Kirkuk Turmoil Over Council Move
Government calls for calm as Kirkuk authority urges union with Kurdish region.
8 Aug 08
Government calls for calm as Kirkuk authority urges union with Kurdish region.
Extremist group could exploit chaos resulting from a US troop withdrawal to mount a comeback.
Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.
Recent book fills important gaps in what we know about the mysterious foreign fighters.
IWPR report on Bemba arrest republished in leading Kinshasa daily and distributed among victims in eastern DRC.
Kurds, Turkomans and Arabs criticise recommendations on how to resolve territorial disputes in north.
Analysts see political engagement with insurgents as best prospect for securing peace.