AL-QAIDA'S Iraqi branch launched an internet campaign threatening Iraqis with death if they take part in the October referendum to approve the country's constitution.
In one of the posters, the words constitution, democracy and elections appear on a road leading to "danger". Along the road lies an enormous cross, broken into pieces.
"Our constitution: the Koran," one of the five posters read. "O Muslims, boycott the elections," was the message on another.
Another directly warns Iraqis to stay away from polling booths:
"Muslim brother, please know that the polling stations of the non-believers will be legitimate targets of the mujahedeen's attacks. Therefore, stay far away for your own safety".
The internet campaign comes a day before Iraq's leaders are due to complete their draft charter of the country's first constitution since Saddam Hussein's ouster. |