Unable to shake Saddam Hussein from his perch, the United States nine years ago introduced the most sweeping economic sanctions in modern history against the people of Iraq. Now the Iraqis, who have suffered the brunt of the sanctions, are devastated.
Thousands die from preventable disease every week.
Less than half the population has access to clean water. Springs delegation to Iraq Betsie Weil, Sr. Once a country rich in medical technology, doctors now do not have access to medicine, vaccines or even textbooks. Infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world. There are no parts available, due to the sanctions.