Sons of Iraq

Iraq's Crooked Politicians: Talking With Sheik Ali Hatem, Leader of the Sunni Awakening Councils

Federico Manfredi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Federico Manfredi

AH: Like the terrorists, our politicians are only interested in power. None of them care about the well-being of the Iraqi people. This is just a show to keep the Americans thinking that all is well in Iraq.

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Gunmen Kill 5 "Awakening Councils" Sunni Guards In Iraq

AP | LARA JAKES | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — Gunmen killed five Sunni security guards – including one by beheading – in a gruesome pre-dawn slaying Tuesday at a villag...

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"Sons Of Iraq" Leave US Payroll

Los Angeles Times | Ned Parker and Tina Susman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Reporting from Baghdad -- The young man stamped his foot, the customary salute to higher officers, handed over his torn identification card and signed...

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The Surge "Success" Debunked

Luis Carlos Montalván | Posted 05.25.2011

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Luis Carlos Montalván

Iraq remains a powder keg. "The Surge" has done little to increase security, a state of civil war remains and regional conflict threatens greater problems for the future.

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