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I've just come back from 2 weeks in iraq (and have now to rewrite all my stories in progress given the much-delayed but welcome news on sanctions-easing). I'm wondering - does anyone know the name of the official iraqi government agency that deals with the Iranian Shi'a tourists, 4000 of whom are pouring off the buses every week? Also, as they're each charged $450, is this just hard currency pocket money or should it technically be sanctioned? by the way, re: chlorine, i didn't smell diesel once, nor did my clothes or any water smell of it, but I was in the Sheraton. The editor of Baghdad Observer did say that chlorine would be banned under smart sanctions, as would pesticides. I did notice however more fruit and vegetables since last year, more internet cafes (4), and an interesting semi-privatisation scheme that has been set up in some hospitals and cultural institutes. if anyone has any thoughts on these, please let fly. though obviously it's not the day's biggest news and you may prefer to dwell on that. also any word on reaction from the iraqis? particularly with regards to arms inspections? -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a discussion list run by the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq For removal from list, email soc-casi-discuss-request@lists.cam.ac.uk Full details of CASI's various lists can be found on the CASI website: http://www.casi.org.uk