Polls Show Muslim World Against US War in Afghanistan

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Polls Show Muslim World Against US War in Afghanistan

Most Muslims -- 77 percent of all those surveyed -- said that US actions in Afghanistan are "morally unjustifiable" while 53 percent had an unfavorable view of the United States, according to a poll of nearly 10,000 people in nine Muslim nations. Additionally, the poll found a perception of an America that is "ruthless, arrogant, aggressive and conceited".

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U.S. actions regarded as morally unjustifiable

Most Muslims -- 77 percent of all those surveyed -- said that U.S. actions in Afghanistan are "morally unjustifiable" while 53 percent had an unfavorable view of the United States, according to a poll of nearly 10,000 people in nine Muslim nations.

In the Gallup Organization poll conducted for USA Today, 61 percent of the 9,924 respondents said that news reports were false in stating that Arabs were behind attacks on New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Only 18 percent believed that Arabs were responsible.

Perception of American in Muslims

The highest favorable rating for the United States came from Lebanon with 41 percent. The lowest was Pakistan, where the United States had a 5 percent favorable rating.

Additionally, the poll found a perception of an America that is "ruthless, arrogant, aggressive and conceited," Gallup officials said.

Pollsters queried residents of Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

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