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In Iraq, the unbelieveable continues to be typical.

The latest case in point involves the Iraqi police who were supposed to patrol the city of Najaf along with the US Army. Within hours of arriving, the Iraqis left town angry at their second-class treatment by US forces.

The U.S. adviser said no sleeping arrangements had been made for the Iraqis, they had no personal gear for their duties or changes of clothes, and they were given military rations for meals that included pork. Muslims are forbidden to eat pork.

"They were not even given a mattress to sleep on," the adviser said. "The U.S. Army really dropped the ball here."

Does anyone involved with the US occupation have a clue about what they're doing?

Via CNN.

Posted by Magpie at June 1, 2004 09:42 AM | Iraq | Technorati links |