The Iraqi Armed Forces

[Alshawi1234]

 

[Alshawi1234]

I phucking love how the Iraqi soldiers are armed! Looks really baddass

Glad you like them, I'll try to post more.

 

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Back in 2009, with American marines.

Iraqi Medics

 

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Air Force medics

 

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Training exercise 2008

Medic training

Handing out gifts

 

[Ceylal]

whatever you say. I'll remind you of the your comment in the future.

And you will see that I am right....

Alright buddy, whatever floats your boat.

Mine hovers...

 

[Ceylal]

Support Iraqi Protests Against the Second Phase of the Occupation

Urgent Call for International Solidarity with the Iraqi Thawra (Revolution)

The International Anti-Occupation Network (IAON)

The International Anti-Occupation Network (IAON) includes among others the BRussells Tribunal, The Spanish Campaign Against the Occupation and for the Sovereignty of Iraq (CEOSI), The International Action Centre (IAC), Women Solidarity for an Independent and Unified Iraq (WSIUI), the Portuguese Session of the World Tribunal on Iraq and the Iraq Solidarity Association in Stockholm.

Massive protests have taken place every day in Ramadi since 25 December 2012 when more than 200,000 people demonstrated. These protests have expanded further to cities all over the country, in which hundreds of thousands have participated.

Protests have taken place frequently since the invasion and subsequent occupation of the country. These protests gained momentum during the Arab Spring in January and February 2011. The demands for dignity and justice then were no different than those raised in Egypt and Tunisia.

A key element of the current protests has been the slogan for national unity and an end to sectarianism as well as the denunciation of the Al Maliki regime’s inability to meet these popular demands. Change is inevitable!

The protests are supported nationwide. Several Iraqi cities have sent delegations to join the demonstrators in Ramadi. Shiite religious leaders have encouraged the faithful to support the protests and there is a strong presence of Kurdish delegations in Mosul, Tikrit and Anbar. Symbols of political parties are avoided as much as possible to reinforce the spirit of national unity. The Iraqi anti-occupation movements have all made statements on the legitimacy of the demands of the protesters whose actions they define as a step forward in their resistance against the US occupation and the Iranian domination.

The withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq did not signify an end to occupation. The US footprint is still heavy. Accordingly, the Iraqi anti-occupation movements are opposed to what they call, “the second face of the occupation.” This implies continued resistance against all structures imposed by the US, including not only the infrastructure and ideologies of corporate intervention, but also the sectarian government and its divisive Bremer constitution.

Despite the violent repression of the security forces and the militias of the sectarian political parties the Iraqi people have now gone beyond the frontier of fear. There is no turning back.

The International Occupation Network (IAON) warns the international community, including the United Nations and the European Union that there are serious indications that the regime is planning on attacking Anbar. The borders to Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have been closed; two brigades are on the move from Baghdad; checkpoints and snipers have been placed on the roads! The risk of major bloodshed is imminent, a situation for which Al Maliki and the American occupiers have been warned that they will bear full responsibility if the demonstrators are harmed.

In this situation it is of utmost importance that the international community exposes the true nature of the al Maliki dictatorship and stands with this broad movement for human dignity and against repression and violations of human rights. It is therefore of vital importance that all peace-loving forces support what is taking place on the streets of Iraq.

The protesters are justly demanding:

1 – the immediate release of detained protesters and dissident prisoners.

2 – a stop to the death penalty.

3 – the approval of an amnesty law for innocent detainees.

4 – the abolition of anti-terrorism laws (especially Clause 4 used to target them).

5 – the repeal of unfair rulings against dissidents.

6 – fair opportunities for work based on professionalism.

7 – the end of the use of all military command based on geographic areas.

8 – the provision of essential services to all areas in Iraq neglected by the state.

9 – the holding of all members of governmental official, army or security units who have committed crimes against dissidents accountable, especially those who have violated the honour of women in prisons.

10 – a UN sponsored population count.

11 – an end to marginalization, and a stop to agitating divisions between ethnic and religious groups, and a stop the house raids without legal warrant based on the information of secret informers.

12 – a stop to financial, administrative and legal corruption.

13 – the combating of sectarianism in all its forms by returning Religious buildings and all religion properties to their rightful owners and the abolishment of law No. 19 of 2005.

The International Anti-Occupation Network (IAON) welcomes the spread of these non-sectarian protests and supports the efforts of the Iraqi people to regain their full independence and national sovereignty. 10 years of foreign occupation is enough! 10 years of massive human rights violations is enough! 10 years of corruption and depriving the whole population of basic services is enough!

The Withdrawal of US Combat Troops from Iraq does not Signify an End to the Occupation | Global Research

 

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The Withdrawal of US Combat Troops from Iraq does not Signify an End to the Occupation | Global Research

Do you come here to discuss military issues or just to demean the progress in Iraq. Look, we Iraqis know Iraq is not utopia, we know that many problems persists but some people speak with such an attitude that suggests that we Iraqis should just quit our country and leave militias to take over and steal our resources.

