Sectors of Iraqi economy improving despite sanctions

Thursday, September 26, 2002

UNITED NATIONS -- The head of the U.N. humanitarian program for Iraq said Wednesday certain sectors of Iraq's economy are improving but supplies of electricity, drinking water and medicines are inadequate in many areas, mostly because the program remains cash-strapped.

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