08/10/2011Debate in Washington over Iraq and the expectations of the growing number of security companies
MPs calling for Parliament to revoke the decision leaders of the blocs to keep U.S. troops to train
BAGHDAD - Al Sabah
Called for a number of MPs, revoking the decision of the heads of blocs and that agreeing with the survival of U.S. forces under the pretext of training in their words with the Foreign Ministry said the U.S. was because of security threats, intense recent in Iraq, U.S. officials expect that an increasing number of security companies in 2012 to nearly five thousand security company security.
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The MP for the Liberal block Maha league in a statement read at a joint news conference with a number of MPs yesterday: "We demand that the House of Representatives revoking the decision of the heads of blocs, which they agreed when the survival of U.S. forces under the pretext of training and will not accept to be overwhelmed on a hurry, and will not accept the trusteeship of the heads of blocs and the confiscation of our rights at the expense of the blood of the people. "
She added: "It was a black day on 4/10/2011 is the latest extension of the U.S. occupation, but again another gown is the dress of training, Yesterday was the extension of the occupation and to legitimize his crimes to the Convention's compliance is called a security agreement preserved the occupation of the interests and security. "
and followed the league: "Your decision Yakadh blocs false .. false and we reject categorically."
examined Ktlta Iraqi white and the Sadr movement updates the political arena and coordinate positions over the challenges faced by Iraq and the most important of the U.S. withdrawal.
A statement by the mass that a delegation from the cluster headed by Sheikh Jamal watermelon met with members of the Political Council of the Sadrist movement led by Karar al-Khafaji, and discuss the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of this year, as well as discuss possible solutions to overcome the obstacles to the political process .
The statement added that the two sides had agreed to be coordination through the joint committees for the unifying vision between the two sides, they take it upon themselves to send messages reassuring the Iraqi street to the stage after the U.S. withdrawal.
and the president of the Iraqi bloc white parliamentary Qutaiba Jubouri to replace coaches the Americans in the Army training officers of the former Iraqi army with experience who have not stained their hands with the blood of Iraqis.
Jubouri said in a statement that the use of officers of the former Iraqi army who have long experience make us do without trained Americans and close the door on the problem of immunity they seek to obtain them, as well as cost savings.
He Jubouri there former officers are good and competent high ranks, including many academics and professors at the Military College who enjoy biography of military good on their hands the blood of Iraqis, and can be hired for the purpose of training personnel of the armed forces in all its different.
A statement issued by the U.S. State Department yesterday that security companies security will take over the protection of U.S. diplomats in Iraq and ensure the U.S. ability to communicate successfully and effectively with the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people towards building an effective partnership between the two countries in the region.
The statement predicted decline in the number of security presence, a remarkable decline in the coming years due to the continuing improvement in the conditions security in Iraq since 2007.
He noted that the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq is part of a commitment to strategic U.S. partnership with Iraq, adding that this office will require more security staff to protect facilities and people, but he did not specify after preparation.
and said the United States is seriously committed to the principle of partnership established with Iraq, which could be a strong ally in the strategy in the world.
He added that the priority of the United States enhance partnership relations with Iraq through diplomatic presence is strong and intense that comes through to ensure the protection and safety of diplomats.
The statement said that Iraq is witnessing a development in the bodies and institutions of democracy and security capabilities, so the presence security will be reduced accordingly.
In the same context, confirmed press reports Iraq's return again to the table of political debate in Washington over the future of U.S. military forces, in the light of pressure foreign-policy hawks growing to keep large numbers of troops, especially after it was reported that White House intends to maintain between 3-4 thousand troops by the end of this year.
And Jim Lobe in a report published by the Agency (IPS) warned hard-liners in Washington that such a number will come the repercussions of a disastrous, and then proceeded to claim to intensify pressure on the Baghdad to accept the deployment of larger numbers of U.S. forces, including at least 10 thousand soldiers, if not 14-18 thousand in accordance with the recommendations of the new U.S. military commander in Iraq, Gen. Lloyd Austin.
and stressed that Washington needs to keep a large number of combat troops in Iraq to ensure that not sliding into civil war and become a base for terrorist groups linked to al Qaeda or under the influence of Iran's largest.
In this regard, warned Sen. Lindsey Graham, a influential in the affairs of national security in the U.S. Republican Party, that the loss of Iraq because of the continuance of just 3 thousand soldier at a time when we need to 10-15 thousand troops, will be one of the biggest blunders in American foreign policy.
rose controversy on this issue with the approach of the deadline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. Under the 2008 agreement negotiated by former President George Bush, the United States would withdraw all remaining military forces from Iraq by the end of this year, although it already Qlstha of 170 thousand to 45 thousand soldiers now.
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