Iraq has been through 40 years of constant conflict. revolution, 8 year war with iraq, Gulf war, deadly sanctions that literally destroyed the country from 1991-2003, Militias in control from 2003-2007. Over 20 countries pumping money into Iraq each trying to make things go the way they want. At least give us a break and appreciate the progress that has been made from 2008 onward. No country could go through what Iraq went through and still stand back up.

As for the "thawra", revolution against who?, the people voted for their representatives. The article is has no credibility, even I could come up with a better one.

Massive protests have taken place every day in Ramadi since 25 December 2012 when more than 200,000 people demonstrated. These protests have expanded further to cities all over the country, in which hundreds of thousands have participated.

Factual mistake, some protests took place in Anbar, Mosul, and Sallahiddin provinces (three provinces), they certainly did not number 200,000. The "expanded" protests were in twelve other provinces, all in SUPPORT of the government.

A key element of the current protests has been the slogan for national unity and an end to sectarianism as well as the denunciation of the Al Maliki regime’s inability to meet these popular demands. Change is inevitable!

These popular demands include a general amnesty for terrorists that were involved in killing thousands of Iraqis. If the government does let the terrorists out; it would create an even bigger problem. The tribes of the victims will hold up arms and go hunt for the killers of their sons once the criminals are freed from prison. Change for what?, let the saddam supporters back in power again. this "revolution" has already been blessed by Izat Al Douri, 3ar3ur and other wahabi shieks. support from these people made the Majority of Iraqis against it. Besides we already have democracy, early elections could be held instead.

Despite the violent repression of the security forces and the militias of the sectarian political parties the Iraqi people have now gone beyond the frontier of fear. There is no turning back.

The official security forces is what they mean by militias. there are two currently operation militias/ para-military units; the sunni sahwa and the kurdish peshmerga.

The protesters are justly demanding:

Unconstitutional demands. The demands include removing laws, that is the authority of the parliament in which their representatives are invlolved in, nothing Maliki can do about it.

The risk of major bloodshed is imminent, a situation for which Al Maliki and the American occupiers have been warned that they will bear full responsibility if the demonstrators are harmed.

more BS, the American forces left in 2011 and if you go to Iraq now they are nowhere to be seen anywhere in the cities.

fair opportunities for work based on professionalism

Anbar province has 6 ministers, the most ministers from one province. Employment is based on percentage of population, they want to employ everyone from their province by the federal government.

7 – the end of the use of all military command based on geographic areas.

again, has to do with percentage of population.


I could go on forever but I think that's enough. I'll get back to the actual subject, which is the Iraqi military.

 

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Iraqi Bell 407 Scout helicopters.

weapons and other stuff found in raid on terrorists.

 

[Ceylal]

Do you come here to discuss military issues or just to demean the progress in Iraq.

You seem to like the term and you use it loosely...I put that article to show you and the participants of this forum, that the Maliki government depends heavily on its conceptor. If Iraq is that sovereign why it doesn't try to unify the country and claim the borders of Sadam's era!

 

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You seem to like the term and you use it loosely...I put that article to show you and the participants of this forum, that the Maliki government depends heavily on its conceptor. If Iraq is that sovereign why it doesn't try to unify the country and claim the borders of Sadam's era!

This is Saddam's achievement when he was in power:
1- Gave half of Shatt Al-Arab Waterway to Iran
2- Lost tens of Km of land to Kuwait after the Gulf war
3- As a result of his foolishness, the Kurds were able to get an Semi independent region.

This is what The "hero" Saddam did, he is portrayed as a hero when in fact he was on of Iraq's worst leaders, he destroyed the country and much land was lost during his rule.

Maliki is trying to reclaim the Iraqi land which the Kurds are claiming as theirs, but how is he supposed do that when there are groups both from the inside and outside working against him?

I suggest you Understand Iraq's reality before speaking like an analyst on Iraqi issues.


Any attempts to reclaim the land that Saddam lost would result in War, it's not a walk in the park decision. We are worried about rebuilding the destroyed infrastructure, not starting another war.

 

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[Ceylal]

Maliki is trying to reclaim the Iraqi land which the Kurds are claiming as theirs, but how is he supposed do that when there are groups both from the inside and outside working against him?

I suggest you Understand Iraq's reality before speaking like an analyst on Iraqi issues.

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Nobody said or thought that Saddam was a hero , having said that, you are not going to input the loss of iraki sovereinty on some of the Iraki territory to him either. There has to be some intellectual honesty here. The US brought in their luggage Al Maliki and he was parachuted in the power seat applying to the letter their "feuille de route" and like every installed government, it does the bidding of its conceptor.