(CPOD) Apr. 8, 2003 - While a majority of French citizens oppose the United States-led military campaign in Iraq, most want the coalition to triumph, according to a poll by BVA released by LCI and Paris Match. 81 per cent of respondents oppose the war in Iraq, but 52 per cent are hoping for Saddam Hussein's regime to be defeated.

In previous surveys conducted in France, the percentage of respondents who wanted the Iraqi armed forces to emerge victorious was as high as 25 per cent, but this number falls to less than 10 per cent in the BVA poll.

Regardless of their views on the conflict, a majority of French residents believe no measures have been observed to attenuate civilian casualties. 57 per cent of respondents say the coalition is not doing enough to avoid hurting or killing Iraqi non-combatants

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