US invaders now need warrants to terrorize Iraqis
Iraq warrant accord worries U.S. military
MAHMOUDIYA, Iraq – U.S. soldiers preparing for raids study maps, examine photos of wanted men and check their weapons. Starting next month, they’ll have to go see a judge.
For nearly six years, American troops have been free under a U.N. mandate to search any home and detain anyone deemed a security risk.
All that changes next month, when the mandate expires and a U.S.-Iraqi security agreement takes effect. From then on, troops must obtain Iraqi warrants for searches and arrests – and U.S. officers say the requirement is one of the biggest headaches in complying with the new rules. </em>
Amazing, the US being held to a rule of law. Lets see how long that lasts…
