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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2003
Page
10
In Baghdad markets AK-47s and other guns sell for as little as ten dollars as abandoned Iraqi arsenals and looters flood the streets with weapons. Residents say most Iraqis now own multiple guns and regional instability worsens as Marines note weapon caches in civilian areas and depots.
Iraq, while lacking reliable electricity and government structures, attracts tech investors. Rebuilding telecoms will cost billions and faces hurdles like weak Internet and scarce wireless service. US aid projects exclude telecom oversight, yet officials see potential gains for Iraqi people and returning professionals in Internet cafes and global connections.
In Doha AP reports Patriot missiles, once hailed for shooting down Iraqi rockets, have downed more than 10 targets but caused two allied jet losses. Analysts call the system a major disappointment, citing friendly fire and lethal flaws despite a $3 billion upgrade and ongoing assessment of overall effectiveness.
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