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ANTI-SADDAM RIOTS IN BASRA

Rioting is taking place in Basra by locals opposed to Saddam Hussein, reports say.
Iraqi troops are reported to be firing on the rioters.

British forces are firing on Iraqi positions which are trying to crush the civilian uprising.
Reporter Richard Gaisford said intelligence from the city suggested that local people had indicated they would welcome the Allied forces but were in fear of Saddam loyalists.
"Now it seems they have had the courage to stand up to Saddam Hussein and his regime and they will be supported by British forces," Gaisford said.

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Sounds like they couldn't wait any longer.

[concerned about politics]

local people had indicated they would welcome the Allied forces but were in fear of Saddam loyalists.

I would believe that's the position of most of Iraq.