The US, seeking an exit strategy from Iraq, has been pressing Nuri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, to crack down on Shia militia involved in sectarian killings. But Mr Maliki, whose coalition includes militia representatives, has so far refused to take action and has been openly critical of the US over the last few weeks. |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.