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PostAuthor: Anthea » Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:47 am

Mosul city after the PKK officials take over Kirkuk


Is the PKK now claiming to have taken over Kirkuk :shock:
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PostAuthor: Anthea » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:30 am

Iraq crisis: the country is facing imminent break up, say Western diplomats

Western officials fear Iraq is facing imminent break-up, as the jihadist takeover of the north seeks to carve the country into different religious fiefdoms.

Using their strongest language to date, diplomats warned that the "sheer scale" of the crisis could defeat belated efforts by the country's fractious politicians to resolve it.

"We have used the word crisis about Iraq before, but this is the real thing," a Western diplomat told The Telegraph. "There is no doubt about the scale of the threat that it poses to Iraq's continued existence as a state, and it is also a threat to the wider region too."

The diplomat also voiced doubts about the ability of Iraq's politicians, including Nouri al-Maliki, the country's Shia prime minister, to bury their sectarian differences.

While John Kerry, the US secretary of state, warned on Monday that greater unity was the only way to stabilise the country, the diplomat said the politicians were "trapped in a pattern that was hard to break out of."

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:58 am

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WRAPUP 1-Militants attack Iraq air base, U.S. assessment teams deploy

BAGHDAD, June 25 (Reuters) - Militants attacked one of Iraq's largest air bases on Wednesday as the first U.S. teams arrived to assess the Iraqi security forces and decide how to help counter a mounting Sunni insurgency.

Two weeks of advances by militants spearheaded by al Qaeda offshoot the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has threatened to rupture the country two and a half years after the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged leaders of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region on Tuesday to stand with Baghdad in the face of the onslaught.

Militants including ISIL and allied Sunni tribes battled Iraqi forces in the town of Yathrib, 90 km north of Baghdad, into the early hours of Wednesday, witnesses and the deputy head of the municipality said. Four militants were killed, they said.

Insurgents have surrounded a massive air base nearby, which was known as "Camp Anaconda" under U.S. occupation, and struck it with mortars. Eyewitnesses said the air base had been surrounded on three sides.

More than 1,000 people, mainly civilians, have been killed in less than three weeks, the United Nations has said, calling the figure "very much a minimum".

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:05 pm

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Iraq PM Maliki rejects emergency 'salvation' government

Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has rejected calls for a national salvation government to help counter the offensive by jihadist-led Sunni rebels.

Such calls represented a "coup against the constitution and an attempt to end the democratic experience", he warned.

The US has led appeals to the country's political leaders to rise above sectarian and ethnic divisions.

Government forces have been unable to recapture the territory seized by the rebels this month.

Almost half of the 300 US military advisers assigned to help the Iraqi security forces have arrived.

Fighting was reported to have continued on Wednesday, with an attack by rebels on the Balad airbase, about 80km (50 miles) north of Baghdad.

Also on Wednesday, a suicide bombing outside the main market in the northern city of Kirkuk left at least two people dead and many more injured.

The city was seized by Kurdish peshmerga fighters on 12 June when the Iraqi army fled in the face of the rebel advance.

At least nine people were also killed in attacks in the town of Mahmudiyah to the south of Baghdad.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:08 pm

Iraq's Kurds weigh choices amid country's unrest

Arriving at Erbil’s gleaming airport in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish zone not long ago, I went in search of a map. When I found one, I asked for an extra for a colleague.

The woman peeping over the edge of the counter was reluctant.

"It's Baghdad. They are treating us very poorly," she explained, referring to the Iraq government freezing the region's share of the national budget. "They are not paying salaries here anymore. We have to conserve."

It seems a long way from the crisis currently gripping Iraq as Islamist militants sweep the north, but it is one small example of how soured relations have become between the Iraqi Kurds and the Baghdad establishment they once helped prop up as kingmakers in the early years after the U.S. invasion.

Trying times, fraying relations

Baghdad’s increasing ire over Kurdish plans to export its oil and gas abroad directly led the central government to suspend the Kurdish share of Iraq’s national budget in 2013 and relations have been going downhill ever since.

It would be an understatement to call it bad timing for Iraq’s beleaguered Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to be on the outs with the Kurds given they control the only truly cohesive fighting force in Iraq, the renowned Peshmerga.

At first glance, there would seem to be little incentive for the Kurds to prop up a central government under al-Maliki’s control.

