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Category Archives: Iraq
Iraqi forces take Baiji, secure most significant gains in months
On November 14, Iraqi military personnel, Shiite militiamen, and Sunni Arab tribesmen reportedly gained complete control of the strategic city of Baiji in Salahaddin Province after weeks of fighting against Islamic State (IS) militants. Numerous military officers, politicians, and Iraq’s … Continue reading
Mortar shells explode in fortified district housing US Embassy in Baghdad
Despite another bizarre claim by an Iraqi official of a great victory against militants around Baghdad, several explosions were heard in Baghdad’s heavily fortified and strategic Green Zone on October 21. Local sources say two mortar shells fired by militants … Continue reading
Islamic State continues devastating attacks in Baghdad
Tens of thousands of Iraqi military personnel, Shiite militiamen, police, and allied Sunni Arab tribesmen remain deployed in Baghdad and the Baghdad Belt to defend the city against Islamic State (IS) advances. These static deployments, however, are failing to prevent … Continue reading
Western Airstrikes Failing to Slow Islamic State (IS) in Iraq’s Anbar Province
The US-led effort against the Islamic State (IS) is gaining steam. Along with the US, Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Australia have all dropped ordinance against the Sunni jihadist faction in Iraq. Others will join. The US has struck hundreds of targets … Continue reading
Iraq: Maliki’s Government Once Again on the Brink
A year after America’s withdrawal from Iraq, the country’s struggle for stability persists. Sunni protests are continuing following a government raid against Finance Minister Rafie al-Esawi’s home and the reported arrest of many of his bodyguards and staff on December … Continue reading
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