Iraq's Sectarian Divisions Widening
Sunni residents of Falluja protested the arrest of 10 bodyguards to Iraq’s finance minister, Rafe al-Essawi, on terrorism charges. Reuters
Iraqis Protest Against 'Sectarian Policies' -- Al Jazeera
Thousands demonstrate in cities of Ramadi and Falluja against what they call sectarian policies of PM Nouri al-Maliki.
Tens of thousands of people have staged protests in western Iraq, blocking a highway leading to Syria and Jordan, against what they have termed the "sectarian" policies of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
The protesters, including local officials, religious and tribal leaders, turned out on Sunday to demonstrate against the arrest of nine guards of Finance Minister Rafa al-Essawi.
Their arrest on terrorism charges has sparked a call from Essawi for Maliki to quit or be removed.
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More News On Iraq's Growing Sectarian Divisions
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Protest against Iraq PM blocks highway to Syria -- AFP
Arrest of a Sunni Minister’s Bodyguards Prompts Protests in Iraq -- New York Times
Report: Bodyguards for Iraqi finance minister arrested -- CNN
Protestors in Iraq block highway, call for PM to step down -- Al Bawaba
Iraq in 2012 scrambles for hope amid political spats, violence -- Al Arabiya
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