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Italian troops in Iraq withdrawn before Christmas |
2006-09-21 |
(KUNA) -- Italian troops stationed in Iraq will be withdrawn before Christmas as security in Thi Qar is handed over to Iraqi authorities, said Italian Defense Minister Arturi Parisi on Wednesday. The minister, who is en route to Iraq, told reporters that the 1,600 troops would be gradually withdrawn according to a specific timetable and that this would be completed before the end of the year. |
Posted by:Fred |
#1 Thank you for your time and service in the advancement of democracy and bettering the lives of the average [re: not Saddam Sunni] Iraq1. |
Posted by: Omasing Glinesing6559 2006-09-21 10:06 |