WAR: Iraqi Interior Minister Resigns at Request of Paul Bremer

After a week of increased violence, Iraq Interior Minister and head of security forces Nouri al-Badran has resigned his position.

Reuters

The resignation comes at the request of Administrator Paul Bremer. He indicated that the move is to maintain a more equal balance between Shi'ite and Sunni members in Iraqi's governing council, but some speculation is that it is a result of the recent escalation in insurgent violence.

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[Edited on 8-4-2004 by Banshee]