Half of Iraq security forces quit or worked against U.S.
Thursday, April 22, 2004
WASHINGTON -- About one in every 10 members of Iraq's security forces "actually worked against" U.S. troops during the recent militia violence in Iraq, and an additional 40 percent walked off the job because of intimidation, the commander of the 1st Armored Division said Wednesday.
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