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.
Murder and mutilation of four American civilians exposes lack of Coalition control over town.
Yazidis are uncertain whether to identify with the Kurds or campaign for separate rights.
The militiamen expect a US assault on the holy cities of Najaf and Kufa.
Despite the danger from snipers, city residents manage to share food and supplies with each other.
Many blame America for the fighting – but some point their fingers at foreign militants.
Those who fled fighting take advantage of new accord to try to get back to their home.
Police have secured the main street in the town, but insurgents still maintain order elsewhere.
Radical Shia cleric orders his followers to leave holy city after confrontation with Coalition is defused.
Protest against the trial descents into violence and looting in Samarra.