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GSM licence award delayed

12 Nov 2003

Lawyers representing the USA-led coalition in Iraq have recommended that the country delays the award of three GSM licences for ten days, while they investigate the licence award. The probe is directed at possible collusion by Iraqi billionaire Nahhmi Aucji and Orascom Telecom in the licensing process.

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