Iraq's government approves security pact with US

Iraq's government approves security pact with US

November 17, 2008

by LibertySugar 4

Iraq's government approves security pact with US Iraq's Cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States on Sunday, ending prolonged negotiations to allow American forces to remain for three more years in the country they first occupied in 2003. The deal detailing the conditions of the US presence still needs parliamentary approval, and lawmakers could vote as soon as Nov. 24. For Iraqis, the breakthrough was bittersweet because they won concessions from the Americans but must accept the presence of US troops until 2012.

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4 Comments

stephley 4 years

I think you might want to read the agreement and Iraqi comments.

UnDave35 4 years

I agree zeze. I would equate this government to a 5yr old. They want to do everything themselves, until they "have" to do everything themselves

zeze 4 years

"but must accept the presence of US troops until 2012." ...I seriously doubt the Iraqis (especially the so called Iraqi govt) wants the United States out, I would bet that if the US decided to leave in Jan after Obama takes office (which won't happen, but if it did) the Iraqis would be asking the US to stay.

zeze 4 years

"but must accept the presence of US troops until 2012."...I seriously doubt the Iraqis (especially the so called Iraqi govt) wants the United States out, I would bet that if the US decided to leave in Jan after Obama takes office (which won't happen, but if it did) the Iraqis would be asking the US to stay.