Iraq's Political Crisis May Have Broader Mideast Reach -- Voice of America
In the wake of the U.S. military pullout from Iraq, a political crisis threatens to ignite a fresh sectarian conflict. Regional tension between Shi'ite powerhouse Iran and Sunni archrival Saudi Arabia also threatens to worsen the sectarian divide in the Middle East.
In a region hit by multiple crises and growing instability, the latest Iraqi political divide comes as Shi'ite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has attempted to arrest his Sunni vice president and dismiss a Sunni deputy prime minister.
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More News On Iraq's Political Crisis
Iraqi prime minister calls for political stability to ensure security after US withdrawal -- Washington Post/AP
Iraqi Prime Minister Calls For Unity, Stability -- Radio Free Europe
Iraq’s parliament speaker warns against using security forces as political battle heats up -- Washington Post/AP
Sunni leader slams Iraq rights problems -- AFP
Fearing political crisis will spark violence, Iraqi Sunnis again leaving mixed neighborhoods -- Washington Post/AP
Iraq finance minister unhurt in bombing - spokesman -- Reuters
Analysis: Iraqi Kurds maneuver in political minefield -- Reuters
Feeling marginalized, some Iraq Sunnis eye autonomy -- Reuters
A Moderate Official at Risk in a Fracturing Iraq -- New York Times
Iraq official warns of abuse of security forces -- Boston.com/AP
Analysis: Blocs pursue short-term fixes for Iraq political crisis -- Suadad al-Salhy, Reuters
Leslie H. Gelb on How to Save Iraq -- The Daily Beast
Are we witnessing the final disintegration of Iraq? -- Patrick Cockburn, The Independent
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