*Ø* Occupation watch

[Good to see that the highly experienced and esteemed Australian journalist Paul McGeough's important story about Allawi is getting some coverage at last in the USA (but nowhere near enough). Golly, even the Kansas City Star has the story, albeit a week late. I'd almost given up hope. If Allawi is a murderer, some reassessment is called for.]

Iraq rumors reflect debate over need for a strongman

"Is there any truth to these tales that Allawi has shot suspects? The stories have been denied by Allawi and dismissed by members of his interim government, the U.S. Embassy and a State Department spokesman. The Iraqi press has refrained from making any mention of the story. On the other hand, former British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook urged the Red Cross to investigate the allegations.

"The most complete version of the story appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, an Australian newspaper. Two anonymous sources claimed that they had witnessed Allawi executing six handcuffed and blindfolded prisoners in a Baghdad jail."
Source: SFGate.com

Also of interest
Iraq's transition to dictatorship
Red Cross urged to investigate Allawi
Occupation Watch website