Everyone aware that the Americans have now barricaded themselves inside the US Embassy in Baghdad?
Iraqis shut down internet at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Just minutes ago news came from within the United States Embassy in Baghdad that the Iraqis have shut down internet service for those barricaded inside. Limited text messages via private cell phones are still coming through.
United States Marines as well as private contractors from security firms based in the U.S. are in charge of securing the facility. Many of those employed by the private security agencies come from the U.S., as well as African countries, such as Nigeria and Kenya.
It is unknown how many of the more than 5,000 U.S. civilians in Baghdad are actually taking refuge inside the embassy compound. NBC war correspondent, Richard Engel reported last night that civilians in and around Baghdad have boarded up residences and businesses.
The embassy lockup is a reminder of when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in August of 1990 and U.S. civilians were held hostage for months, including those from the State Department and Department of Transportation.
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G4S contractor beaten by angry mob in Iraq
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcelJrzcAc
Video description:
A British security contractor was brutally assaulted in southern Iraq this week by a muslim mob after he alllegedly insulted their sect of Islam.
A 10-minute video was circulating on social media sites showed an angry mob of men carrying metal rods, a pickax and other sharp objects attacking the car the man was in, smashing the glass and dragging him out. The video has been taken down, but FP News has aqcuired an unedited copy and you can view it here:http://www.firearmsportal.com/security-industry/215-g4s-contractor-beaten-by-angry-mob-in-iraq - Read this article and more at the Firearms Portal -
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