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Iraq Re-Arms Female Cops

International criticism and objection within ministry overturn Nov. 14 order

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 31, 2008 4:28 PM CST

(Newser) – Iraq's female police officers can carry weapons again. The government has overturned an order requiring them to hand in their guns after much criticism from women's activists and the US, the Los Angeles Times reports. An Interior Ministry spokesman said few had complied with the...   Read full story »

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