Telephone interview with Chinese analysts on Saddam´s execution

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-30-2006 14:08

Will the death of the former strongman, usher in a bright future for the war-torn country? For more analysis on the execution and the situation in Iraq, CCTV reporter turns to Li Guofu, a senior Chinese expert on the study of the Middle East.

Question 1:

Saddam Hussein's execution was quite dramatically scheduled to take place before the start of the new year. But do you think the hanging came around just a little too quickly?

We know the verdict was announced on November 5th. And that Iraq's highest court rejected Saddam's appeal on Tuesday. Now, only a few days later, he has been executed. Do you think all the necessary judicial procedures were completed?

Question 2:

In which direction do you think the Iraqi security situation will go in a post-Saddam era?

The sectarian conflict between Iraq's Sunni and Shiite Muslims are a constant threat to the country's stability. Will the conflict now worsen following Saddam's execution?

Question 3:

The Bush Administration's policy towards Iraq seems to be indispensable in any discussion about the country's situation. We know the administration is re-adjusting its Iraq policy, particularly since the Mid-term election in October. In your opinion, is Saddam's death a turning point for the administration's Iraq policy?

Editor:Du Xiaodan