The Bush administration is seeking congressional approval to provide military training to 10,000 Iraqi dissidents, according to today's Los Angeles Times, citing the White House and Iraqi dissidents. This initiative may begin as early as this week. The goal of this action is to create an Iraqi force to support American troops in the event of a U.S.-led military attack on Iraq. In the first step, the newspaper reports that training will focus on translators, guides, and security forces to address issues related to defectors from Saddam's army and war prisoners. The budget for this program will be funded under the 1998 Iraq Liberation Act. This law commits the Pentagon to train seven groups of dissidents and provide them with non-lethal services.
Training of Dissident Iraqi Forces - 2002-09-25
The Bush administration plans to train 10,000 Iraqi dissidents to support U.S. military efforts in Iraq, with training possibly starting this week. This initiative aims to create a supportive Iraqi force in anticipation of a military attack on Iraq. The program is funded by the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998.
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📰 What Happened
The Bush administration is seeking congressional approval to train 10,000 Iraqi dissidents in preparation for a potential military attack on Iraq. The training will focus on roles such as translators and security forces to support U.S. military operations.
- Training may begin as early as this week.
- The program is funded under the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 aimed to support efforts to remove Saddam Hussein from power, setting the stage for U.S. military involvement in Iraq. The training of dissidents was part of a larger strategy to establish a friendly government in Iraq post-Saddam.
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