Center for a New American Security

Source: Reuters TV
Journalist: Deborah Lutterbeck
Original Post: US, Iraq Spar Over Troop Pact
Type: Interview

October 24, 2008 — Work is still underway to finalize the status of forces agreement to keep US troops in Iraq beyond the end of the year when the UN mandate expires.

The current wording would require U.S. forces to leave by the end of 2011 and allow Iraqi courts to try American troops for serious crimes committed off duty. Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters

 

SOUNDBITES: John Nagl is with the Center for a New American Security

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Topic(s): Iraq
Project(s): Iraq
People: Dr. John A. Nagl