Last contingent of Polish troops make their way to Iraq

"This is a historical date. We went to Iraq to strengthen our ties with the USA, in order to receive support from them in a similar situation. We have accomplished this mission well. Now it is coming to an end because this is the will of Poles. I will be praying that the list of 22 soldiers who gave their lives for Poland's security, will not get any longer," said Defense Minister Bogdan Klich. The 900 strong contingent will arrive in Iraq at the beginning of February. The end of the mission is planned for October 30. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A7) A.K.