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US 'likely to stay in Iraq beyond 2011'

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 12:19 — Dave Culver
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Peace & Nonviolence
  • About 50,000 US troops remain in Iraq supposedly on 'training' and 'advisory' roles until a complete pull out.
  • US officials are planning to employ thousands of private contractors mercenaries to conduct operations formerly performed by US troops.
  • Fact Check: Is Iraq combat really over for US?

From Citizens for Legitimate Government, in PressTV

Despite US announcement of complete withdrawal from Iraq in 2011, Washington will reportedly keep thousands of soldiers in the war-torn nation. American military experts said the remaining forces are expected to stay in Iraq beyond 2011 as a 'peacekeeping force' for a decade, AFP reported.

About 50,000 US troops remain in Iraq supposedly on 'training' and 'advisory' roles until a complete pull out. Meanwhile, US officials are planning to employ thousands of private contractors mercenaries to conduct operations formerly performed by US troops.

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Related:

Fact Check: Is Iraq combat really over for US? Calvin Woodward, Associated Press, New York Times | NY

  • Despite President Barack Obama's declaration Tuesday (August 31) of an end to the combat mission in Iraq, combat almost certainly lies ahead.
  • The occupation of Iraq isn't over - it's being rebranded


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