Iraqi NGOs appeal for clemency

Several dozen Iraqi NGOs have appealed to Poland to take an honest stand tow ard Iraq. According to unofficial sources, the plea was received by Andrzej Biera, head of the Polish Embassy. "It is common knowledge that the existing embargo is destroying Iraq's infrastructure, and has a negative impact on se ctors such as the economy, healthcare, culture and education. As a result of these sanctions, as well as the shortage in food supplies and medicines, tho usands of children and elderly people have lost their lives," reads the Iraq i document, continuing, "We appeal to Poles to take a stand that would be in the name of truth." (Polskie Radio) A.C.