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Cease-fire halts gulf war
Iraq agrees to abide by all Security Council resolutions
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD — An Iraqi military official ordered Iraqi soldiers to stop all fighting in the Persian Gulf War today during a Baghdad radio address.
The order came hours after Iraqi diplomats said they had promised the United Nations that Iraq would honor UN Security Council resolutions on the gulf war.
President Bush had called last night for a temporary cease-fire that would become permanent if Saddam Hussein honored the resolutions.
The Iraqi military official told Baghdad Radio listeners that Bush's order would spare the battered country further losses.
"President Bush ordered to suspend military operations," the official said. "We are happy, we are willing, we are grateful, we have a lot of our sons and grant the safety of our
people.
"Therefore, orders were issued to all our men in the battlefront not to open fire."
Iraiqi diplomats said the U.N. letter was addressed to the Security Council and Secretary-General Javier García, who will lead the Iraqi Foreign Minister Minjar Aziz.
Bush said last night that a permanent cease-fire would depend upon Iraq's compliance with U.N. resolutions and the alliance of all prisoners and Kuwaiti detainees.
"This suspension of offensive combat operations is contingent upon Iraq's not firing upon any coalition forces and not launching Scud missiles against any other country." Bush said. "If Iraq violates these terms, coalition forces will be free to resume military operations."
The end of the fighting, if it holds, came exactly 100 hours after allied
forces launched their ground attack and six weeks after allies began their relentless bombardment that left the Iraqi army unwilling to fight.
"Kuwait is liberated, Iraq's army is defeated," Bush said. "Our military objectives are met Kuwait is surrounded by warrants, in control of their own destiny."
Bush decided to call off the fighting after determining that pursuing it further would lead to unnecessary harm. Mr. Clinton stresses secretary, Martin Fitzwater said.
the president pointed to Saddam as the source of Iraq's devastation as he included a message to the Iraqi people in his address, "You, the people of Iraq, are not our enemy. We do not seek your destruction. We have treated your prisoners of war with kindness."
More global reaction Pages 8,9
February 27:
"Walls" of fire
1 U.S. troops direct massive fire at remaining Iraqis
2 Marines block Iraqi retreat
3 Marines seize Kuwait airport from Iraqis
4 Saudis outside Kuwait City
Naval forces shell coast; air support continues for ground troops
SOURCE: Compiled by LILY DOW
Cease-fire cheers soldiers, families
Knight-Ridder Tribute News/BILL BAKER and MARTY WESTMAN
Topeka soldier in gui
By Patricia Rojas Kansan staff writer
Lt Col Bill Fargo was watching CNN in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, when President Bush announced a cease-fire in the Persian Gulf War last night.
Fargo was surprised. But he did not allow the news to raise his hopes
“There’s just a cease-fire,” Fargo said. “It doesn’t mean that war is over. But it’s nice that it’s getting closer to the end.”
Fargo, a. Topoka resident, said it
was hard to daddish when she met
Bush's驻外 advisers at the soars.
Ted Frederickson holds up a co
Panel u Six professors
As the announcement of a cease fire signaled the apparent end of the Persian Gulf War, a forum of six professors discussed the past, current and future policy of the Unite States in the region.
By Benjamin W. Allen
Kansan staff writer
Tim Miller, assistant professor of religious studies, said after the forum that the first thing to do after a war was what Lincoln did after the Civil War: Be as generous a possible with the enemy.
Members of the forum express their concern that the phrase "support our troops" had been misco strued as "support the policy"; at that real support for the troop was only when the troop came home.
we have nothing to gain by an further humiliation of the people if I traq.' he said. 'You are better. Your only hope a better future is to make it better
Tom Berger, assistant director
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This year, however, students want to do what no one else is doing. Of course, there are still the old favorites, like Cancun and South Padre Island, but places like Chicago, St. Louis and San Diego are becoming more popular.
In the past, an ideal place to spend spring break was the place everyone was going to be. Whether basking in the sun of Daytona Beach or skiing the slopes of Breckenridge, people wanted to be in the most popular places.
Students are planning vacations to closer places for shorter periods of time to save
money and to reduce the time taken off from work. Also, people are visiting beaches that are less familiar to avoid bigger crowds and higher costs.
Despite the increasing number of students planning vacations to new places, many are still looking forward to a week full of fun lying on the beach or racing down the mountain side.
Big cities such as New York and Mexico City are also becoming popular spots to spend spring break. These cities hold many points of interest for students, including famous night clubs, museums, restaurants and other landmarks.
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