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Iraq preparing to handle Baghdad security

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Published: March. 6, 2008 at 12:49 PM

BAGHDAD, March 6 (UPI) -- Iraq will take over security duties in Baghdad at the end of 2008, Brig. Gen. Abdul Karim Khalaf, the interior operations chief, confirmed Thursday.

Gen. Kevin Bergner, a coalition spokesman, said the multi-national forces would assume a backup role in the Iraqi capital at that time.

Meanwhile, preparation and training for the shift in responsibility is being carried out in Basmaya camp in Waset Province. Alsumaria reported.

Topics: Abdul Karim Khalaf, Kevin Bergner
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