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2004-03-01

Sunni Clerics Supporting Fatwa Against Attacks on Government Officials

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Posted by Mike Sylwester 2004-03-01 8:52:51 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "The clericsâ uncertainty illustrates the divided nature of the population here. Across Anbar Province, many people have declared their support for the new Iraqi government either by taking part in local government meetings or by volunteering to become police officers. Yet at the same time, the insurgency goes on. "

Yup, not surprising. Some in Al anbar were in bed with the old regime, some were its victims (yes even in the sunni triangle) and many were neither. Some have lost relatives to the occupation forces, while others have lost relatives to the insurgents. The insurgency here is real, but the population is divided. The marines will find a place to test their small wars doctrine and attempt to win hearts and minds. This will be difficult, but will require patience, against both those who would cut and run, and those who would overreact.

Posted by liberalhawk 2004-3-1 10:53:14 AM|| 2004-3-1 10:53:14 AM|| Front Page Top

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