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Al-Qaeda prisoners escape after attack on Iraqi jail
What was it the president said when he announced our withdrawal from Iraq:
“With our diplomats and civilian advisers in the lead, we will help Iraqis strengthen institutions that are just, representative and accountable,” Obama said. “We’ll build new ties of trade and of commerce, culture and education that unleash the potential of the Iraqi people.”
Maybe they can start by strengthening security at the jails:
Dozens of prisoners, including convicted al Qaeda members, escaped an Iraqi jail after militants dressed in police uniform attacked the prison and released them, security sources said on Friday.
The jail, which housed some 300 inmates, was assaulted by gunmen driving police vehicles after a car bomb exploded outside the main gate late on Thursday, security sources said. Twelve prison guards and seven gunmen were killed in clashes.
Security forces managed to regain control of the jail, in the city of Tikrit, early on Friday, but an official said more than 50 prisoners were still on the run, among them leading members of al Qaeda who had been sentenced to death on more than ten counts.
dba_vagabond_trader
September 29th, 2012
More votes for Ubama.
Maudie N Mandeville
September 29th, 2012
“But the president has been very clear. The protection of American personnel and facilities is and will remain our top priority,” Rice added. “That’s why we’ve reinforced our presence in Tripoli and elsewhere.”
Maybe Obama can start by strengthening OUR security prior to deaths?
Dagny
September 29th, 2012
One day our president Hussein will be saddamized.
Ricky
September 29th, 2012
You know, instead of putting these bastards behind bars..they should have just shot ‘em dead. problem solved, problem staying solved!
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September 29th, 2012
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kevin in troy
September 29th, 2012
“.. which housed some 300 inmates,” — are some of our closest and strongest allies
Billy Fuster
September 29th, 2012
Deposing Saddam Hussein was a HUGE mistake. The best case scenario was when Iraqis (sunni) and Iranians (shiite) were killing each other in large numbers.
JaneLovesJesus
September 29th, 2012
So 17% of the inmates escaped? alrighty.