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Coverage dated October 17, 2021

Iraqis say Colin Powell "lied" for 2003 U.S. invasion, resulting in "never-ending wars"

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"He lied, lied and lied," said Maryam, a 51-year-old Iraqi writer and mother of two who spoke on condition her last name not be used.

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  1. Newsweek

    Iraqis say Colin Powell "lied" for 2003 U.S. invasion, resulting in "never-ending wars" (opens Newsweek)

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    "He lied, lied and lied," said Maryam, a 51-year-old Iraqi writer and mother of two who spoke on condition her last name not be used.

  2. Al Jazeera

    ‘He lied’: Iraqis blame Colin Powell for role in invasion on Iraq (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Powell’s 2003 UN testimony was key in events Iraqis say led to heavy costs for them – which can still be felt today.

  3. The Times of Israel

    ‘He lied’: Many Iraqis still blame Colin Powell for role in Iraq war (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Former US secretary of state remembered for speech to UN justifying 2003 invasion: 'A whole country was destroyed, and we continue to pay the price'

  4. KOB 4

    'He lied': Iraqis still blame Powell for role in Iraq war (opens KOB 4)

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