ve got quite a lot of money”, says the
350 6 | announcement of Quadai and Qusai’s deaths. We woke up only
351 10 | lives (men and animals) in a radio of several kilometers, without
352 2 | old road via Fallouja and Ramadi. We reached Baghdad at 10
353 7 | to Iraq exporting their raw oil; convoys of imported
354 2 | Fallouja and Ramadi. We reached Baghdad at 10 a.m.: my record,
355 10 | people in order to get the real picture and assess the possibilities
356 12 | reconstruction so that it becomes a reality and does not remain as a
357 3 | the capital city we have realized that there is no State in
358 2 | The trip was really short: a week in total,
359 9 | going to be interesting to receive some news of this meeting,
360 | recent
361 | recently
362 9 | be built, how to foster reconciliation to avoid the gear of violence
363 4 | visit, had to wait 6 days to recover the corpse! Militaries call
364 5 | excellent emergency work by recovering people burnt, sometimes
365 6 | much more relaxed with the recovery of freedom. There are around
366 5 | the attacks at the Italian Red Cross hospital, which did
367 8 | Luckily, no damages were registered. It is not easy to find
368 12 | and a French are going to reinforce our communities in September.
369 9 | to which any other Bishop rejected to attend. ~ ~
370 2 | their country from Iraq, rejecting many of the candidates.
371 8 | not easy to find the exact relationship with the coalition forces:
372 6 | Population is much more relaxed with the recovery of freedom.
373 12 | becomes a reality and does not remain as a dream. Iraq cannot
374 3 | and devastated all what reminded from Saddam’s State: ministries,
375 8 | their convent recently renewed is now a wonderful place.
376 8 | break down? What the Sisters represent or the beverages shop at
377 6 | there is nothing but the reverse of the prior situation. ~ ~
378 8 | mean the 25 million dollar reward: there are so many people
379 11 | playing at the shore of Tigris river. ~ ~
380 2 | bombed. But drivers, fearing robberies, when we were getting closer
381 8 | experienced also the attack with a rocket in the novices’ bedroom,
382 9 | can play a very positive role beyond their numerical value.
383 6 | the fall of the regime. Roofs are covered with parabolic
384 7 | Sunday 24th we took Mossoul route where lays our second community.
385 8 | However, Mossoul seems to be ruled by a municipal council where
386 4 | it “collateral damage”. Saad’s wife was worn out, as
387 2 | We left Amman by road on Saturday the 23rd of August around
388 11 | between Baghdad and Mossoul we saw a portrait of Saddam not
389 8 | Christians, etc. Easy to say, from the distance. Twelve
390 7 | got quite a lot of money”, says the young military man I
391 2 | even a computer; they just sealed our passports under the
392 7 | Mossoul route where lays our second community. Approximately
393 2 | On our way back we will see the Jordan carefully watching
394 | seem
395 7 | been burnt or pillaged. The semi-destroyed tanks and armored cars were
396 12 | reinforce our communities in September. A good sign of our confidence
397 2 | of one of the recent and serious attacks. On our way back
398 5 | people burnt, sometimes seriously burnt. We also found other
399 4 | years of compulsory military service, and in the embargo too.
400 5 | degrees centigrade under the shadow. It is awful!~ ~
401 3 | arrival to Baghdad is also a shock: a complete chaos. Imagine
402 8 | represent or the beverages shop at the ground floor of the
403 11 | children playing at the shore of Tigris river. ~ ~
404 2 | The trip was really short: a week in total, including
405 6 | floor some lost bullets shot by some neighbors to express
406 | should
407 1 | and thus to be able to show our solidarity to our brothers
408 12 | communities in September. A good sign of our confidence in the
409 10 | new weapon had been used, similar to the neutron bomb, that
410 4 | proof. How much suffering in simple and plain Iraqi people! ~ ~
411 | since
412 8 | traditional chiefs of the city sit down (Christians, Muslims,
413 6 | We slept in the terrace where we
414 2 | border to Baghdad it has been slightly damaged, except for a part
415 9 | to feed the debate in a society that is about to be built,
416 8 | ago, while North American soldiers, accompanied by their chaplain,
417 | sometimes
418 5 | committed with his Church. As he speaks Italian, he volunteered
419 3 | American forces seem to be, specially, busy with military operations
420 12 | confidence in the future, in spite of the present situation. ~ ~
421 7 | CNN’s American military spokesman. ~ ~
422 5 | found other NGO during our stay: in the middle of this suffering
423 | still
424 10 | Anyway, it is not a time for strolling in the present Iraq, where
425 3 | nobody dares go out at night. Suddenly, between the border and
426 8 | brothers healthy; they have suffered less than in Baghdad; their
427 7 | On Sunday 24th we took Mossoul route
428 9 | value. It is important to support them, but also to dare find “
429 2 | 30 a.m. There, the first surprise: There are no formalities
430 8 | Muslims wickedness” who doesn’t like Christians, etc. Easy
431 | taking
432 1 | kind. We also wanted to talk with them about the future. ~ ~
433 7 | pillaged. The semi-destroyed tanks and armored cars were obstructing
434 2 | of several vehicles, big taxis, Chevrolet type, who left
435 2 | a.m.: my record, for the tenth time I traveled this distance!~ ~
436 6 | We slept in the terrace where we were comfortable.
