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2006-06-15 Iraq

Maliki launches major security crackdown in Baghdad

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Posted by Fred 2006-06-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Bush confirmed some numbers according to WaPo. Operation includes 26,000 Iraqi army, 23,000 Iraqi police, about 7000 MNF

Posted by liberalhawk 2006-06-15 09:36|| 2006-06-15 09:36|| Front Page Top

#2 LH

It seems to me that this early phase of the operation is about 99% aimed against Sunni terrorism and only about 1% to prevent Shia terrorism. Is that your understanding?

Posted by mhw 2006-06-15 10:35|| 2006-06-15 10:35|| Front Page Top

#3 MHW - thats the hints theyve thrown out, and the MSM reports all have mentioned Sunni or mixed areas. Havent heard anything about Sadr City. Sadrs only response so far was his protest march the other day. So, if theyre disarming folks in Sadr City, I havent heard about it.

Posted by liberalhawk 2006-06-15 11:00|| 2006-06-15 11:00|| Front Page Top

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