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Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
 
Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
 
Originally posted by Over Clocker
Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
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Originally posted by Over Clocker
Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
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Originally posted by Bony Maloney
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(From the Daily Mail - so taken with a pinch of salt)
Tony Blair get touch with France:

"Mr Blair indicated last night that France will be frozen out of any involvement in running Iraq when the war is over.

Mr Blair declared that British troops had 'given their lives' to liberate Iraq and he was not prepared to see the French, who had opposed the war, being given a chance to mess up the peace."
 
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Originally posted by Bony Maloney
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(From the Daily Mail - so taken with a pinch of salt)
Tony Blair get touch with France:

"Mr Blair indicated last night that France will be frozen out of any involvement in running Iraq when the war is over.

Mr Blair declared that British troops had 'given their lives' to liberate Iraq and he was not prepared to see the French, who had opposed the war, being given a chance to mess up the peace."
 
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Unconfirmed Breaking News: The Republican Guard may have killed up to 500 Iraqi Tribesman after they refused to travel North the fight advancing coalition forces.

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Unconfirmed Breaking News: The Republican Guard may have killed up to 500 Iraqi Tribesman after they refused to travel North the fight advancing coalition forces.

:mad: :mad:
 
Originally posted by Over Clocker
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Originally posted by HBK757
Where did you hear that?
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BBC Reporter near the area. It is very unconfirmed though.

However it is confirmed that the RG are forcing civilians to get into tanks and make them travel towards our troops.
 
Originally posted by HBK757
Where did you hear that?
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BBC Reporter near the area. It is very unconfirmed though.

However it is confirmed that the RG are forcing civilians to get into tanks and make them travel towards our troops.
 
Originally posted by Over Clocker
:eek: Gives an indication they are terrorism sympathisers then.
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That paint dry yet OC, terrorist sympothisers like our American brothers where/are? towards the IRA, who I may ad actually did carry out terrorist bombing on our mainland. If it is genuine it is very sad, and just shows how deep the hatred runs, but I will remain sceptical on this, another point for the coalition propaganda machine though.
 
Originally posted by Over Clocker
:eek: Gives an indication they are terrorism sympathisers then.
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That paint dry yet OC, terrorist sympothisers like our American brothers where/are? towards the IRA, who I may ad actually did carry out terrorist bombing on our mainland. If it is genuine it is very sad, and just shows how deep the hatred runs, but I will remain sceptical on this, another point for the coalition propaganda machine though.
 
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