Iraq - A Fragile Sovereignty
By: Frontline
Posted: Oct 22 08
Witnessed: 286 times
Iraq
Armed conflict, Landmines & unexploded ordnances, Violence
Frontline Club, iraq, journalism, news, sovereignty, worlds
As Iraq’s roller coaster ride continues, the next six months will be crucial in determining the future shape of the nation. The two forthcoming elections, the US election in November and the Iraqi provincial elections in October, along with US-Iraqi agreements over long-term commitments and legal status for military personnel and contactors, have major implications for the besieged state and its people.
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