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Reactions ranged from hailing Saddam as a hero to condemning him as another Hitler. "Jubilation and anger," from Reuters:
..."There is a feeling of surprise and disapproval that the verdict has been applied during the holy months and the first days of Eid al-Adha," a presenter on the official al-Ikhbariya TV said after programming was broken to read a statement."Leaders of Islamic countries should show respect for this blessed occasion ... not demean it," said the statement, which was attributed to official news agency SPA's political analyst.
[...]
"This is the worst Eid ever witnessed by Muslims. I had goosebumps when I saw the footage," said Jordanian woman Rana Abdullah, 30, who works in the private sector.
Hesham Kassem, an Egyptian newspaper publisher and human rights activist, said airing the images was controversial, but added: "This man was one of the most brutal mass murderers in the history of mankind. He stands alongside Hitler and Stalin."
But in the impoverished Iraqi village where Saddam was born, residents vowed revenge. "We will all become a bomb," said one young man in Awja, 150 kilometres north of Baghdad.
Libya, the only state to show solidarity with Saddam in his death, declared three days of mourning and cancelled public Eid celebrations. Flags on government buildings flew at half-mast.
While many Arab governments refrained from comment, a senior aide to Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa called the execution "a tragic end to a sad phase in Iraq's history".
"We hope that the Iraqi people would focus on the future to be able to pass this stage, stop the violence and achieve reconciliation," Hesham Youssef told Reuters in Cairo.
The Foreign Ministry in Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, expressed regret that authorities in Iraq went ahead with the execution, and for carrying it out on the first day of the Eid al-Adha feast.
"We hope that carrying out the execution ... would not lead to more deterioration in the situation," the official MENA news agency quoted the ministry's spokesman Alaa El-Hadidi as saying.
The government of Iraqi neighbour Jordan said it hoped the execution would not have "any negative repercussions".
Abdel-Bari Atwan, editor of the London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi newspaper, said Arabs wondered who most deserved to face trial: "Saddam Hussein, who preserved the unity of Iraq, ... or those who engulfed the country in this bloody civil war?"
No street unrest was reported in Arab capitals, where Muslims were preoccupied with the Eid holiday, but thousands of Indians, mostly Muslims, staged anti-US protests.
Tajeddine El Husseini, a Moroccan international economic law professor, said Saddam's "symbolic sacrifice" on a religious day when Muslims slaughter animals would make things worse.
In Afghanistan, a Taliban commander said Saddam's demise would galvanise Muslim opposition to the United States.
"His death will boost the morale of Muslims. The jihad in Iraq will be intensified and attacks on invader forces will increase," Mullah Obaidullah Akhund told Reuters by telephone.
News of Saddam's death shocked Palestinians, many of whom had seen him as an Arab hero for his missile attacks on Israel during the 1991 Gulf War that ended Iraq's occupation of Kuwait.
"The Americans wanted to tell all Arab leaders who are their servants that they are like Saddam, nothing but a sheep slaughtered on Eid," said Abu Mohammad Salama at a Gaza mosque.
Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri said Saddam's execution was a "proof of the criminal and terrorist American policy and its war against all forces of resistance in the world".
In Kuwait, where Saddam is reviled for his 1990 invasion, parliament speaker Jasim Mohammad al-Kharafi hailed the execution, saying it had brought the country "two Eids".
Posted by Robert at December 30, 2006 10:42 PM
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Well, to quote President Bush, "Bring it on!"
The more they fight against us, the more people will realize that the Islamonazis are our enemy! If that's what it takes, then so be it.
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at December 30, 2006 11:00 PM
Tajeddine El Husseini, a Moroccan international economic law professor, said Saddam's "symbolic sacrifice" on a religious day when Muslims slaughter animals would make things worse.
They dont hang sheep
Posted by: shiva at December 30, 2006 11:20 PM
...Abdel-Bari Atwan, editor of the London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi newspaper, said Arabs wondered who most deserved to face trial: "Saddam Hussein, who preserved the unity of Iraq, ... or those who engulfed the country in this bloody civil war?"
