  "In the coming days we will take the battle from house to house and from street to street with all the means we possess" So urlLink says Iraqi interim defense minister, Hazem Shaalan, in reference to the terrorists killing his people on a daily basis. The talk about martial law is somewhat disconcerting, but considering what martial law is for, not surprising and arguably necessary. For all practical purposes, the country is under American martial law. Monitoring becomes important, though, if the interim government does pursue martial law.
On the other hand... The UN, in all its courage, bravery and glory says through its Secretary-General Kofi Annan, United Nations secretary general, said that Iraq was still too dangerous for the UN to return, telling reporters in New York he was "extremely worried" about the security situation on the ground. Annan is so worried, in fact, that he doesn't want to do anything to remedy it. What, again, is the United Nations for? 
