BAGHDAD — Iraqi civilians who fled Fallujah ahead of a US assault on the city more than one month ago can start returning home next week, Iraq's interim government said on Thursday. More than 200,000 people have yet to go home and many are in need of aid as night-time temperatures in Iraq sink toward freezing. US forces have so far prevented refugees from returning, saying basic facilities must be restored first. "Enough supplies and basic services would be in place to start returns next week," the government said in a statement. A ministerial committee dealing with Fallujah met on Thursday to finalise plans for residents to return to a place that has been a virtual ghost-town since the offensive began on November 8.| Let the bad boys come back in with you, and there won't be any need for a reconstruction next time. |
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