Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 10:00 AM EDT
U.N. Bombed in Baghdad
A suicide attacker’s bomb exploded at United Nations’ headquarters in Baghdad today, leaving 17 dead and dozens wounded. The attack is a further blow to security in U.S.-occupied Iraq, and further complicates the U.N.’s role there. After playing second fiddle to British and American aims in Iraq, can the U.N. avoid stepping into the line of fire?
Guests:
Ghaith Abdul Ahad, Iraqi citizen and Web Blogger
David Mack, vice president of the Middle East Institute, former deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs who served twice in Baghdad
Richard Wolfe, diplomatic correspondent, “Newsweek”
