11 Italian peacekeepers killed in Nasiriyah

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11 Italian peacekeepers killed in Nasiriyah

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Truck bomb blows up Italian police HQ set up in Nasiriyah. 8 police officers and 3 soldiers killed. one more missing.
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The CNN article nows says 17 Italian, 6 Iraqi dead. It is very concerning to hear that the truck was able to smash through the compounds gate, it's a very basic requirement of force protection and the Italian Army isn't stupid nor without experience in it.
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There is no peace to keep :x
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HOLY FUCK!!

I manage to spend the entire day without knowing this :(

And today 132 portuguese elite troops embarked to Iraq. May they return well.
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This is just a sign that 'the terrorists' are getting more desperate. :roll:
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No no no, its progress!
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