U.S., Baghdad reach deal on troop immunity

[Pete]

U.S., Baghdad reach deal on troop immunity

http://www.fayobserver.com/military/u-s-baghdad-reach-deal-on-troop-immunity/article_619391a9-89c8-597f-9a04-309f3c4b8f3f.html

"BAGHDAD - Washington has an agreement with Baghdad on privileges and immunities for the growing number of troops based in Iraq who are helping in the fight against the Islamic State group, the new U.S. ambassador said Thursday.

In an exclusive interview, Stuart Jones said Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has given assurances that U.S. troops will receive immunity from prosecution. Under Iraq's former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, that issue was a major sticking point, ultimately leading to the decision to withdraw all remaining U.S. troops in late 2011...."

Well, this is good news in a way. If you're sending troops there it's best to have some kind of SOFA in place.

[miclo18d]

I guess Iraq wants to be saved after all. Let's watch the prez slowly introduce "boots on the ground" while saying there are no "boots on the ground"

Isn't this what Kennedy did in RVN? (Different reasons albeit)

[Box]

I'm sure this entire plan was pulled from an old episode of 'F-Troop'.

Its like we are running the country based on old SITCOMs. Law Enforcement over the last decade or so has done a fairly decent job of making the Keystone Cops look like a relevant police force.
...and any episode of "Spin City" is a testament to the old cliche that life imitates art.

At least we still have the worlds greatest economy.