U.S. officials in Iraq reported that they plan to send thousands of Iraqi police for an intensive training course. The New York Times, citing Bernard Kerik, the New York City Police Commissioner who is assisting Iraqi officials with their police program, states that nearly 28,000 Iraqis will participate in this program. He expressed hope that the preliminary training for 1,500 volunteers would begin within the next four months. The New York Times writes that U.S. officials have received permission from the Hungarian government to establish a training base at a former Soviet military base. The French news agency, citing officials from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that such discussions are ongoing, but did not confirm a definitive agreement between them.
Training Thousands of Iraqi Police in Hungary - 2003-08-25
U.S. officials plan to send thousands of Iraqi police for training in Hungary, with nearly 28,000 expected to participate. Bernard Kerik, the New York City Police Commissioner, hopes to start preliminary training for 1,500 volunteers in the next four months. This initiative is significant as it reflects U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq post-invasion.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
U.S. officials announced plans to train nearly 28,000 Iraqi police in Hungary, with preliminary training for 1,500 volunteers expected to start soon. This initiative aims to enhance the security forces in Iraq post-invasion.
- 28,000 Iraqi police are expected to participate in the training program.
- The training base will be established at a former Soviet military base in Hungary.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, there was an urgent need to rebuild the country's security forces to maintain order and prevent chaos.
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