Iraqis 'impatient' for handover

[dipsydoodle]

Source: British Broadcasting Association

Iraqis are "impatient" to run their own affairs once British and US troops have left the country, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has told the BBC.

On a visit to Iraq, he said 2008 had been a "critical year" for re-establishing security there.

The fact recent provincial elections had passed without incident had given a "new momentum", he added.

UK military operations in Basra are due to end by 31 May. Most US troops are expected to withdraw by August 2010.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7914291.stm

[barbtries]

1. and i heard

i think it was yesterday, that we're not leaving. that something like 50,000 soldiers will still be there. aargh

[dipsydoodle]

2. Yes

Beeb article continues to say "US President Barack Obama is due to announce the withdrawal plans later although it is expected that up to 50,000 will remain in Iraq. "

[bluestateguy]

3. Until 12/31/2011 yes

That's the real withdrawl date as per the SOFA agreement agreed to under Bush.

[ConcernedCanuk]

4. As long as USA troops are in Iraq - Iraqis will try to kill them - SO GET OUT ALREADY!!~

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There were no WMDS

The USA managed to get Saddam hung

Not likely the PNAC gang can get their hands on the oil now - too much of the World is watching . .

SO GO HOME ALREADY . . .

I hear they need some help in the USA . . .