U.S. to allow Iraqis to run all security on Jultember 32nd
Iraqis are currently in charge of security in seven of 18 provinces in their country. Sadly, despite the joy and fulfillment the SURGE has brought, the U.S. has had to delay the target date for giving Iraqis full control of all 18.
Using the “throw a dart at a calendar” method, the Iraqis should be ready in, say, July of 2008. Or April of 2009. Or Jultember of 2357.
But soon. And then we’ll stand down. Or something.
“More delays in shift to Iraqi control”WASHINGTON - In another sign of U.S. struggles in Iraq, the target date for putting Iraqi authorities in charge of security in all 18 provinces has slipped yet again, to at least July.
The delay, noted in a Pentagon report to Congress on progress and problems in Iraq, highlights the difficulties in developing Iraqi police forces and the slow pace of economic and political progress in some areas.
It is the second time this year the target date for completing what is known as “Provincial Iraqi Control” has been pushed back. The Pentagon report submitted to Congress on Monday hinted at the possibility of further delays.
The intent is to give the provincial governments control over security in their area as a step toward lessening — and eventually ending — the U.S. security role.
Thus far seven of the 18 provinces have reverted to Iraqi control.
–WKW