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Malaysia supports US attempt to oust Saddam Hussein

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has given conditional support to any US attempt to oust Iraqi President Saddam Hussein but on the proviso that Iraqi people are not made to suffer.

During his visit to the US, Dr Mahathir told the Washington Times, if the US can oust President Hussein then it should but not at the expense of the Iraqi people.

US President George W. Bush has accused Saddam Hussein of sponsoring international terrorism.

17/05/2002 07:11:40 | ABC Radio Australia News

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