Iraqi Troops "Betrayed" Into Defeat, Capture
"Our commanders departed from the base and left us alone," says soldier who evaded death at ISIS's hands.
"Our commanders departed from the base and left us alone," says soldier who evaded death at ISIS's hands.
After eight years, Nuri al-Maliki resigns after initially saying he won't.
If it goes through, appointment will unblock Iraqi politics, though current prime minister hasn't conceded defeat yet.
Experts at IWPR briefing highlight dangerous implications of Islamist force’s rise in Syria and Iraq.
Families flee as insurgents threaten dire consequences for non-Sunni groups.
Villagers given stark choice – run or be killed.
Sunni insurgents are at the gates, yet main parliamentary factions focus on tactical manoeuvring for top posts.
"They left everything behind and ran for their lives.”
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.