Shiites in Iraq unhappy with handling of power

From: Oakland Tribune | Date: April 11, 2007| Author: Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press | Copyright information

BAGHDAD -- Hassan Allawi, one of Iraqs most prominent historians, looked forward to the ouster of Saddam Husseins government and the chance for fellow Shiites to lead his country.

Now, hes disgusted.

They have come to rule but they have no idea how to do it. Theyve left the Shiites with nothing to be proud of, said the silver- haired scholar, 72, who spoke by telephone from Syria.

The results of the past four years have disillusioned many of Iraqs Shiites, especially th...

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