Syria blames U.S. for Iraq infiltrators

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N23648500.htm

Syria blames U.S. for Iraq infiltrators

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Syria blamed the United States on Friday for guerrilla infiltrations into Iraq, saying Washington had failed to secure the other side of the Iraqi-Syrian border or provide promised technical help.

Syrian ambassador Fayssal Mekdad told the United Nations his country had deployed thousands of soldiers in an effort to secure the lengthy desert border and had intercepted many attempted infiltrators.

"In return, those who ceaselessly hurl accusations against Syria have failed to shoulder their responsibility to ensure effective control on the borders from the other side," he said in an address to the 191-nation U.N. General Assembly.

"Although some did promise to assist us and provide technical equipment for border control, they have failed to come through on their promises," Mekdad added.

[lyonn]

1. Bushco's blame game going on

ya know, blame the other guy for your failings? The media occasionally makes mention of Syria's complaints in this area and then skips on to other things, like reporting that Syria is to blame for most of the insurgents moving into Iraq.