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Holding Basra a key test for Iraq gov't
On the surface, life in the southern port city appears to be returning to normal. The strict Islamic law imposed by the Shiite militias has disappeared, with women now free to walk without veils, musicians playing in the street and alcohol available on the black market, USA Today reported Monday. But the government's hold on the area isn't seen as totally secured as police find signs forces loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr may stage a return.
"Basra is a turning point for Iraq," Lt. Gen. Hussein al-Awadi, the commander of Iraq's paramilitary national police force, told the newspaper, saying Baghdad's needs to keep the peace there to give it credibility in the rest of Iraq.
Some fear Baghdad's writ in Basra may be temporary. USA Today cites a boy caught selling beer on the city's waterfront who was shot and killed last month, and says residents believe the militants still lurk, waiting to reassert themselves as soon as government forces withdraw.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International.
This news arrived on: 07/01/2008
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07-03-2008 13:02
ylw wrote:
AMEN normajun
AND AMEN
07-01-2008 22:21
normajun wrote:
Basra peace
Let us all pray that there will be peace in this province, and in Baghdad, and that the Iraqi people will unite to form a very strong army to drive away all insurgents and armies of Mustafa Sadr , etc.Lord God, You are our only hope in banishing the evil forces in Iraq, Sadr City, Basra, esp.Baghdad.Grant peace to these war-torn countries NOW, DESTROY all who deter peace, love and LIFE in any way-people, bombs, and weapons.You are the victor over evil, You are GOD, the ALMIGHTY!in Jesus name, we pray, Amen!
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