On AlterNet: sunni awakening
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Patrick Cockburn, CounterPunch. April 14, 2009.
As American troops prepare to leave, the Sunni who changed from insurgents to US allies over the last two years are fearful for their future.
Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: War on Iraq. April 13, 2009.
A wave of prosecutions and some 25 "theft probes" are underway, but it's the inevitable result of a Pentagon policy that has bred rampant corruption.
Jeremy Scahill, Rebel Reports. April 7, 2009.
It's hard not to wonder about the 'coincidence' of Obama’s visit being confined to the airport amidst a rising tide of violence in Iraq.
Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. February 19, 2008.
When U.S. forces speak of a reduction in violence, many Iraqis simply do not know what they are talking about.
Dahr Jamail, Ahmed Ali, February 18, 2008.
The Awakening Councils in Diyala province are stepping up their protests against the government in Baghdad.
Dahr Jamail, Ahmed Ali, IPS News. February 12, 2008.
The surrender isn't working!
Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. January 25, 2008.
Former resistance fighters are now being paid 300 dollars a month to stop attacking occupation forces.
Basil Adas, Gulf News. January 11, 2008.
Sunni awakening has decreased attacks on U.S. troops, but increased Iraqis' suffering.
Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. December 26, 2007.
The U.S. strategy of backing Sunni "Awakening" forces has created another wedge between Sunni and Shia groups.
