Faced With Urgent Steps, Iraqi Legislators Fail to Agree
Sunni insurgents are at the gates, yet main parliamentary factions focus on tactical manoeuvring for top posts.
1 Jul 14
Sunni insurgents are at the gates, yet main parliamentary factions focus on tactical manoeuvring for top posts.
Unenthusiastic response to military call-up leaves paramilitaries playing important role.
Torez was largely untouched by conflict, but now it has become a paramilitary hub.
"They left everything behind and ran for their lives.”
Trading accusations about who was responsible for twin strikes in coastal towns could fuel tensions.
Ceasefire impossible to implement amid ongoing bloodshed in east.
Essential pumping equipment for major canal will be hard to replace amid battles.
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.