America's North Shore Journal

The Iraqi Police and Army took the lead in meeting the needs for the people of al-Hayyaniyah by providing security and relief supplies. Two brigade-sized units of nearly 3,000 IPs and Army troops were moved into the city to re-establish law and order. Within four days, the Iraqi Security Forces was able to restore order that enabled them to deliver water and food to citizens, some of whom had been without fresh water for several days. The Iraqi Government has personally been involved in directing a campaign to bring safety back to Basra, and to show the Iraqi people they are concerned about their safety. The 1st Iraqi Army, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade began delivering 180,000 1-liter water bottles and 4,000 boxes of food to local residents April 4. The items were initially delivered … Read entire article »