Iraqis Reflect on the Capture of Saddam

With the capture of Saddam Hussein, Iraqis all over the world are breathing a collective sigh of relief. While joy is the most prevalent and immediate reaction, the momentous arrest caused many complex and conflicting emotions.

On Point talks with a roundtable of Iraqis reflecting on the fall of Saddam.

Guests:

Shakar Mustafa, Visiting Professor of Irish and Arabic Studies at Boston University, Former Vice President of the English Department at the University of Mosul. Left Iraq in 1990

Alex Owenati, small business owner and engineer living in Nashville Tenn;