[Dean's World] Dave Price: New Tactics in Baghdad

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Posted by Dave Price:
New Tactics in Baghdad
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1148611313.shtml


   [1]This is interesting:

     The initial focus of the effort will be restoring order for the
     capital's more than 5 million residents, who have suffered the most
     from suicidal killers, roadside bombs and sectarian death squads.
     "It is time for those who want to steal the smiles from the Iraqi
     people and turn its women into mourners to be silenced," said
     Deputy Prime Minister Salam Zikam Ali al-Zubaie, the Sunni Arab who
     is filling the defense post temporarily.
     "We are forming a force to protect Baghdad by the best and trained
     elements in the interior and defense ministries. They will be under
     one leadership and under the direct supervision of the prime
     minister," Talabani told al-Furat TV.
     The various Iraqi police and army units now wear a variety of
     uniforms. Talabani said the new unit would wear one uniform, "be
     the only authorized force to travel in Baghdad." The goal is to
     eliminate death squads and other armed groups who roam the capital
     disguised as security forces.

   Should be somewhat more difficult for the death squads to operate.
   Good to see they're taking some decisive action. Or at least talking
   about it.

References

   1. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060526/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_060525174246;_ylt=Ag3syiFK19WUZf4sBT6WfEtX6GMA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl