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Occupation is main problem in Iraq

Occupation is main problem in Iraq: "HAWIJAH, Iraq: The main problem we have here is the occupation, the Iraqi soldier says before joining Americans troops on a mission to win hearts and minds in his hometown of Hawijah.

If the occupier leaves everything will be better. The soldier, who would not give his name, crouches with his comrades inside a US army base as Humvees growl to life and US troops from the 2nd Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment strap on Kevlar, light cigarettes, and get ready for another night out."

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