Quote Originally Posted by Mark Eichenlaub View Post
This just doens't sound appropriate whatsoever.
Why doesn’t it sound appropriate?

The detainment of these women was a humiliation for the Sunni’s. Addressing such a grievance as this, in addition to other measures, would enable reengagement with the Sunni’s. This in turn, would lead to the success of the Awakening movements and a reduction of violence in the country.

Quote Originally Posted by Mark Eichenlaub View Post
I wonder what ever happened to these people and if the Iraqis actually recaptured and detained them.
I imagine the female scientists are feeble, and stricken with some form of cancer.