It doesn't have to be an either/or proposition. For instance, I am fully in favor of the Iraqi government putting Muqtada Sadr and members of his Mahdi Army on trial. They should be held accountable for their actions.
And you may want to pose your question to Kurdish community in London. Of course, since they aren't Arabs they don't wonder. They remember. And I don't think they will reflect nostalgically on how Saddam preserved Iraqi unity either.
Posted by: No Islam Know Peace at December 30, 2006 11:35 PM
The world is better off without him. I doubt that even his family will really miss him, despite any statements made to that effect. Still, I was uncomfortable watching Muslims in Michigan dancing in the streets and passing out candy following the news of his death. Muslims did the same thing in the West Bank when 9/11 happened. A published statement would have been enough. In my opinion, the carnival atmosphere was not appropriate. And, as for their "Eid" slaughter "holy day," interrupted by Saddam's demise... How many 'holy days' do those people have where the blood of thousands of hapless sheep runs like a red river through their 'holy' cities? They really do celebrate death in all of its most gory forms. I want no part of the whole thing, but, because of my children, I can't afford to ignore Islam or its followers.
Posted by: maryrose at December 30, 2006 11:37 PM
Isn't that Eid al-Hadha another BS "holy" day where Abraham's sacrifice offer of his "favorite" son Ishmael is celebrated by animal blood-letting?
As this event appear to have been "invented" by the godfather of BS, to supplant the story of Abraham offering his legitimate son Isaac, the "holy" day is as meaningless and useless as the whole mess of BS regurgitated by the GF of BS.
Therefore, any Moslem-on-Moslem violence is a proper way to celebrate this "holiest" of "holy" days of the whole heap.
Bad moon rising.
at December 31, 2006 12:01 AM
Wait a shake, I've had my ears talked off by Leftists and Muslims about how Saddam wasn't a Muslim; now that he's dead they're reversing themselves? Say it ain't so...
Posted by: Scorpius at December 31, 2006 12:14 AM
Yes unicorn you are right.
Palestinians Celebrate Eid Al-Adha By Slaughtering Animals
Warning graphic pics
Posted by: blackdogbrigade at December 31, 2006 12:22 AM
This will cause MORE attacks against America and the west? Please. If a palestinian's toilet-hole overflows he will blame America, if a pakistani finds a worm in his apple he will blame America, if a syrian loses a flip-flop he will blame America.
We should do whatever we need to win this war because no matter what happens anywhere in the world, someone always manages to blame the United States.
Posted by: Bacon-I Will Miss Thee at December 31, 2006 12:27 AM
Bacon-I Will Miss Thee/
"We should do whatever we need to win this war because no matter what happens anywhere in the world, someone always manages to blame the United States."
Oh come on, get real! The United States of America in cahoots with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is to blame for one hell of a lot in today's world. Let me give you a few examples:
One man one vote
The rule of law
Representative democracy
Bi-cameral legislatures
Independence of the judiciary
Constitutional approach to government
Impartial policing
Equality of all before the law
Legally regulated capitalism (as opposed to 'controlled')
Labour rights
Women's rights
Gay right's (oops, sorry, just in the UK. You'll catch up later, no doubt)
Abolition of slavery (President Lincoln or Lord Lord Shaftesbury anyone?)
Disability rights
Freedom of conscience
Freedom of religion
Children's rights
Freedom of expression (well, in the USA at least)
and, on a more physical front, consider these things we're to blame for:
Modern medicine and hospitals
Modern sewage disposal
Electricity
Telephones
Mass transportation
Decent housing for all
Social security
Modern childcare
Disease control (Centres for Disease Research and Control in the US and the NHS in the UK)
Public libraries
Public schools
Universities which select on merit not money
Clean water as a right
Clean and unadulterated food in abundance
Help to buy said food if you are poor
Care of the elderly
Care for the infirm
Care for the countryside
Statutory holiday entitlements
and on...
and on...
and on...
Oh yes. We are to blame for so much! We should hang our heads in shame!
Tell me, my friends, how come that two countries which got almost everything right are now trying to destroy themselves with guilt over the few, the very few, things which they got wrong? What the hell is wrong with us?
Dominic.
at December 31, 2006 1:31 AM
Sorry to all the USA readers. The ninth item in the second part of my list should have read: 'Centers for Disease Control and Prevention'. I knew that and I was just being sloppy. Thanks for 'phoning me, Bobby.
Dominic.
Posted by: necessitasnonhabetlegem at December 31, 2006 1:41 AM
"This is the worst Eid ever witnessed by Muslims. I had goosebumps when I saw the footage," said Jordanian woman Rana Abdullah, 30, who works in the private sector....In Kuwait, where Saddam is reviled for his 1990 invasion, parliament speaker Jasim Mohammad al-Kharafi hailed the execution, saying it had brought the country "two Eids".Maybe al-Khafari can lend Rana Abdullah one of his two Eids.
Libya, the only state to show solidarity with Saddam in his death, declared three days of mourning and cancelled public Eid celebrations. Flags on government buildings flew at half-mast.Blasphemy! Mujahids, you need to mount a Jihad against Libya.
Ironically, Libya was one of the only two Arab countries that for most of the Gulf War supported Iran against Iraq.
Posted by: Infidel Pride at December 31, 2006 2:05 AM
blackdogbrigade,
Thanks for the pics of Eid al-Hadha in some never-never-land called--what is it? "Palestine?"
Isn't that some ancient Roman name given to a province of the Roman empire that no longer exists?
Anyway, they not only cut the throats of sheep but of cattle. I suppose they lap up the blood like dogs?
I know they do that when they kill a human they do not agree with.
Posted by: unicorns62000 at December 31, 2006 2:13 AM
The full transcript of the latest Zawahiri tape
http://civoc.com/society/?p=74#more-74
Posted by: Arnie at December 31, 2006 3:34 AM
DHIMMI INDIA (http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14360233)
Saddam's execution sparks protests in India
New Delhi: Former Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein’s execution on Saturday sparked spontaneous protests across the country, as political parties condemned his hanging and said it could trigger more problems in the troubled West Asian nation.
However, the Muslim community was divided on sectarian lines, with minority Shias supporting the execution and Sunnis staging protests and denouncing it.
Full coverage: Death for Saddam | Check out: The rise and fall of Saddam Hussein
In a guarded response, the government, which earlier opposed the execution, said it was "disappointed" at the "unfortunate" event and hoped it would not affect the process of reconciliation and restoration of peace in Iraq.
"We had already expressed the hope that the execution would not be carried out. We are disappointed that it has been (carried out)," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in a statement.
Political parties, including the ruling Congress and the Left, reacted strongly to the hanging of Hussein, terming it a "barbaric" development that would cause "more serious and bigger problems" in Iraq.
The main Opposition BJP, however, was silent on the issue. BJP sources said the party believed opposing the hanging could dilute its Hindutva message and supporting it could be interpreted as being supportive of the US.
The early morning execution sparked protests -- mostly by Muslim groups and Left parties -- in Kolkata, several cities of Kerala, Junagadh, Vijaywada and Raipur.
The ruling CPM and the Opposition Congress in Kerala called a state-wide hartal while West Bengal's ruling Left Front announced it would observe a protest day on January 2.
at December 31, 2006 6:08 AM
MORE DHIMMITDE ....
Hartal total in Kottayam, Thrissur
Staff Reporter
Protest rallies against Saddam's execution
KOTTAYAM: The hartal called by the Left and various Muslim organisations, following the execution of former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein, was total and barring minor incidents, peaceful in the district. Activists of the CPI(M), the NDF and Jamaati Islami took out processions separately at various places and burnt United States President George Bush in effigy.
Processions were held at Kottayam town, Vaikom, Changanassery, Kaduthruthy and Erattupetta. In many places agitators tried to forcibly down the shutters.
However, no arrest has been made in connection with the processions, police said.
Meanwhile, the hartal was near total and barring minor incidents, peaceful in Idukki district, police authorities said.
Our reporter writes from Thrissur: A hartal observed in the district from 3 p.m. on Saturday in protest against the execution of former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein was near total. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), United Democratic Front and about 15 other political parties took out protest marches along the Swaraj Round.
