August 29, 2010

Iraqi Families Fear The Future After The Withdrawal of U.S. Combat Forces

Yes, they want U.S. forces to leave, but not at this time, fearing the return of sectarian violence. Video shows an average Iraqi family living in Baghdad

He says he will leave Iraq forever if there is a return of sectarian violence
VOA NEWS: "With the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq complete, and a formal handover of command to Iraqi forces days away, many Iraqi's fear for their future. The government's inability to form a ruling coalition since March and the recent wave of bombings across the country have put the country in a precarious situation. We sat down with a Iraqi family in Baghdad who offered to share Iftar with us, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during the month of Ramadan. In the spirit of the holy holidays, they graciously shared their hopes and fears for the country with us"