more anarchy in Iraq

Insurgents seize 5 towns near Syria Militants loyal to al-Zarqawi tell
residents in 'death letters' to abandon their homes
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"Basically, the insurgents say if they don't leave they will ... behead them," said Alford
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He estimated that between 300 and 400 insurgents were operating in the area. Most of them, he said, are foreign fighters who have crossed into Iraq through the border with Syria.
"For the time being, they run these towns," Alford said.

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Wow!
I'm sure these residents are glad to know that freedom is on the march!
Have we done anything for these innocents, or just to them?
(First seen at Eschaton)