Key Iraqi Security Ministries Sworn In
Iraq's parliament approved new ministers of defense, interior and national security on Thursday, ending a three-week stalemate among Iraq's religious and ethnic groups over the crucial posts.
The three men were sworn in after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced the death of al-Qaida in Iraq chief Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
The new ministers are Iraqi Army Gen. Abdul-Qadre Mohammed Jassim, a Sunni Arab, for defense and Shiites Jawad al-Bolani for interior and Sherwan al-Waili for national security.
The posts are considered crucial for al-Maliki's government to implement a plan allowing Iraqi forces to take over security for the country from the U.S.-led coalition within 18 months, opening the way for the eventual withdrawal of foreign troops.
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Government is officially in place. Congradulations Iraq!!!:thumbsup:
Key Iraqi Security Ministries Sworn In
Good news indeed...one more step.
