Day That Uncovers Mistrust of Britain Public Outcry in Basra Streets

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THE violent images of British soldiers coming under attack from the population they are seeking to protect yesterday revealed the extent of mutual suspicion between the occupying forces and Iraqi nationals.

Violence erupted in Basra, Iraq's second largest city and the headquarters of the 8500 British troops deployed in the south of the country, after the arrest of two British special forces soldiers, who are believed to have been working undercover and had allegedly been involved in a deadly firefight with local police.

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Day That Uncovers Mistrust of Britain Public Outcry in Basra Streets

British soldiers later found themselves the target of angry crowds.

The chaotic scenes were far removed from the conciliatory ef...

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