Thursday, December 6, 2007

but on the other hand mr gates

Military strikes against Kurdish rebels increase tensions on Iraqi border ;
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/
American-backed killer militias strut across Iraq
Members of the Baghdad Brigade receive $300 a man each month from the Americans to help keep out Al-Qaeda
A Question of Honour
Britain is still failing to protect its interpreters and their families in Iraq

It is six weeks since the Government promised an “urgent review” of the situation of Iraqis whose lives are in danger because of their work as interpreters for the British Army. During that time, the 5,000 British troops have pulled back from central Basra to the airport, mainly for their own safety. Nothing has been done for the interpreters. Several have already been tortured and killed. Some have received death threats from militia thugs who accuse them of collaboration. Their homes are unprotected and their families live in terror. Out of loyalty and honour, they remain at their posts, helping British troops understand the dangers and the confusion. In return, they have been contemptuously brushed aside, as though they were trouble-makers demanding special favours. This is utterly shameful.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_article/article2469088.ece
‘Al-Qaeda’ attacks leave 34 dead
At least 34 people were killed in gun battles when suspected al-Qaeda fighters attacked three villages, officials said

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