AP: Iraq to Extend State of Emergency

[Eugene]

Iraq to Extend State of Emergency


Tuesday September 5, 2006 9:46 AM

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq's parliament voted on Tuesday to extend the country's
state of emergency for 30 days, except in the northern Kurdish region.

The measure has been in place for almost two years and grants security forces
greater powers.

Several lawmakers questioned the validity of the vote.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6058933,00.html

Also: 33 Bodies Found Scattered Across Baghdad - AP

[acmavm]

1. Considering they haven't even made a dent in the violence, I suppose

this makes some sense. So far it hasn't done any good but you gotta hand it to 'em. If they keep doing it until everybody's dead, then they can claim that it worked.