For Immediate Release
April 7, 2004

Iraqis Reject Violence
Iraq Fact of the Day

The Iraqi Governing Council issued a statement on April 5 condemning recent acts of violence and calling on Iraqis to continue to work together toward democracy. This reflects the sentiment of an overwhelming majority of Iraqis. According to a recent poll, 78 percent of Iraqis say that attacks against Coalition forces are unacceptable. The vast majority of Iraqis favor an end to violence and hope to build a peaceful, democratic society.

Sources: ABC News and the Iraqi Governing Council