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63 Killed in Baghdad Bombings
Western officials feared that instability would worsen as U.S. troops left Iraq, but they hoped the political turmoil that was in the works even before the official withdrawal — with Shiite Prime Minister Maliki accusing Sunni Vice-President Tariq al-Hashimi of running an assassination ring– would remain non-violent. Now mere days after the pullout, a series [...]
Three Reports Released about Iraq
Three reports were released recently concerning the current state of Iraqi national security, the conditions of urban Baghdad, and return rates for IDPs and refugees. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy report titled Responsible Partnership details the deficiencies in Iraqi national security and calls for continued yet reduced U.S. military presence post-December 2011. Urban [...]

