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Monday, May 31, 2004

Iraq's new leader to recruit some of Saddam's soldiers

Chicago Sun Times
Iyad Allawi, Iraq's prime minister-designate, plans to recall four divisions of Saddam Hussein's old army and create a rapid reaction force and anti-terrorism unit to deal with the country's security crisis.

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On the eve of his appointment, the leader of the Iraqi National Accord laid out his strategy for bolstering the struggling security forces after the June 30 transfer of power. The INA still draws heavily on former Iraqi military and intelligence officers, and Dr Allawi believes the decisions last year to disband the old army en masse and introduce a rigid policy of sacking Baathists from all official posts contributed significantly to the collapse in law and order.
Recalling enlisted men is one thing, but if Allawi tries to recall the old Baathist officers to command them the is likely to be trouble.
Posted by: Zayphar / 5/31/2004 03:45:00 PM
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This shows once again that the decision to dissove the old army was a mistake because we need their help.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 10:49 PM
 
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We certainly could use the help of those Iraq soldiers. But their Iraqi Baathist officers provide a clear and present danger to an Iraqi democratic governemtn.

The election will result in a Shia anti-Baathist party winning control of the government. They will attempt to establish control over the country, and if the Baathist officers object to thier policy there is likely to be a coup attempt.

The Shia majority won't stand for it.
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# posted by Blogger Zayphar : 1:42 AM
 
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