Iraq to reinstate 20,000 Saddam-era army officers

[Dinarsareus]

Comments BAGHDAD (Map, News) - Iraq says 20,000 Saddam Hussein-era army officers will rejoin the military after being dismissed from their posts after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion for serving under the former dictator. Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Askari said Friday the reinstatement will begin immediately. The move comes just over a week before national elections the U.S. hopes will help bring together Iraq's rival religious factions. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and other Shiite politicians have been criticized for unfairly targeting former of Saddam's ruling Baath Party.


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[IcemanSC]

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