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Former Iraqi Defense Minister Surrenders

By Emily Harris
Published September 18, 2003 at 9:00 PM PDT
This story was published more than 21 years ago.

Former Iraqi Defense Minister Sultan Hashim Ahmed surrenders to U.S. forces in Mosul after weeks of negotiations. Ahmed remains a popular figure with many Iraqis, and that affects the manner in which American officials are dealing with him. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

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Emily Harris
International Correspondent Emily Harris is based in Jerusalem as part of NPR's Mideast team. Her post covers news related to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She began this role in March of 2013.
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