Pentagon Reverses Ban On Masked Iraqi Interpreters

The Pentagon has rescinded a controversial decision that banned Iraqi interpreters working for US troops in Baghdad from protecting their identities by wearing ski-masks.

The ban was meant to reflect the improved security situation - in which interpreters were no longer afraid of retaliation. But that is not the case.

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[samiam4285]

GOOD. The ban was a ridiculous policy, endangering the lives of the interpreters simply because the Pentagon wanted to pretend that everything was all sparkles and ponies in Iraq. Jan 20 cannot come soon enough.