Tag Archives: Babil Province

Not so nice news about Hilla…

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Thank God the 3 Katyusha rockets aimed at Kenneth’s compound in Hilla missed the target and there were no injuries. It is disturbing to read that members of the “Special Groups” have been arrested in Hilla in the last couple … Continue reading →

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Iraqi comedy, with a twist.

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Recently, Babil Province had a theatrical performance of a popular Iraqi comedy, “Mud House”. The play incorporates messages involving “civil rights, democracy, the right to vote, and love for country” into comedy. Kenneth’s PRT hosted the event. I just wish … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Iraq.

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Here’s an excerpt of Kenneth’s contribution to RealClearWorld‘s blog, Rebuilding Iraq: Just a few weeks after my arrival in Al-Hillah, the REO [Regiona Embassy Office] compound was shelled twice. The REO compound adjoins a U.S. Army Forward Operating Base, where … Continue reading →

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Leaving Iraq.

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

If all goes well, Kenneth ought to get to Warsaw on Tuesday… It will have taken him 4 days or so to make the trip. He reports: …we were reminded this week about the danger of working here when an … Continue reading →

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