Iraq: Leaving Behind Chaos
Ulrich Putz, Der Spiegel (in German) | September 3, 2010
As US forces withdraw from Iraq, they are leaving behind a “security situation that is worse than it has been in years.” ++ Despite the official fanfare, there is little rejoicing, as the Americans hand over responsibility to the Iraqis. ++ Terrorists are increasingly targeting traffic policemen: For every day in August, on average five security officers have been killed. ++ The US withdrawal has upset the political balance in the country, which has led to the increase in violence. ++ The task now is to prevent civil war.
