Talk:Tikrit
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About 2500 Iraqi forces were expected to be defending against the attack - expected by whom? -- Zoe
i heard media reports that the population of this town was 260,000. Are we sure of our number? Rmhermen 16:31 Apr 14, 2003 (UTC)
BBC NEWS [1] reports 260.000 also, and Tikrit is also reported as the last of the major cities in Iraq to fall, Also Fox News reported 260,000
But this source says 28,000 in 2002:
And this says 29,700 in 2003:
This says 30,000:
My conclusion is that the journalists are getting pretty confused, and that "major city" is simply not correct. On the other hand, how could Saddam recruit so many people of hos administration and Republican Guard among a population of just 30,000.
My guess is that they are counting also the surrounding cities:
- Tikrit 29,700
- Samarra 201,700
- ad-Dawr ?
- Bayji 6,900 in 1965 (!)
Whatever, 30,000 is in the right ballpark. Egil 08:56 Apr 15, 2003 (UTC)
[edit] Calling Saddam 'former President' is a POV
Calling Saddam Hussein either the legitimate or former President of Iraq suggests a non-NPOV. It is not the universal opinion of Iraqis that he is no longer the legal President (IIRC, a survey last month said 45% of Iraqis recognize him) Aminaa
- Yoy must recognise the difference between what is and what you may believe should be. Saddam is currently not the president of Iraq. He is on trial and in the custody of a different government than his own. TewfikTalk 01:44, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Notable citizens?
I know Saladin and, of course, Saddam Hussein were born here, but I think I need more to start a notable people column. Any others? Imperius iv 19:21, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
