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Al-Sahwa Forces To Be Transferred To Iraqi Gov't Oversight

Al-Sahwa forces, which include Sunni tribesmen who are cooperating with U.S. forces, will be transferred next month to Iraqi government oversight.

The government will also be responsible for paying their wages.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, September 3, 2008

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