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Title: Basra fight pointless says British Commander. Likens their role to Robocop, admits innocent people were hurt
Source: Telegraph
URL Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/mai ... /news/2007/10/28/nbasra128.xml
Published: Oct 28, 2007
Author: Gethin Chamberlain in southern Iraq
Post Date: 2007-10-29 00:00:17 by A K A Stone
Keywords: None
Views: 452

One of the most senior British commanders in Iraq has claimed that there is no point in fighting on in Basra, likening British troops in the city to "Robocop" and admitting that innocent people were hurt as a result of their actions. # Message from Basra: 'Get us out of here' # In pictures: soldiers on operation in southern Iraq # Frontline: Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

British troops in Basra On the ground with British troops in southern Iraq

The officer, who spoke to The Sunday Telegraph on condition of anonymity, said commanders had concluded that a military solution was no longer viable.

"We are tired of firing at people," he said. "We would prefer to find a political accommodation."

The officer, who is responsible for thousands of troops, said the decision to pull soldiers out of the centre of Basra last month came after commanders concluded that using Iraqi forces would be more effective. "We would go down there [Basra], dressed as Robocop, shooting at people if they shot at us, and innocent people were getting hurt," he said. "We don't speak Arabic to explain and our translators were too scared to work for us any more. What benefit were we bringing to these people?"

British forces have struck a deal with Shia militias to withdraw to a single base at the international airport in return for assurances that they will no longer be attacked.

Yesterday, former military commanders and politicians expressed outrage at the officer's comments.

Liam Fox, the shadow defence secretary, said: "A lot of those who have served in Iraq will be disappointed and angry at being portrayed in this manner."

The former SAS deputy commander Clive Fairweather said he was appalled by the message coming out of Basra. "One wonders whether the Union Jack or the white flag should be flying over Basra airfield," he said.

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