Posted on Feb 18, 2015
How difficult is it to operate in Iraq when Shiite militias are causing Iraqi government stability problems?
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Iranian-Backed Militias Cause a Political Crisis for Iraq
Three events have amplified and accelerated the complaints of Sunni leaders about the Shi’a militias. First, Shi’a political forces attempted to manipulate the National Guard Law after it was voted on by Sunni ministers in the Council of Ministers and actually passed the Justice and Accountability Law that deals with the De-Baathification without an agreement of Iraqi Sunni ministers. The second is the murder of two Sunni tribesmen in the Ramadi area, almost certainly carried out by Shi’a militiamen. The last is the killing of a major Sunni tribal leader, his son, and his bodyguards, after being kidnapped from their convoy south of Baghdad. This paper reviews the unfolding reactions of Iraq's Sunni political leadership to the events of the past two weeks and the consequences they may have on the integrity of the central government.
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Three events have amplified and accelerated the complaints of Sunni leaders about the Shi’a militias. First, Shi’a political forces attempted to manipulate the National Guard Law after it was voted on by Sunni ministers in the Council of Ministers and actually passed the Justice and Accountability Law that deals with the De-Baathification without an agreement of Iraqi Sunni ministers. The second is the murder of two Sunni tribesmen in the Ramadi area, almost certainly carried out by Shi’a militiamen. The last is the killing of a major Sunni tribal leader, his son, and his bodyguards, after being kidnapped from their convoy south of Baghdad. This paper reviews the unfolding reactions of Iraq's Sunni political leadership to the events of the past two weeks and the consequences they may have on the integrity of the central government.
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http://iswiraq.blogspot.com/2015/02/iranian-backed-militias-cause-political.html
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I would say, SSG Norman Lihou, that it's going to be very difficult to operate in Iraq, but is this really something new? Shiite vs. Sunni has been going on for centuries. This is just a variation on a theme.
What might set this apart is that some Sunni are willing to fight ISIS, alongside (presumably) Shiite fighters. That would be ideal. I don't see the mistrust between the two sects fading away anytime soon. Unfortunately.
What might set this apart is that some Sunni are willing to fight ISIS, alongside (presumably) Shiite fighters. That would be ideal. I don't see the mistrust between the two sects fading away anytime soon. Unfortunately.
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SSG Norman Lihou
I agree CW5 Scott Montgomery that this is not new however it is ultimately why we always did not involve ourselves in removing Saddam because we were always afraid that the power vacuum would allow Iranian influence to grow. As we already know the Iranians have always seen s as the enemy and the former CIA Director of the Terrorism Research Center says that almost all terrorism can be traced back directly or indirectly to Iran. how much success do you think Iran will want us to have in Iraq especially when we see the appointment of a wanted terrorist heading up the Shiite militias.
Fugitive from international justice now militia leader in Iraq
After the Gulf countries backed Iraq in its war on Tehran, Muhandis is understood to have retaliated by attacking various targets in Kuwait, including the US and French embassies.
See more at: http://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/politics/1c9a981a-4280-448d-9e29-350fdefd15aa#sthash.AMnny8ro.dpuf
I'm still concerned about the safety of our troops from insider threats especially when we let them in this close.
Fugitive from international justice now militia leader in Iraq
After the Gulf countries backed Iraq in its war on Tehran, Muhandis is understood to have retaliated by attacking various targets in Kuwait, including the US and French embassies.
See more at: http://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/politics/1c9a981a-4280-448d-9e29-350fdefd15aa#sthash.AMnny8ro.dpuf
I'm still concerned about the safety of our troops from insider threats especially when we let them in this close.
Fugitive from international justice now militia leader in Iraq
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, wanted for his involvement in bombings and...
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