Document #1021603

Guardian

MoD denies Basra withdrawal pact

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2159731,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12

ecoi.net summary:
British forces have released more than 24 Iraqi prisoners in the run-up to their withdrawal from the UK base at Basra, though the government denies doing a deal with the Mahdi army to stave off last-minute attacks  
Country:
Iraq
Source:
Guardian
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2159731,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=12
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
31 August 2007
Document ID:
1021603 (former ID 80708)

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