A Signature of Transition to Peace

[unhappycamper]

A Signature of Transition to Peace
August 27, 2008
Marine Corps News|by GySgt. Matthew Butler

RAMADI, Iraq – The governor and the commanding general of all the Iraqi Security Forces for al-Anbar took full control and responsibility for security from Coalition forces, which has loosened control of the once deadly province.

The Iraqi leaders signed the Command and Control Memorandum of Understanding in a ceremony at the Anbar Governance Center here Aug. 26, proof that progress for a safe and secure al-Anbar is moving forward for the people of the region and Iraq.

“Today I, my province and its Army commander, Maj. Gen. Murthi Mush’hen Almhalawi, who led its troops to victory against al-Qaeda, are happy to announce that we will join together to protect and serve Anbar,” said Gov. Ma’amoon Sami Rashim Alawi, al-Anbar’s provincial governor.

“We will receive its security responsibilities from the friendly forces,” said Gov. Ma’amoon before signing the document.

Murthi, who now oversees the Army, Police and Border Enforcement for the province at the Anbar Operation Command in Ramadi, has a full measure of respect for his position and the security of the province.


Rest of article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-news/a-signature-of-transition-to-peace.html

[atreides1]

1. I Have a Question

After reading the article I was wondering were the Iraqi security forces Sunni or Shia?

Anbar Province has a majority Sunni population.

[unhappycamper]

2. Good question.

Since the Awakening & groups like that are Sunni, I would image that they have a substantial number of Sunnis on the force.

Bottom line - no clue. :shrug: