Iraq: Commander Responsible For Fall Of Ramadi, International Coalition Officer Says
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According to British army Gen. Gyeka Christopher, Ramadi fell because Iraqi forces retreated on the orders of Iraqi Commander Khalaf Mohammed al-Fahdawi, Shafaq News reported June 18. Christopher said the retreat was unjustified and that Ramadi would still be under Iraqi government control had the withdrawal not taken place.
This article was reprinted with permission from Stratfor.
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