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To: tdscpa

http://www.pr-inside.com/iraq-parties-meeting-in-finland-agree-r218785.htm

this article has more detail. From AP:

...The agreement called for all parties to be involved in the reconciliation process and to accept the results of the negotiations while working «to end international and regional interference» in Iraq.
Political objectives agreed to included moving away from sectarian and ethnic disputes, ending the displacement of Iraqi refugees, and terminating the presence of foreign troops according to a «realistic timetable.
The participants also agreed to deal with militias by arming and training security forces to become «an effective national force,» while fostering economic development across the country.
Members of armed groups that «are not classified as terrorist» would be encouraged to adopt «peaceful political means» and given jobs within the state administration.
A five-point pledge _ authored by the American talks chairman, retired Sen. George Mitchell _ was required both at the start of Northern Ireland’s negotiations and again when former militants, such as McGuinness, gained high office in Belfast.

Ahtisaari, who did not attend the meetings, said it was now up to the Iraqis whether they want to continue the process started in Finland, Finnish broadcaster YLE reported...


26 posted on 09/04/2007 4:15:22 AM PDT by Fred Nerks (Fair dinkum!)
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27 posted on 09/04/2007 4:18:43 AM PDT by Fred Nerks (Fair dinkum!)
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