THE AUSTRALIAN: A SENIOR Iraqi Government minister has urged Australia not to "cut and run" from Iraq as the struggle to stabilise the country enters a critical phase.
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said yesterday his country still faced serious challenges in its fight against insurgents, including al-Qa'ida forces.
"We all see the pressures building up in Washington, in London, in Europe, here, but I think this is not a time to cut and run," he said in Canberra.
"I think this is the time to stand with the people who you helped to liberate and to assist." Don’t pull out, urges Iraqi minister (more)
Mark Alexander
