US troop surge in Iraq could spill over violence to British zone: diplomat

[maddezmom]

LONDON (AFP) - British forces in southern Iraq may face a spill-over of violence from an anticipated US troop "surge" in the capital Baghdad, a senior US diplomat has warned.


David Satterfield, the State Department's senior co-ordinator for Iraq policy, told BBC radio Monday that Washington and London were consulting each other to minimise the risks for British troops in the region around Basra.

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"We are in close consultation to ensure that steps taken in Baghdad do not negatively impact in Basra and the situation throughout Iraq is stabilised to the maximum possible," Satterfield said.

"As the Iraqi forces confront the killers, confront the gangs responsible for this violence, it can be expected, I think, that there will be a pushback and that is something we are prepared for and our British allies are prepared for," he said.

more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070129/wl_uk_afp/usiraqmilitarybritain_070129153408

So why are they sending in more troops again? :eyes: