Iraqis

George Bush: "One year ago, much of Diyala Province was a sanctuary for al Qaeda. Today the province is the site of a growing popular uprising against the extremists. And some local tribes are working along side coalition and Iraqi forces to clear out the enemy."

"These are the men George Bush means. But here in Diyala they're slowly turning against America. Here in the insurgency's heartland for the last year these men have been doing the unthinkable - working with the Americans to rid their town of al Qaeda extremists. Dozens of these local movements, called 'awakening counsels', have been set up by the US military across Iraq. They pay each man $10 a day...."

Friday March 21st, 2008