Wisam al-Jaff

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Turkomans and Arabs object to Kurdish plans to draw oil-rich Kirkuk into a separate autonomous region of Iraq.

22 Feb 05

Murder and mutilation of four American civilians exposes lack of Coalition control over town.

22 Feb 05

Yazidis are uncertain whether to identify with the Kurds or campaign for separate rights.

22 Feb 05

The militiamen expect a US assault on the holy cities of Najaf and Kufa.

22 Feb 05

Despite the danger from snipers, city residents manage to share food and supplies with each other.

22 Feb 05

Many blame America for the fighting – but some point their fingers at foreign militants.

22 Feb 05

Those who fled fighting take advantage of new accord to try to get back to their home.

22 Feb 05

Police have secured the main street in the town, but insurgents still maintain order elsewhere.

22 Feb 05

Radical Shia cleric orders his followers to leave holy city after confrontation with Coalition is defused.

22 Feb 05

Protest against the trial descents into violence and looting in Samarra.

22 Feb 05

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