The head of the Army training operations in Iraq said the country’s attempt to train an Iraqi police force has largely failed. He said “It hasn’t gone well. We’ve had almost one year of no progress.” In April, the Iraqi forces faced their first big test when the resistance movement rose up in Fallujah, Najaf and Karbala. Half of the newly trained police and military forces deserted instead of fighting against fellow Iraqis.
U.S. General: Iraqi Police Training Has Failed
HeadlineJun 10, 2004