(8 Apr 2003) Pool
8.4.03 Basra, Iraq
Various shots of crowds throwing stones at vehicles
People pulling goods from back of truck, soldier intervenes
Wide shot, crowd on Basra street
Man carrying sack
Crowd gathered around soldiers distributing aid
Men quarrelling over goods
Tractor pulling trailer laden with aid
Soldier trying to calm crowd
Soldier bundling man into car
Crowd chasing car
Crowd around coach laden with aid
Crowd walking, child throws stone
Wide shot, angry crowd in street
VOXPOP: (English) UK Soldier:
"We know these people are thieves. And I'm getting some people to take these people away and then we will return the sugar and grain to the grain store for the people. But I need your help."
Boat being towed on trailer behind bus
Various, Iraqis carrying furniture from building
Tracking shot as tank drives past Sheraton hotel
Interior of empty hotel
Man stealing chair
Mattress being thrown out of window, followed by carpet
Pan to bomb in grounds
Child bites picture of Saddam on money
8.4.03 Al Qurnah, village near Basra, Iraq
British tank with rope attached
Pan to statue of Saddam being pulled down
Crowds cheer as statue falls on floor
British soldiers approach statue
Pan of crowds cheering
Crowds walk up to kick statue of Saddam on floor

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