Eyewitness Iraq: Sectarian Conflict Sat. 25 Feb.
IRAQ
COMMENTLINE
Here are the latest developments out of Iraq:
Violence up in Iraq today in spite of curfew.
An Iraqi government official warns of "civil war" that "will never end."
Iraq news roundup.
NEWSLINE
"If there is a civil war in this country it will never end," Defense Minister Saadoun al-Dulaimi, a minority Sunni Muslim in the Shi'ite-led interim government, told a news conference.
NEWSBYTES
Attacks Surge in Iraq Despite Curfew
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb exploded in a Shiite holy city and 13 members of one Shiite family were gunned down northeast of the capital Saturday in a surge of attacks that killed at least 30 people despite heightened security aimed at curbing sectarian violence following the bombing of a...
Sectarian Violence Resurges in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Feb. 25 (washingtonpost.com) -- Fierce sectarian violence erupted anew Saturday despite an extraordinary daytime curfew, killing at least 20 people in a car bombing attack on a Shiite holy city, a raid on a Shiite home and a brazen attack on the funeral procession of an Iraqi television journalist in Baghdad.
Baghdad, surrounding areas under curfew
21 people killed, including nearly a dozen family members
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- At least 21 people were killed Saturday in Iraq, including nearly a dozen members of a family believed to be Shia, as authorities imposed an extended curfew to prevent sectarian violence from spiraling into civil war.
Iraq government warns of "endless civil war"
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -- Iraq's defense minister warned on Saturday of a "civil war" that "will never end" and said he was ready to put tanks on the streets as sectarian violence flared despite a second day of curfew in Baghdad.
Sectarian Bloodshed Reveals Strength of Iraq Militias
(NYT) -- The recent violence has demonstrated the power that the many militias in Iraq have to draw the country into a full-scale civil war.
Round-up of events in Iraq
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Security incidents and political developments in Iraq reported on Saturday 25 February.
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Pentagon: Iraqi troops downgraded
No Iraqi battalion capable of fighting without U.S. support
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The only Iraqi battalion capable of fighting without U.S. support has been downgraded to a level requiring them to fight with American troops backing them up, the Pentagon said Friday.
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COMMENTLINEHere are the latest developments out of Iraq:
Violence up in Iraq today in spite of curfew.
An Iraqi government official warns of "civil war" that "will never end."
Iraq news roundup.
NEWSLINE
"If there is a civil war in this country it will never end," Defense Minister Saadoun al-Dulaimi, a minority Sunni Muslim in the Shi'ite-led interim government, told a news conference.
NEWSBYTES
Attacks Surge in Iraq Despite Curfew
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb exploded in a Shiite holy city and 13 members of one Shiite family were gunned down northeast of the capital Saturday in a surge of attacks that killed at least 30 people despite heightened security aimed at curbing sectarian violence following the bombing of a...
Sectarian Violence Resurges in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Feb. 25 (washingtonpost.com) -- Fierce sectarian violence erupted anew Saturday despite an extraordinary daytime curfew, killing at least 20 people in a car bombing attack on a Shiite holy city, a raid on a Shiite home and a brazen attack on the funeral procession of an Iraqi television journalist in Baghdad.
Baghdad, surrounding areas under curfew
21 people killed, including nearly a dozen family members
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- At least 21 people were killed Saturday in Iraq, including nearly a dozen members of a family believed to be Shia, as authorities imposed an extended curfew to prevent sectarian violence from spiraling into civil war.
Iraq government warns of "endless civil war"
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -- Iraq's defense minister warned on Saturday of a "civil war" that "will never end" and said he was ready to put tanks on the streets as sectarian violence flared despite a second day of curfew in Baghdad.
Sectarian Bloodshed Reveals Strength of Iraq Militias
(NYT) -- The recent violence has demonstrated the power that the many militias in Iraq have to draw the country into a full-scale civil war.
Round-up of events in Iraq
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Security incidents and political developments in Iraq reported on Saturday 25 February.
ALSO SEE
Pentagon: Iraqi troops downgraded
No Iraqi battalion capable of fighting without U.S. support
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The only Iraqi battalion capable of fighting without U.S. support has been downgraded to a level requiring them to fight with American troops backing them up, the Pentagon said Friday.
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NOTE: All rights are reserved by image owners; site content is linked only.
Tags: terrorism, Middle East, Iraq, Iran, Arab, Islam, Muhammad, prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, War, Military, Shiite, Religion, Sunni, Kurd
Global Tags: Washington DC, News and Politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life, Culture, Tension
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