Iraq VP Cites Severe "Setbacks" In Iraq Army Training, Disputes Bush Admin. Claims...

Associated Press Sally Buzbee December 5, 2005 at 12:11 PM
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The training of Iraqi security forces has suffered a big "setback" in the last six months, with the army and other forces being increasingly used to settle scores and make other political gains, Iraqi Vice President Ghazi al-Yawer said Monday.

Al-Yawer disputed contentions by U.S. officials, including President Bush, that the training of security forces was gathering speed, resulting in more professional troops.

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