Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Iraq's Sectarian Tensions Rise As A 'Low-Level War' Continues



Iraq Is Officially Fighting In A 'Low-Level War' A Year After US Withdrawal -- Business Insider/AFP

Violence in Iraq dropped in 2012, data released Tuesday showed, but insurgents proved they were still capable of mounting waves of attacks and a watchdog warned the country was still in a "low-level war".

The warnings, which come after the first full year since American forces completed their withdrawal in December 2011, were punctuated by a series of nationwide shootings and bombings on New Year's Eve in which 28 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded.

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More News On The Rise Of Sectarian Tensions And Violence In Iraq

Iraqi civilian deaths rise in "low-level war": study -- Reuters
Nearly 4,500 civilians died in 2012 in 'low-level war' with insurgents -- Irish Times
Iraq PM warns Sunni protesters to end rallies -- Al Jazeera
Iraq PM warns Sunni protesters, makes small concession -- Reuters
Iraq PM offers prisoner release as demos continue -- AFP
Firebrand Shiite cleric al-Sadr voices support for Sunni protesters angry at Iraq’s government -- Washington Post/AP
Iraq’s Sadr Encourages Antigovernment Demonstrations -- New York Times

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