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Former Iraqi Defense Minister Surrenders

NPR | By Emily Harris

Published September 19, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

Former Iraqi Defense Minister Sultan Hashim Ahmed surrenders to U.S. forces in Mosul after weeks of negotiations. Ahmed remains a popular figure with many Iraqis, and that affects the manner in which American officials are dealing with him. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

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Emily Harris

International Correspondent Emily Harris is based in Jerusalem as part of NPR's Mideast team. Her post covers news related to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She began this role in March of 2013.

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