The Iraqi opposition is planning to open recruitment centers in London, Washington and several Arab cities to sign up volunteers to help overthrow Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, British newspapers reported on Saturday.
The Daily Telegraph said they would try to sign up people to fight alongside United States forces in any military operation to oust Saddam. The Times said the opposition headquarters would be based in the British capital, according to AFP.
Former Iraqi officers in exile met in London last month and announced the formation of a war council to topple the Iraqi ruler, amidst growing speculation that Washington will take military action against Baghdad.
Moreover, the papers reported claims by General Tawfiq al-Yassiri, spokesman of the 15-member war council that the group was inundated with offers after announcing its establishment in mid-July.
He further said he was expecting thousands of volunteers to fight, the papers added. (Albawaba.com)
