9. But the threat from Iraq does not depend solely on the capabilities we have

described. It arises also because of the violent and aggressive nature of Saddam

Hussein's regime. His record of internal repression and external aggression gives

rise to unique concerns about the threat he poses. The paper briefly outlines in

Part 3 Saddam's rise to power, the nature of his regime and his history of regional

aggression. Saddam's human rights abuses are also catalogued, including his

record of torture, mass arrests and summary executions.

10. The paper briefly sets out how Iraq is able to finance its weapons programme.

Drawing on illicit earnings generated outside UN control, Iraq generated illegal

income of some $3 billion in 2001. 

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