Obama Decision on Iraq ‘Soon’

Military spokesman Major General David Perkins told reporters today that there was "no doubt" that the US would have all troops out of Iraq's cities by June, as required by the Status of Forces Agreement signed last year. The announcement came as something of a...

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US General to Prepare for Possible Baghdad Exit

The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Iraq requires all American forces to withdraw from Iraq's cities and villages by the end of June. According to US Major General Jeffery Hammond, they may just keep their promise, if things go well....

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US Troops Shoot Iraqi Woman in First Test to Pact

Only a few hours after the United Nations Mandate for Iraq expired and the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) went into effect, US forces have sparked an incident which may prove to be the first major test of the SOFA's power and the Iraqi government's authority....

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US Troops Now Under Iraqi Authority

As clocks around the world hit 12:00, the United Nations Mandate under which American military personnel in Iraq have operated for years, expired. In its place is the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the Iraqi government, which restricts American operations and...

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