Still, the American commanders said they were encouraged by the effort.

An American commander would still be in overall charge of security.

But in recent weeks, American commanders say that has sharply changed.

American military commanders said they could not confirm the reports.

After the battle, American commanders said the city was safe.

"I know the mind of the American commander like my own."

They have given some training that, according to one American commander, includes discussion of human rights.

"I haven't seen anything like that," the American commander said.

American commanders were convinced that their show of force was the reason.

American commanders say the training program is still a work in progress.