August 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

20 August 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Germany ends Iraqi military training: official IRNA 20 Aug 2010 -- Germany has ended the training of Iraq's military forces, defense ministry spokesman, Steffen Moritz, told the press here on Friday.
Iraqi Forces Arrest 7 With Suspected Terrorism Ties AFPS 20 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi security forces arrested seven people with suspected ties to terrorist groups in recent operations in Iraq, military officials reported.

Commander Describes Road March Out of Iraq AFPS 20 Aug 2010 -- The redeployment of the 2nd Infantry Division’s 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team from Iraq demonstrated the changes that have happened in the country, the brigade’s commander said today.
402nd AFSB plays pivotal role in equipping Iraqi security forces Army News 20 Aug 2010 -- More than 50 personnel from 10 organizations gathered here July 8 for a United States Equipment Transfer to Iraq (USETTI) rehearsal of concept drill hosted by the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade.

U.S. Iraq Troop Withdrawal 'In Name Only' As Country Faces Uncertain Future RFE/RL 20 Aug 2010 -- Saddam may be long gone but -- contrary to the soldier's emotive claims -- who "won" is far from clear. And in contrast to the impression meant to be conveyed by the departure of U.S. fighting forces, Iraq today is far from secure. Militant insurgents remain ominously active.
Iraq Admits Minorities Remain Vulnerable RFE/RL 20 Aug 2010 -- The Iraqi government is doing all it can to ensure security for all citizens, but it is also aware that religious and ethnic minorities are particularly vulnerable and extra efforts are required to protect them, a senior Iraqi official has told RFE/RL's Radio Free Iraq.

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