The chaos in Iraq and the potential for its dismemberment has opened up a crack through which the Kurds can clearly see their long cherished dream glistening in the distance — that of an independent Kurdistan.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:20 am

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Today, June 25, in the City of Sulaimani, Deputy Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government Qubad Talabani received the Governor of Kirkuk Dr. Najmaden Kareem.

Governor Kareem congratulated Talabani on the occasion of his assignment as the KRG Deputy Prime Minister and wished him all the success and expressed his support for the success of the new Cabinet.

Talabani, for his part, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Governor for his success in the development and reconstruction of the Province of Kirkuk and wished all constituents there to live in peaceful coexistence.

Talabani and Kareem discussed the current security situation in Kirkuk and other areas.

Talabani thanked the Governor of Kirkuk and the residents there for the constant support they provide for the Peshmerga forces in the fight against the terrorists.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:25 am

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a speech in parliament on Wednesday that the government in Iraq had failed over a period of years to incorporate the views of all groups in the country and must now be pressured to do so, Reuters reported.

"We need a government in Iraq that embraces all parts of the population," Merkel said. "For years this has not happened and because of this the pressure needs to be raised."

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:30 am

It seems world leaders are well aware that the Baghdad government has been mistreating Sunnis for years - nobody is willing to rush in and rescue Maliki and his corrupt government :ymdevil:
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PostAuthor: dyaoko » Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:32 pm

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:59 pm

dyaoko wrote:hmmm

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:14 pm

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Iraq's Top Shiite Cleric Urges Peaceful Transition

Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric appealed to Iraqi politicians on Friday not to make themselves "an obstacle" in the country's transition as the deadline looms for selecting the next prime minister.

The remarks by Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, delivered by his spokesman, were another indirect appeal by the cleric to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step down.

"The big challenges facing Iraq require that the next government command national and broad acceptance ... to face the crises that are hitting the country," spokesman Ahmed al-Safi quoted the reclusive al-Sistani as saying.

"No one should make himself an obstacle in achieving national consensus," al-Sifi added during the sermon in the southern Shiite city of Kabala.

Al-Maliki, who has led the country since 2006, has insisted he remain in the post for a third four-year term. His bloc got the most seats in April's parliamentary elections but failed to get a majority, so he needs to build a coalition in order to govern.

The next government is expected to grapple with an unprecedented blitz offensive by Sunni extremists from the Islamic State group, which in June seized a large chunk of the country's north and west.

Iraq's leaders are under pressure to form an inclusive government that can draw Sunni support away from the insurgency. But the Sunnis have long accused al-Maliki of marginalizing their community, and even many of his Shiite and Kurdish allies say he has monopolized power.

Iraq's newly-elected president, Fouad Massoum, is required to select a prime minister from the largest political bloc by next Friday.

Al-Sistani's appeal came as the United Nations said that more than 1,737 people were killed in Iraq in July, making it one of the deadliest months of the year but marking a decline from the previous month, when the Islamic State militants swept across much of the country. The death toll in June stood at 2,400.

Still, July's toll — which included an increase in killings in areas now under the control of the Islamic State — was considerably higher than May's, when about 800 people were killed.

Iraq's large, U.S.-trained and equipped military melted away in the face of the initial militant onslaught, but has since regrouped — though it has not managed to retake lost ground.

In announcing the latest casualty figures, the U.N. mission also reiterated its own calls on Iraq' feuding politicians to set aside their differences and form an inclusive government.

"It is time that they move forward on the creation of a new government that can address the root causes of violence in Iraq and ensure equitable development for all communities," Nickolay Mladenov, the U.N. special representative for Iraq, said in the statement Friday.

Militants with the Islamic State have also destroyed ancient shrines and mosques in Iraq's second-largest city, Mosul, claiming they stray from hardline Islamic practices and instead promote apostasy.

Al-Sistani denounced the targeting of holy sites on Friday, saying Islamic State extremists are "alienating themselves from the humane, Islamic standards."

In Baghdad, a car bomb tore through a busy commercial street in the eastern Habibiya neighborhood, killing seven people and wounding 16. And in the nearby al-Khulani Square in central Baghdad, three bombs exploded almost simultaneously, killing four people and wounding 12, according to police and hospital officials. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media.

