Word: al-hilli
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...just happy that I have a chance to escape from here." But in Iraq, tolerance has become a rare commodity. Hatred between Iraq's Shi'ites and Sunnis runs so deep that few dare cross the divide and seek partners outside their sect. Jumana Majid, 24, and Abdel-Salaam al-Hilli, 27, both graduate students at Baghdad University, had been involved for three years before he formally asked to marry her. Majid's parents, who are Sunni, quickly gave their blessing, but two of her three brothers stood in the way. "My youngest brother, in front of all our family...
...family and married a Muslim. She is seen being kicked and stoned by a group of men, while uniformed Iraqi policemen stand by. One man picks up a large boulder and drops it on her head. Terrified that she may meet Aswad's fate but determined to stick by al-Hilli, Majid says her best hope is that they will both be able to emigrate to someplace beyond the reach of her brothers after she and al-Hilli have completed their education...
...hope, for the sake of those who suffered under the two brothers, that they are punished for their crimes. Iraq's freedom will not be complete until Uday and Qusay are captured. For Iraqis, that day will truly be a day of celebration. MOHAMMED AL-HILLI Wembley, England...
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