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2006-05-01 Iraq

Iraq president says deal with some rebels possible

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Posted by Steve White 2006-05-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Get that deal done and we're just about finished with this phase of Iraq"

IIUC, there are like a half dozen different groups, other than the AQniks. If the Iraqi govt is going to be tough in negotiations, as they should be, I very much doubt they'll get a deal with all of them immediately. A deal with one or two of the saner ones would make things easier, and MIGHT be a tipping point, but Id be reluctant to use language that might be interpretated as "death throes" (And yes, I realize "end of this phase" doesnt necessarily mean that)

Posted by Liberalhawk 2006-05-01 10:07|| 2006-05-01 10:07|| Front Page Top

#2 "The wording of the statement indicated that Talabani was referring to Sunni Arab insurgents"

You knowrebelssome groupsarmed groupsSunni Arab insurgentsother groupsinsurgentsexcluding the Saddamists and Zarqawi types. Got itgood!

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-05-01 17:01|| 2006-05-01 17:01|| Front Page Top

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