Updated at 3:15 p.m. EST, Dec. 22, 2011
A coordinated series of bombings shattered the peace in Baghdad, shortly after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ratcheted up tensions between his government and Sunni politicians. Despite international calls for prudence, Maliki is now targeting another senior Sunni politician for harassment. At least 86 Iraqis were killed and 186 more wounded in today’s carnage.
read moreMaliki Threatens Sunnis and Kurds in Political Squabbles
During a press conference today, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki threatened his Sunni opponents and warned the Kurds not to harbor Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi. Meanwhile, at least six Iraqis were killed and 10 more were wounded in new attacks, and Camp Ashraf may finally be closing down.
read moreSectarian Tensions in Iraq Reach Crisis State
Kurdistan Regional President Massoud Barzani called on Iraqi politicians to hold a “crisis summit” to discuss recent events surrounding Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s harassment of several Sunni politicians. Meanwhile, at least eight Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new attacks.
read moreIraqi PM Turns Focus on Second Political Rival
Having successfully harassed his vice president yesterday, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki today refocused his anger on one of his deputies and basically demoted him. The political attacks come just after the Iraqiya bloc began a boycott of parliament that effectively shuts down the government. Meanwhile, at least nine Iraqis were killed and 21 more were wounded. One of the attacks also left one Iranian dead and two more injured.
read moreIraqi VP Accused of Financing Assassination Attempt on PM
As the last U.S. troops left Iraq for Kuwait, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki accused his vice president of financing an assassination attempt at the premier. At least seven Iraqis were killed and 14 more were wounded in the most recent violence.
read moreIraqiya Bloc Walks Out on Iraqi Parliament Over Gov’t Mismanagement, Sunni Arrests and Autonomy Bids
The Iraqiya political bloc boycotted parliament today over Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s failure to properly share power and the arrests of hundreds of Sunni Iraqiya supporters in a crackdown against alleged Ba’ath Party members. Meanwhile, at least five Iraqis were killed and four more were wounded in light violence.
read moreEmbassy Controversy Overshadows Handover of Last US Base To Iraq
With the Iraq War officially over and the last U.S. base in Iraqi hands, the focus now turns to the country’s post-war relationship with the United States. Meanwhile, demonstrations in Diyala province forced the closure of a border entry point with Iran. Also, at least three Iraqis were killed and nine more were wounded in the latest attacks.
read moreIraq War Formally Ends, But Violence Continues
The war may have ended for the United States, but attacks continue to plague Iraqis. At least 12 Iraqis were killed and 13 more were wounded in ongoing violence. An unkonwn number of demonstrators in Baquba may have also been wounded.
read moreBaghdad ‘Bullies’ Mutinous Province As Iraqis Celebrate Withdrawal
At least six Iraqis were killed and 44 more were wounded as some Iraqis celebrated the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Meanwhile, Diyala province’s bid for semi-autonomy is already being criticized by the power mongers in Baghdad.
read moreHappy To See American Troops Go, Sunni Iraqis Still Worry about Government Abuse
Sunnis are cautiously wondering what the future will bring even as they celebrate the U.S. withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Meanwhile, at least 20 Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new violence.
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