US to Remain in Iraq until Free Government is in Place

Politics | April 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

The American forces would remain in Iraq until a free government is in place, U.S. commander Gen. Tommy Franks said, cited by AP.

The announcement was made in a statement that the general read to the troops.

"The Saddam regime has ended, is over and we will stay until there is a free government," Franks said in an order read to unit commanders. "We are going to respect their culture and their religion."

After the Iraqi capital fell to under U.S. control, new rules of behavior for American forces have been enforced. Troops are forbidden to use deadly force to prevent looting, they should allow government workers to go to their jobs.

Hospitals, businesses and mosques should remain open.

Schools should reopen and record attendance.
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