Iraq: October 12, 2000

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The UN reported that the Iraqi government is trying to rein in dissidents outside the country by sending them videotapes of female family members being raped. The dissidents are then told that if they don't stop their activities against Iraq, more tapes will arrive. The technique is apparently very effective.

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