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1,700 U.S. soldiers have deserted in Iraq
by Redddd
Friday, Dec. 05, 2003 at 11:53 AM
One thousand and seven hundred U.S. soldiers have deserted their posts in Iraq
1,700 U.S. soldiers quit Iraq: French magazine
PARIS, Dec 04, 2003 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- One thousand and seven hundred U.S. soldiers have deserted their posts in Iraq, with many of them failing to return to military duty after getting permission to go back to the United States, according to the French weekly magazine Le Canard Enchaine.
The magazine, known for its satires and exposes, said the French intelligence agency obtained the information from what it described an "American colleague."
Citing a senior French official posted in Washington, the magazine also said that 7,000 U.S. soldiers have left Iraq allegedly due to psychological troubles and other illnesses.
Some 2,200 others sustained serious injuries including the loss of limbs, it said.
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| TITLE | AUTHOR | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Where Did They Go? | Prodigal Yunzer | Tuesday, Dec. 09, 2003 at 12:20 PM |
| in our name | Sam | Sunday, Dec. 07, 2003 at 6:23 AM |
| Following the Leader... | AWOL is a Bush family tradition | Saturday, Dec. 06, 2003 at 10:14 AM |
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