Iraq will hold a popular referendum on October 15 to decide whether to renew President Saddam Hussein's mandate for a further seven years, an official newspaper reported Sunday.
"The previous referendum on October 15, 1995, and the upcoming referendum on October 15, 2002, show the close relationship between the faithful Iraqi people and the great leader Saddam Hussein," Al-Qadissiya said.
"What was achieved in the previous referendum and what will be achieved in the upcoming one will signal the failure of the aggressive and terrorist policy of the US administration," the newspaper said.
Washington has repeatedly threatened to take military action against Baghdad, including overthrowing Saddam's regime, for allegedly developing weapons of mass destruction. (Albawaba.com)
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