Meanwhile Back in Iraq…..
Moqtada al-Sadr called for a cease fire back in August (probably the real reason there’s been a drop in violence, not because of the U.S. surge) only to regroup and strengthen his forces. Analysts say the group may reemerge as a Hizbullah like presence in Iraq. I guess when they come out of the shadows we’ll see what effect the surge has had.
Iraq’s National Secuity Advisor has stated they will NEVER allow permanent military bases on Iraq soil. That’s ok with me, but I’m sure ole George and Dick will have some way of making them rethink this!
There is one thing that unites Iraq. Their hatred of the U.S.
The Iraqi government, in a move to thwart the U.S. initiative to bring women into the police force, has ordered all female officers to surrender their weapons to be redistributed to men. Those who don’t will have their pay withheld.
The UN Refugee Agency is not encouraging refugees in Jordan to return to Iraq until a thorough evaluation of the situation in Iraq is done, but they are willing to help those determined to return.
.General George Casey is pushing to eliminate 15 month tours in Iraq.
A rocket attack sparked a big fire at a domestic oil refinery in Southern Iraq yesterday.
