2/09/2014

Iraq Governor Gives Anbar Militants An Ultimatum

It comes amid a protracted surge in violence with security forces grappling with near-daily attacks nationwide in addition to the fighting in the western desert province.
Analysts and diplomats have called for the Shiite-led government to address Sunni grievances in order to undermine support for militants, but with April elections looming, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has taken a hard line.
"People of Anbar, criminals have kidnapped Fallujah," Governor Ahmed al-Dulaimi said in a statement.
"But, I swear to God, we will achieve victory against injustice and Fallujah will return to normal."
Read more: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Feb-08/246799-iraq-governor-gives-anbar-militants-one-week-ultimatum.ashx#ixzz2smEwifan


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