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Post by Mech on Apr 28, 2004 17:39:26 GMT -5
Countdown for Iraq's Waco put on hold... Last weeks reports didn't sound good: GUERRILLAS and residents in Fallujah have "days, not weeks" to turn in heavy weapons or face renewed military action, the top US marine commander in Iraq said. Bush's Decision on a Possible Attack on Falluja Seems Near: www.nytimes.com/2004/04/25/international/25IRAQ.html?ex=1083844908&ei=1&en=ad7cc2ac89e2f2a3...The Marines have encircled the city, awaiting Mr. Bush's decision. ...the military is planning swift raids by Marine riflemen — backed by helicopters and gunships — aimed at the insurgents' leaders and their gunmen, while encouraging others in the city to evacuate or stay under cover. This weekend, in conflicting reports, an attack on Fallujah was obviously postponed again. Political Damage Control? U.S. troops will now begin patrols with Iraqi security forces in Fallujah, the military said, as the United States backed down from warnings of an all-out assault that could spark new bloodshed and deepen anti-American sentiment. The patrols are to begin as early as Tuesday. www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4020222,00.html The escalation in Iraq is still reflecting international policy. Denmark's defense minister resigned Friday as lawmakers questioned military intelligence reports the government used to justify its support for the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4012548,00.html
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Post by Swamp Gas on Apr 28, 2004 20:29:38 GMT -5
Here's an interesting site, from the "other side's" point of view. I have heard from other sources that the US government and US media is under-reporting US deaths. www.jihadunspun.net/home.php
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Post by Mech on Apr 29, 2004 20:35:46 GMT -5
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