The Corporation council passed a resolution in protest against the execution and described Saddam Hussein as a `martyr'.
Representatives of the CPI(M), CPI, Janata Dal and Kerala Congress (J) spoke. Members of the Opposition in the Corporation council later took out a march. Activists of the AIYF and AISF brunt President of United States George W. Bush in effigy.
Shops and business establishments remained closed. A few reopened after 6 p.m.
Posted by: fcuk at December 31, 2006 6:09 AM
http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/31/25hdline.htm
http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/31/stories/2006123102500300.htm
Muslim organisations flay execution of Saddam Hussein
Staff Reporter
KOZHIKODE: Samastha Kerala Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SKSYS) of Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobakker Musliyar, National Development Front (NDF), the Jama'at-e-Islami, the Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen (KNM) led by Mankada T. Abdul Azeez Moulavi and KNM led by T.P. Abdullakkoya Madhani has condemned the execution of Saddam Hussein.
In a statement here, SKSYS State secretariat said America has committed `a great crime' by killing Saddam after conducting a `farce trial.' American agenda of putting to death those who speak against them can never be justified. It also condemned the killing of Saddam on the occasion of Idul Azha, which was `an insult to the Muslim community. The meeting was presided over by Ponmala Abdulkhadir Musliyar.
In another statement, NDF chairman A. Sayeed said the `martyrdom' of Saddam Hussein would provide strength to anti-imperialist struggles.
Jama'at-e-Islami Kerala amir T. Arifali said the execution of Saddam was `a cowardly and barbaric act.' KNM led by Mankada T. Abdul Azeez Moulavi said the U.S. administration was sowing the seeds of violence and unrest. KNM led by T.P. Abdullakkoya Madhani said that the `cruel murder of Saddam' has shocked and pained the whole world. The timing of the killing, during holy Haj, was in fact `most cruel,' he said.
Posted by: fcuk at December 31, 2006 6:10 AM
This man was one of the most brutal mass murderers in the history of mankind. He stands alongside Hitler and Stalin."
They can add another to this despictable list "muhammud", he alone stands the far greatest killer of humankind, he is satan's enabler, has added millions upon milllions of death, torture and destroyer of human life, destroyer of human goodness and achievement. muhammud will be regarded as the false prophet, true killer of humankind.
Posted by: ZenaWarriorPrincess at December 31, 2006 7:41 AM
From the article:
I had goosebumps when I saw the footage [of Saddam being executed on Eid]
Coming from a non-Muslim, I would understand immediately the meaning of this sentence. It would be clear which emotion they were feeling.
Posted by: special_guest at December 31, 2006 1:56 PM
No Islam Know Peace said
For instance, I am fully in favor of the Iraqi government putting Muqtada Sadr and members of his Mahdi Army on trial. They should be held accountable for their actions.
(It is my neverending duty to question any statement that hints at a "they are just like us" sentiment. Please don't take it as a personal criticism.)
Put on trial by whom? By the "vast majority of moderates", who believe in Truth, Freedom, and Justice? The ones who believe like us that violence is not the first or only way to solve a problem?
Let's be honest with ourselves. Saddam's trial was not a result of the "Iraqi people" realizing that using poison nerve gas on his own people is morally wrong, or that starting a war (what was the excuse that time? Fighting with Iran over some land that had alot of oil?) that killed over 1 million people, or setting up government-sponsored Rape Rooms, or feeding disidents to pet tigers, or any of the other things Saddam did that we think of as being "wrong". No, the "Iraqi people" have not had a moral epiphany. This trial was the Shi'ites, newly in power, taking revenge on a high-profile Sunni who had violently oppressed them. Saddam is not the only one, there are many more each day, but the only difference is the level of media coverage. The others get a one line "6 bodies were found today with obvious signs of torture...etc. etc. etc.".
Put Muqtada Sadr on trial (by the current Shi'ite led government), and he will only be praised, not convicted. And the same would have been true had Saddam been on trial by the Sunnis.
Posted by: special_guest at December 31, 2006 2:14 PM
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