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| Iraq |
| Iraqi Community Leaders Take Action Toward Peace |
| 2006-08-25 |
| FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, Aug. 24, 2006 – Seeking a unified province free from terrorism and sectarian violence, leaders of groups in Babil came together Aug. 20 in Hillah, Iraq, to reconcile and denounce sectarian violence. Tribal sheik leaders from the Babil province sign an oath in Hillah, Iraq, Aug. 20, declaring their pledge to work hand-in-hand with all sheiks and leaders from the province, regardless of religion or affiliation. The reconciliation conference was organized by Iraqi Maj. Gen. Qais Hamza, Babil provincial police chief, in an effort to unify the province and make a commitment to stop all sectarian violence and curb terrorism in the southern province. Iraqi security forces leadership, representatives of the Iraqi national government, local government officials, social leaders, tribal sheik leaders and religious leaders joined together at the Iraqi police academy convention hall to map out a strategic plan to shape Babil’s peaceful future. “This was Iraqi-generated, Iraqi-led,” said U.S. Army Col. John Tully, commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, an invited guest of the Iraqi leadership present at the conference. “They are clearly trying to come to grips with the issues their society is facing.” |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #5 Here's a solution that's sure to appeal to you, Barbara. Six months from now, if Babil is still a terrorist hellhole, then round up all of the signatories of this reconciliation conference and have them shot. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-08-25 15:29 |
| #4 What, they got together, rounded up the bastards on all sides who have been going around bombing people, and shot them on the spot? [soothing voice] Baby steps, baby steps, Barbara. [/sv] But, yeah, when the hell are they going to get around to offing all the obvious players? |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-08-25 15:25 |
| #3 "Iraqi Community Leaders Take Action Toward Peace" What, they got together, rounded up the bastards on all sides who have been going around bombing people, and shot them on the spot? |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2006-08-25 13:52 |
| #2 Lastango @ Dialypundit sees 3 splits w/them all fighting over Baghdad. |
| Posted by: anonymous2u 2006-08-25 11:47 |
| #1 Color me skeptical, but who knows, maybe there is still a chance for Iraqis. Tho, I would rather see Kurds splitting and down the road creating Greater Kurdistan comprising of Turkish and Iranian Kurd areas as well, beside the core in Iraq. |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2006-08-25 11:25 |