Iraqis Uneasy At Idea Of Early US Withdrawal

U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Pearson, right, and Spc. Juan Castillo enjoy breakfast before working on building a bridge near the Tigris River, Baghdad, Aug. 10, 2009 Pearson and Castillo are assigned to the 277th Engineering Company, 416th Engineering Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrone Clakely

From Stars And Stripes:

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Unnerved by bombings that have killed hundreds this summer, many Iraqis are losing faith in their own security forces and fear the Americans are leaving too quickly.

The misgivings about the U.S. pullback from the cities, and even about the Dec. 31, 2011 deadline for a full withdrawal, come at a time when a senior U.S. officer has suggested the Americans declare victory and leave even sooner.

Iraqis, including military commanders, believe their security forces aren't ready to act alone.

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