IRAQ'S government said today it was holding 29 foreign fighters at its maximum security prison in Baghdad, throwing into doubt repeated claims by US and Iraqi authorities that foreign insurgents were largely responsible for the violence wracking the country.
The small number of fighters was a mere fraction of the thousands of detainees currently behind bars.
Daily Telegraph article
The small number of fighters was a mere fraction of the thousands of detainees currently behind bars.
Frankly, I imagine that the intention here in naming and numbering them was actually intended to be "proof" that the foreigners are the trouble, as ridiculous as that seems. Somehow I can imagine White House spokesidiots saying, "See? We told you." Why would I think that?
While both Iraqi and US officials have for months steadfastly blamed foreign insurgents for creating instability in the country and sabotaging reconstruction efforts, US intelligence officials privately acknowledge that the foreigners are not the crux of the problem.
They believe the overwhelming number of insurgents are Iraqi, mostly Sunni Muslims who are outnumbered by their Shiite compatriots and have the most to lose in post-war Iraq.
They believe the overwhelming number of insurgents are Iraqi, mostly Sunni Muslims who are outnumbered by their Shiite compatriots and have the most to lose in post-war Iraq.
Whatever the makeup is, it's a hornet's nest now, eh?
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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