6 NATO allies refuse to help U.S. in Iraq

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Friday, November 19, 2004 · Last updated 11:32 a.m. PT
Seatle Post Intelligence

6 NATO allies refuse to help U.S. in Iraq

By BARRY SCHWEID
AP DIPLOMATIC WRITER

WASHINGTON -- At least six NATO allies are refusing to send military instructors to help the United States train Iraqi officers, another impediment in the Bush administration's drive for support for its effort to pacify Iraq.

The six nations - Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Luxembourg and Greece - had refused to contribute troops to the U.S.-led coalition that overthrew President Saddam Hussein and to the postwar campaign against insurgents.

The administration was hoping to forge a consensus on postwar peacemaking. The project to train Iraqi officers will not involve combat duties and is part of a broader security program.

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