437 7 | inexperienced, probably terrified by this hostile world, from
438 [Title]| Text~ ~ ~
439 | these
440 8 | Mossoul constantly, where many think Saddam is hiding, disguised
441 12 | Four of our young brothers, three Iraqi and a French are going
442 | thus
443 11 | playing at the shore of Tigris river. ~ ~
444 7 | with huge military camps, today abandoned. What has not
445 | too
446 6 | always omnipresent have been torn down. Population is much
447 2 | really short: a week in total, including transfers. We
448 3 | million inhabitants where traffic lights do not work, there
449 2 | week in total, including transfers. We left Amman by road on
450 11 | only destroyed but also transformed: children playing at the
451 2 | record, for the tenth time I traveled this distance!~ ~
452 9 | instance, who we should avoid treating them as devils. Of course,
453 7 | protected that make possible the tremendous logistics that comprises
454 2 | including those who cause troubles like Al Qaeda, who might
455 7 | petrol convoys coming from Turkey to Iraq exporting their
456 8 | say, from the distance. Twelve years of embargo have challenged
457 2 | the indifferent look of two American GI. Which means
458 2 | vehicles, big taxis, Chevrolet type, who left us in Iraq’s border
459 10 | that might have killed all types of lives (men and animals)
460 8 | distance not to fall in typical explanations such as: “Muslims
461 1 | friends, after months of undergoing experiences of every kind.
462 | until
463 12 | It seems urgent that the international community
464 8 | Christians, Muslims, Kurds…) USA choppers fly above Mossoul
465 | used
466 7 | language, nor the culture. “We’ve got quite a lot of money”,
467 10 | for “wiping out”? If this verified, how many questions are
468 | via
469 9 | reconciliation to avoid the gear of violence worsens people’s misfortune.
470 2 | formalities to enter Iraq, no Visa, no identification, or control
471 3 | but it is still little visible. ~ ~
472 4 | family, which we immediately visit, had to wait 6 days to recover
473 8 | Dominican Sisters, to which we visited, experienced also the attack
474 5 | As he speaks Italian, he volunteered as interpreter during and
475 4 | immediately visit, had to wait 6 days to recover the corpse!
476 8 | hurt anybody. What did they want to break down? What the
477 1 | experiences of every kind. We also wanted to talk with them about
478 2 | see the Jordan carefully watching who enters their country
479 10 | Baghdad airport, where a new weapon had been used, similar to
480 8 | hiding, disguised as Imam wearing a white beard. Gossips?
481 7 | to these camps, giving a weird impression after the battle.
482 | when
483 8 | disguised as Imam wearing a white beard. Gossips? We commented
484 8 | explanations such as: “Muslims wickedness” who doesn’t like Christians,
485 4 | collateral damage”. Saad’s wife was worn out, as well as
486 | will
487 3 | military operations in order to wipe out the old regime and it
488 10 | kilometers away: time for “wiping out”? If this verified,
489 5 | one of my Iraqi friends, Wisam, a young Christian Chaldean
490 | without
491 6 | Quadai and Qusai’s deaths. We woke up only due to the noise
492 8 | old devils can be easily woken up. However, Mossoul seems
493 8 | recently renewed is now a wonderful place. However, a grenade
494 5 | the air conditionings from working, even the fans, while it
495 7 | terrified by this hostile world, from which they know neither
496 4 | damage”. Saad’s wife was worn out, as well as his brothers,
497 9 | avoid the gear of violence worsens people’s misfortune. Iraqi
498 7 | heavily armed GI, 18 to 20 year-old guys, clearly inexperienced,