U.S. Closes Two Highways Into Baghdad (For a little road repair)

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=716&e=3&u=/ap/20040417/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The U.S. military closed down two major highways into Baghdad on Saturday in the latest disruption caused by intensified attacks by anti-U.S. insurgents. U.S. and Iraqi negotiators reported progress in talks aimed at easing the fighting in Fallujah, while the besieged city saw its quietest day yet.


Sections of the two highways, north and south of the capital, were closed off to repair damage from a mounting number of roadside bombs. Commanders suggested the routes remained vulnerable to attacks by insurgents who have been targeting U.S. military supply lines.


"We've got to fix those roads, we've also got to protect those roads," Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt told reporters in Baghdad.


The military warned that civilians found on the closed sections "may be considered to be anti-coalition forces" and come under U.S. fire. Kimmitt said civilians would be redirected around the closed sections.

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[ConcernedCanuk]

1. Still killing civilians indiscriminately, will they ever stop?

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From the article:

" Fighting on Friday also killed five militiamen, the military said. Soon after clashes Friday morning, a U.S. tank opened fire with a machinegun on a car passing its convoy, killing two civilians. An AP reporter witnessed the shooting."
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I don't see where there was any indication that this car was a threat.

I know, I know . . .

Shoot first,

Ask questions later

(sigh)

[Just Me]

2. What happened to the insurgents having bombed those bridges?

WTF?

Since CENTCOM screens absolutely everything, I no longer believe anything they say.

[floda]

3. maybe the bridges

on the road needs some urgent repair too.


Insurgents Blow Up Bridges Near Baghdad


Politics: 17 April 2004, Saturday.
Iraqi insurgents have blown up two bridges south of Baghdad, cutting the main road that links the capital with the port town of Basra.

According to reports US administration representatives have reiterated that the two roads are closed, but have refused to confirm reports about the blasts.

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=33538

[Just Me]

4. Oh, okay,...2 + 2 = ? *eom*

[bemildred]

5. Raises the question as to who is hunting who here.

Who is "surrounded", who is "trapped", and who is "isolated"?
Who's position is "crumbling"?

It would be interesting to know what is going through Kimmett
the Frog's mind now.