Iraqi Forces Unable to Meet Threat Alone -- Bremer

[Dover]

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces alone will be unable to face the threat posed by insurgents after the U.S. coalition transfers power to Iraqis on June 30, U.S. administrator Paul Bremer said in a statement Sunday.
Bremer said the surge of violence and kidnappings in Iraq in the past two weeks illustrated the dangers.

"It is clear that Iraqi forces will not be able, on their own, to deal with these threats by June 30 when an Iraqi government assumes sovereignty," he said.

"Instead, Iraq and troops from many countries, including the United States will be partners in providing the security Iraqis need."


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http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=4858106

[DemExpat]

1. What a surprise......

:-)


:nuke:

DemEx