NationStates Jolt Archive


Maliki: Talks on US-Iraqi Security Deal at 'Dead End'

Corneliu 2
13-06-2008, 14:15
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki negotiations with the United States on a planned long-term security agreement have reached a "dead end."

Mr. Maliki told reporters during a visit to Jordan Friday that talks between the two sides are deadlocked because of U.S. demands that infringe on Iraq's sovereignty. He called the demands unacceptable.

U.S. and Iraqi officials have been negotiating a deal to allow American forces to remain in Iraq beyond December 31, when their United Nations mandate expires.

http://voanews.com/english/2008-06-13-voa9.cfm

Well now. Looks like Iraq is not an American Puppet after all.
Nodinia
13-06-2008, 14:34
We'll see.