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War, War, War See other War, War, War Articles Title: Iraq's Sadr calls for full US withdrawal Head of Iraq's Sadr movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, has called for the complete withdrawal of all American troops from the country by the end of the year. Speaking in the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, the cleric rejected any form of US presence in the country, as Washington and Baghdad are discussing keeping a limited number of US troops as military trainers in Iraq. Sadr said the presence of US military trainers in Iraq beyond the Dec. 31 deadline is an ''organized occupation''. He also dismissed any negotiation with the US before the full withdrawal of all foreign soldiers and the payment of compensation to the families of Iraqis killed by US troops. Washington has been pressing Baghdad to agree to keep thousands of its troops beyond the 2011 deadline. It also wants the remaining troops to be granted immunity from prosecution. There are currently about 4,700 US soldiers deployed in Iraq. According to a 2008 security accord, known as the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), all US troops are required to leave the country by the end of 2011. Under pressure from Washington, Iraqi political leaders recently agreed to allow some of the US forces to stay longer for 'training' purposes, but refused to shield them from prosecution. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has also rejected the US proposal that 3,400 of the troops remain in the country, saying “we do not need such a large number.” Over one million Iraqis have been killed in the US-led invasion and occupation of the country since 2003, according to the California-based investigative organization Project Censored. HM/HGH Comments: stef why isn't this man president of iraq ? he seems to have more conviction and confidence than the other guy. he's sure got my vote. if iraq is not lead by strong, respectable and smart people with backbone, then you can bet it will become open season for the zionist who want that land for the 'greater israel'. which i pray never happens in this lifetime. Like 4 | Dislike 0 Anonymous SADR IS WISE...HE SHOULD BE THE LEADER OF IRAQ....THEN...NO MORE ISRAEL INFIDELS OVER THERE CAUSIN MISCHIEF... Like 5 | Dislike 0 mike1 What are they still doing over there? I hope this ultimatum will have impact peacifully. Because if not, US and her Zionists NATO gangsters will use the opportunity to re-invade Iraq if attacked and blame it on second level terrorism. May God give you strenght to accomplish your mission peacifully Cleric Sadr. Like 16 | Dislike 0 Zman Now there are 4,700 US soldiers deployed in Iraq; and according to 2008 accord, all US troops must leave the country by the end of 2011”. BUT Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki said: “WE DO NOT NEED SUCH A LARGE NUMBER.” DOES IT MEAN THAT HE IS WILLING TO ACCEPT A SMALLER NUMBER LIKE 1-2 THOUSANDS US SOLDERS? As his word(s) has a Twofold Meaning, HE MUST FOLLOW (& STICK TO) THE 2008 ACCORD. IN FACT, BOTH SIDES MUST RESPECT AND FOLLOW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ACCORD IN FULL. Like 14 | Dislike 0 @presstv Correction the number of zion nazi troops still in Iraq is 47,000 NOT 4,700 as stated in your article. Mr sadr is quite correct full withdrawal and compensation first then we will talk.My advise destroy the biggest spies den in Iraq known as the US ZION NAZI Embassy.BLOW IT TO BITS and let them have a little shack that they give Iraq in THE US. Like 27 | Dislike 0 Observer Sadr sees the US with clear eyes, clear vision. Too bad he is not prime minister. Iraq should get their weapons from China or Iran. Better, cheaper, and no problem with trainers. Like 29 | Dislike 0 Anonymous IRAQ SHOULD BUY IRANIAN WEAPONS AN HAVE IRANIAN MUSLIM TRAINERS IN IRAQ...NOT THE ZIONIST INFIDELS FROM U.S.... Like 39 | Dislike 2 scott68 it's quite obvious the population of Iraq are not going to accept being just another outpost of USA imperialism with the reputation of the USA for committing acts of state terrorism in Afghanistan Iraq Pakistan or Libya this occupation of Iraq is most unacceptable Like 37 | Dislike 2 pippi zionists whether us whether england whether zionist entity HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN TOLD ' NO !! ' THEY DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING OF . . . NO al sadr remain steadfast and resolute !! above all guard your life . . . you are too precious to Iraq People to be assassinated by the zionists - keep on the move Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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