Trump calls Miss Iraq 'very brave'

[ECH1969]

Miss Universe pageant owner Donald Trump says he is considering a tribute to the newly crowned Miss Iraq, who has been hiding amid death threats.

"She is very proud to have won, and now she is in a very tough position," Trump told Friday's New York Post. "She is extremely brave."

Shahakian told ABC's "Good Morning America" she was going into hiding, but the Post said it is believed she is still in Iraq. Trump said there may be a special salute to Shahakian during the Miss Universe pageant July 23 in Los Angeles.

"We've had countries in the contest before where it was not the most popular thing to do, but never like this," he said.

http://washingtontimes.com/upi/20060414-081153-6829r.htm

[ECH1969]

1. Here are the pics

This is the first Miss Iraq winner who went into hiding after being threatened with rape and disfigurement.



this is the new one

[rodeodance]

3. beautiful women-both of them.

[bdamomma]

4. they are

both Armenian Iraqi women, they are beautiful women. They call them infidels disgusting, because they are Christian. There are many Armenian people living in Iraq and Iran, this is my nationality and it hurts me to no end. Beautiful women and children, all of them.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

2. No pictures?

what kind of contest winner is she?

[951-Riverside]

5. ...Which "winner" is he refering to?

From what I heard earlier the first winner passed up her crown, the runner up passed but the young lady in 3rd place took it.