Baghdad had the highest July death toll among all the provinces, the U.N. said, with at least 415 people killed. To the north, Ninevah and Salahuddin have seen heightened violence since militants seized parts of both provinces, including the provincial capitals of Mosul and Tikrit.

The U.N. estimates exclude the western Anbar province, most of which has also been held by militants for months.

In Haditha, a town in Anbar near a strategic dam, fighters with the Islamic State group launched a three-prong assault on Friday, using a suicide oil tanker and trucks, Lt. Gen. Rasheed Fleih, the commander of Anbar Operations Command, told The Associated Press.

The militants briefly took over an army command headquarters in the town, but the military was able to retake it, Fleih said. Ten soldiers were killed in the clashes.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:22 pm

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Over 5,000 Killed Across Iraq in July
by Margaret Griffis

Antiwar.com has determined that at least 5,207 people were killed and 2,018 more were wounded during the month of July. Our analysis of the figures is below. Also, the Kurdish government is asking the U.S. government for weaponry, and the Mosul Brigades appears to be quickly gathering strength. If both groups gain reinforcements, it could mean higher figures for August.

July Casualty Analysis:

The casualty figures used to calculate these numbers were retrieved from various sources, including the Iraqi government. Of the 5,207 killed, 3,961 were militants. Those numbers are mostly reported by the Iraqi government, and there is no independent confirmation for a lot of these deaths. Because of that lack of verification, monthly tallies from other organizations have avoided including such figures.

That results in severe underreporting. Many militants are being killed, whether they are counted officially or not. In many cases, particularly with airstrikes deep in Islamic State territory, there is no concrete number given, just a report of "many deaths." Those are not included in our tally.

Another issue with the death count is the apparent shortage of deaths among Iraqi soldiers and "volunteers" fighting along the front lines. Morgue officials in Najaf, where the largest cemetery in the world is located, have admitted that the number of bodies arriving for ritual washing and then burial has doubled to 60 per day. An exact figure of combat deaths was not available from them, but many are young militiamen. There is also an increase in the number of people being killed in Baghdad. Perhaps as many as five per day are being killed in underreported combat or sectarian violence there.

At least 2,018 people were also wounded. Considering that the Iraqi government and the Islamic State are both tight-lipped about their casualties, it is safe to assume that this figure is likely too low as well. It better reflects the injuries to civilians and police that occurred in bombings and other such attacks.

Underscoring the increasing difficulty in obtaining there figures and despite more troops fighting the Islamic State, these numbers are slightly lower than in June, when 5,456 were killed and 2,562 people were wounded.

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Kurdish Regional Government:

The Kurdish government has asked the United States for arms to use against the Islamic State. Such help is unlikely unless it is directed through Baghdad, which insists on remaining in control of Kurdistan’s foreign relations. The Maliki government is highly suspicious of the K.R.G. and would probably not allow weapons to reach the Kurds.

Kataeb al-Mosul:

Ninewa province’s governor, Atheel al-Nujaifi, hinted that the emergence of Kataeb al-Mosul (The Mosul Brigades) was planned for a later date, but the Islamic State’s destruction of beloved, historic sites forced their hand earlier than expected. No reason was given for the delay in fighting back against ISIS/DAASH, but it may have to do with the selection of a new prime minister.

Many believe that the Sunnis who originally welcomed the Islamic State would quickly turn against them should Prime Minister Nouri Maliki be tossed from office. They desire a fresh start with a new premier. The longer Iraq has no gains against the militants, the more likely that Maliki will lose his bid as incumbent.

However, the destruction of several shrines and mosques has energized the resistance, now. One of the many new recruits said he would like to call the Brigade the "Nabi Yunus Army" instead, in honor of the Prophet Yunus (known to Westerners as the Biblical figure Jonah). A shrine said to contain his tomb was destroyed a few days ago. Afterwards, residents openly defied the ISIS/DAASH by physically blocking the militants from reaching the Crooked Minaret.

Asa’ib ahl al-Haq:

Baquba police say that Shi’ite militiamen in Asa’ib ahl al-Haq are not killing Sunnis indiscriminately. They claim that the militiamen are using carefully crafted lists of Sunnis who are dangerous. The families of the men killed say otherwise.

Fighting:

In Tikrit, militants executed 17 people, including a police office. An air strike killed four militants. Gunmen killed two militants in separate shootings.

