Iraqi cities have emerged to sell second-hand goods market, the U.S. (Photos)
the deep quagmire of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States, how honorable withdrawal is a headache problem. Although the United States under President Barack Obama boasted, "within a year" withdrawal of the sea has expired, but he still hoped that a positive answer to this question, has repeatedly rebuked the reporter not ask more of the withdrawal date.
But in Iraq, the withdrawal was carried out in an orderly manner, the U.S. being the largest one since World War II as well as for Transportation. Now, in Iraq's major cities have emerged in many second-hand sale of U.S. goods market ... ...
living in the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah, according to Mill an all 穆尼尔伊布 Ram nest in the toilet by the U.S. military field converted into a house, no one to disturb them. This "quiet" state is inconceivable in the previous.
in the eyes of the Americans, Fallujah is a hotbed of insurgents, here full of hatred for Americans.
Now, here's civilian carefully selected on the vacuum cleaner in the booth, satellite antenna and the U.S. military vehicles, parts, and removable wooden cabinet and a portable toilet is the object you buy.
"This is the way we can afford"
Munir before using 5000 U.S. dollars in the market price to buy this "toilet." Although the sound is not cheap, but in his view, the prices so that they cover one of their own houses or to save a lot. In addition, the "toilet" to reform after which you can buy, no need to wait.
"I do not have it before the fight to the toilet with a disgusted," Munir said, "We do not have a better way, which we afford the way."
Munir field toilets purchased before the withdrawal of U.S. forces is "selling" of the material.
the largest since World War II for Transportation
military bases the Pentagon began to sell equipment and supplies, and some auction, some of the flow of black market. For the poor of Iraq, these materials give clear that some changes in the lives of civilians, so that they become the market snapping up targets.
In fact, these materials only to meet the continued presence of U.S. troops and Iraqi security forces needed before it can be sold, the U.S. General 古斯塔夫佩尔 That said, he headed the U.S. in Iraq Army logistical supply. In addition to sell outside, must be sent back to the United States, part of the materials, the U.S. military described as the largest since World War II for Transportation.
withdrawal in progress
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in September this year, leaving only 5 million
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fact Since the number of U.S. troops in Iraq peaked in 2007 - 16.6 million people, the number of troops has been reduced. Before, many U.S. military bases like a small city, some the size of civilian service as much as Wal-Mart supermarket.
now, only 80,000 soldiers stationed in Iraq continues. However, in the next two months time, about 35,000 soldiers to be evacuated. According to Obama's withdrawal plan, in this Sept. 1, leaving only 5 million U.S. troops in Iraq. From this week, U.S. troops would enter the white-hot, because there are 94 base needs to close.
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mobility is relatively simple, but not so easy to transport weapons and supplies to go, these are all great guys - - U.S. troops stationed in Iraq from bases in 405, about 1.7 million items need to carry home.
now, 1.1 million items have been removed, the remaining 600,000 of supplies, but also include tanks, computer, monitoring radar, military equipment, they should be sent to southern Iraq, adjacent State of Kuwait, and sea transport to the United States. Some military vehicles, was delivered to support operations in Afghanistan. There are 500,000 items were transferred to the Iraqi government for the Iraqi security forces building, because if they are shipped home, then the cost will be much higher.
In addition, the last leaving about 18,140 tons of surplus supplies, the U.S. military in Iraq will be sold to local merchants. I believe that before the arrival of the final withdrawal deadline, more goods will flow into the U.S. market.
