Saturday, March 10, 2007
War on Terror Update: Baghdad Troop Escalation
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The latest on the Baghdad troop escalation:
"Insurgents have sought to intensify attacks during a Baghdad security crackdown and additional U.S. forces will be sent to areas outside the capital where militant groups are regrouping, the new commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said Thursday.
U.S. Gen. David Petraeus said the troop buildups outside Baghdad will focus on Diyala province northeast of Baghdad, a growing hotbed for suspected Sunni extremists fleeing the U.S.-Iraqi security operation in Baghdad.
But Petraeus stressed that military force alone is "not sufficient" to end the violence in Iraq and political talks must eventually include some militant groups now opposing the U.S.-backed government. [emphasis added]"
Click here at CBS News for more.
Related:
Pentagon struggles to find fresh troops.
18 Killed In Baghdad Suicide Bombing.
But to be fair and balanced, here's some good news from over there (finally)? Insurgent Leader Nabbed in Iraq Raid.
Labels: Iraq war, War on Terror