Militants staged an attack on Haditha. They began with mortar fire and three car bombs. Iraqi forces, including Sahwa members, were targeted and then fought in the counter attack. At least six security members were killed and 28 more were wounded. They managed to kill 31 militants.

Thirteen militants were killed when they attacked Duluiya; One policeman was killed and six others were wounded in the fighting.

Roadside bombs in Ishaqi killed four policemen and wounded 11 more.

One civilian was killed and seven more were wounded during air strikes on Hawija.

Gunmen killed four ISIS militants in al-Zuwiya.

In Meshahda, a bomb killed two security members and wounded three soldiers.

Ongoing shelling of Falluja left one civilian dead and three with injuries.

Attacks in Muqdadiya left two civilians dead and one injured.

In Arab Jabour, gunmen killed a Sahwa member and wounded his wife. Another source reported two dead Sahwas and three wounded, probably in the same attack.

in Ramadi, mortar fire wounded six civilians. Security forces killed 21 militants.

A woman was executed in Taza for cursing the Islamic State.

An unknown number of civilians were wounded in Zab, when militants launched a mortar attack.

Sixty militants were killed during an air strike on their headquarters at the Badush prison.

Air strikes killed 30 militants in Jurf al-Sakhar.

Twenty militants were killed in Albu Ridha.

In Albu Hassan, seven militants were killed.

Three militants were killed in Himreen.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:45 pm

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Sunni insurgents, Kurds battle over north Iraq town
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Baku-APA Islamic State militants fought Kurdish forces on Saturday for the northern Iraqi town of Zumar located near an oil field and the Syrian border amid conflicting reports of who was in control, APA reports quoting Reuters.

Jabbar Yawar, secretary general of the Kurdish peshmerga fighters, said his forces controlled Zumar and reinforcements were on the way.

But four residents in different parts of the town said by telephone that Islamic State fighters were in control.

"Many Islamic State vehicles are wandering the town of Zumar and I can also see the flags on top of buildings," said one resident.

The group formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant staged a lighting advance through northern Iraq in June, seizing large swathes of land in the biggest challenge to the government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Control of Zumar by Islamic State fighters would give them access to the small Ain Zalah oil field and a nearby refinery. The insurgents have already seized four oil fields, which help fund their operations.

A Kurdish police official in Zumar said Islamic State fighters in pickup trucks mounted with weapons attacked the town from three directions early on Saturday. There were no immediate details of casualties.

Islamic State's offensive has whipped up sectarian tensions and threatened to dismember Iraq. The sectarian conflict poses the gravest danger to the OPEC member's stability since the 2003 fall of Saddam Hussein after a U.S.-led invasion.

Shi'ite militias and Kurdish fighters now rival the U.S.-trained and funded Iraqi army in their ability to challenge the insurgents.

Islamic State has declared a medieval-style caliphate spanning parts of Iraq and Syria under its control, alarming other Arab states who fear their advance will embolden militants on their patch.

The Sunni insurgents have stalled their advance towards Baghdad just before the town of Samarra, 100 km (62 miles) north of the capital.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:32 am

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ISIL seizes control of Shingal district

Press sources reported that insurgents belonging to the so called the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant seized control this morning of Shingal district.

ISIL insurgents attacked Shingal from several directions on the southern border of the district, a source in the area said, adding that the ISIL terrorists arrived in some of the Yezidi villages and residential compounds , as well as entered the center of Shingal.

The Headquarter of 17th Branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party was occupied by the ISIL terrorists, the source clarified.

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PostAuthor: Anthea » Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:34 am

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Peshmerga forces launch military operation to liberate Shingal from ISIL

The Ministry of Peshmerga in Kurdistan Regional Government announced the start of a military operation to liberate Shingal district from insurgents of the so called the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

The attack on the ISIL terrorists in Shingal will be from several directions after the arrival of heavy weapons and reinforcements to the Peshmerga forces, the Ministry of Peshmerga said.

Press sources and citizens have reported the fall of Shingal district in the hands of the ISIL terrorists.

ISIL insurgents attacked Shingal from several directions on the southern border of the district, a source in the area said, adding that the ISIL terrorists arrived in some of the Yezidi villages and residential compounds , as well as entered the center of Shingal.

The Headquarter of 17th Branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party was occupied by the ISIL terrorists, the source clarified.

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