34 US Troops in Iraq Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury
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See Page 11 Democrats Crackdown begins ‘undoing polls’ Washington, DC The operation to clear the streets of Iraqi capital appeared under way on Saturday resident Trump’s law- Pyers have begun defend- Protesters spent more than ing him at his impeachment The clashes took an hour battling a major fire at trial, accusing Democrats • the entrance of Rafidain Bank of seeking to overturn the place after authorities on Saadoun Street, whichlinks result of the 2016 election. began removing Tahrir with Al Khilani squares. “The president did ab- concrete barriers The blaze started after security solutely nothing wrong,” near Tahrir Square. forces set fire to nearby tents. White House Counsel Pat Many others in the protest en- Cipollone said. campment were angry with Mr Mr Trump’s defence will Security forces Al Sadr. last three days and follows stormed• a number “I hate that man, I hate him as the Democrats’ prosecution of protests sites in much as I hated Iranian gener- case which ended on Friday. Baghdad, Diwaniyah al Qassem Suleimani,” a tearful The president faces two Haider Ryman said. charges linked to his deal- and Basra on Friday. Hassan Riyadh, 23, a student ings with Ukraine. from Khadimiya, said: “It is just us The charges, or articles of Baghdad and God left now. If they security impeachment, accuse him forces come to the square then of abuse of power and ob- raqi security forces appear to of course there will be violence – struction of Congress. have launched an operation you saw what they did in Basra.” Ito clear Baghdad’s central Security forces stormed a num- squares, which have been home ber of protests sites in Baghdad, to a months-long national up- Diwaniyah and Basra on Friday. rising. Iraqi anti-riot police forces burn the protesters’ tents at Tahrir square in central Baghdad. In Basra, they ripped and set Riot police fired tear gas and tents on fire, activists said. Vide- live rounds on Saturday, forcing Since October, thousands of supporters began to leave. os on social media showed tents DON’T MISS IT hundreds of protesters to retreat protesters in the capital and There were no immediate re- burning . from Al Khilani Square that lies across the south have demanded ports of casualties on Saturday Security forces said they arrest- about 500 metres north-west of the resignation of the govern- but at least seven people were ed at least 16 protesters in Basra. Tahrir Square. ment and the appointment of a wounded in clashes with police At least 21 people were wounded National Guard In Tahrir Square, a man yelled new Cabinet that can address 21 earlier in the day, medics and in the morning operation, Reu- “where are you all going?” rising unemployment and almost people were wounded in security sources said. ters reported. holds key drill through a megaphone in an ef- non-existent public services. the morning operation, The clashes took place after By early afternoon, security 02 to protect fort to rally panicking protest- The police operation started af- according to Reuters. authorities began removing con- services had yet to reach Tahrir vital marine ers, while masked men ran with ter populist Shiite cleric Moqtada crete barriers near Tahrir Square Square itself. But in the two crates of Molotov cocktails in the Al Sadr appeared to withdraw his and across one main bridge over squares, fear of a final push to installations direction of gunfire. support for the movement and his the Tigris River in Baghdad. clear the streets remained. Intense screening at airport IRAN STRIKE 03 to ‘prevent coronavirus outbreak’ 34 US troops in Iraq diagnosed with traumatic brain injury Arlington, Virginia ‘Labour Authority Last week the US military said had been previously transported 11 of its troops had been treated to Germany had been moved to draws plans’ to he Pentagon said yester- for concussion symptoms after the United States and would re- 04 settle individual day that 34 service mem- the attack on the Ain Al Asad ceive treatment at either Walter disputes Tbers had been diagnosed airbase in western Iraq and this Reed military hospital or their with traumatic brain injury fol- week said additional troops had home bases. Mr Hoffman said amicably lowing missile strikes by Iran on been moved out of Iraq with the service members were being a base in Iraq earlier this month, suspected injuries. treated on an outpatient basis 210 fils (includes VAT) a number higher than the mili- Pentagon spokesman Jona- and were transported back to the tary had previously announced. than Hoffman told reporters United States in order to be clos- President Donald Trump and that 17 of the service members er to their pre-deployment bases. other top officials initially said diagnosed had already returned Nine service members remain Iran’s attack had not killed or to duty in Iraq. Nearly three dozen US troops suffered traumatic brain injuries or concussion in in Germany and are undergoing injured any US service members. Eight service members who the Iranian missile strikes on Ain Al Asad airbase. evaluations and treatment. SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 02 National Guard holds key drill to protect vital marine installations Drill aims to raise the level of preparedness and security alertness Manama he National Guard con- cluded a special drill in Tthe protection of ma - rine vital installations, which was implemented by the Coast Guard Unit in the Special Op- erations Unit. The exercise aimed to en - Ms Lawrence along with NBB officials. hance security of marine and coastal installations to main- tain maritime security and Australian woman wins million dollar, $ 5,000 safety, it also raised the read- iness of the National Guard monthly salary and a villa in Riffa Views personnel to implement the TDT | Manama tasks and duties assigned to The exercise aimed to enhance security of marine and coastal installations to hammad Rahman Amez, been overwhelmed by the hos- them. maintain maritime security. yn Adriana Lawrence Noor Ali Ibrahim, Alia Abdul pitality and sense of belonging National Guard Commander, emerged the winner of Amir Saeed, Abdul Ghafour in this country.” Lieutenant-General Shaikh National Guard. pressed his appreciation to HH Lthe 2019 Grand Prize Ali Ibrahim, Ridha Ibrahim Sabah Abdul Latif Al Zayani, Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman National Guard Staff Direc- National Guard Commander constituted by the National Ali, Fatima Abdullah Hassan, Head of Retail Banking at the Na- Al Khalifa, praised the efforts tor, Major-General Shaikh Ab- for his directives and sup - Bank of Bahrain as part of “Na- and Youssef Ibrahim Youssef tional Bank of Bahrain, said: “We of the Special Operations Unit dulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa, port to carry out such drills to tional Savings Programme”. , Salih Salih Muhammad, Mu- at the National Bank of Bahrain in this exercise, which reflect- followed the drill, expressed reach the highest levels of per- She will receive $ one million hammad Ali Abbas, and Afarin are committed to rewarding all ed the spirit of determination his thanks to all the partic - formance and implement the in cash, a luxury villa in Riffa Mir Aman.