Refugees describe Iraqi forces in Kuwait as young, violent troops
Refugees at the Saudi border say most Iraqi invaders are poor, confused teenagers while Republican Guards tighten control in Kuwait City. Checkpoints every 900 feet, and widespread roadblocks, disrupt movement as guards search homes. About 500 refugees arrived Wednesday, far fewer than the 6,000 since Saturday, amid reports of random male detentions and rising charges of rape.
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Enduring Embargo Spurs Diplomacy as Kuwait Crisis Grows
France led a symbolic air embargo extension after Iraqi raids on diplomatic compounds in Kuwait. Iraq massed about 360,000 troops around Kuwait, prompting 100,000 U.S. soldiers to Saudi Arabia and naval forces to the region. Thousands of troops and many ships from allies converged as hundreds of detainees faced use as human shields. Talks in Rabat aimed at ending the crisis. a broad Arab summit discussed withdrawal and a Middle East conference. Refugees numbered over 6,000 into Saudi Arabia, with Iraqi troops tightening control. Defense Secretary Cheney urged Congress to grant post event spending authority for Gulf operations.
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National Organization for Women officials demanded an apology after accusations that Thurmond called witnesses ladies and spoke patronizingly to Molly Yard. They argued Simpson’s handling of the hearing was equally problematic, while aides defended Thurmond’s courtesy and officials noted Yard’s dramatic responses during the session.
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