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1. Shiite Violence Traps Sunnis In Baghdad.

Author

RUBIN, ALISSA J. and NORDLAND, ROD

Subjects
*SUNNITES, *SHIITES, *SECTARIAN conflict, *SHI'AH -- Relations -- Sunnites, *MURDER, *MILITIAS, *INSURGENCY, *TWENTY-first century, *SOCIAL history
Abstract

The article discusses sectarian-motivated murders of Sunni Muslims by Shiite Muslim militias within the city of Baghdad, Iraq as of June 25, 2014. Topics addressed include the impact of an insurgency of Sunnis affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) extremist organization, as well as a growing sense of fear amongst Sunnis in Baghdad as the number of Sunni disappearances and murders increases.

Published
2014

2. A Mosque Raid Sets Off Sunnis In Iraq's Capital.

Author

Rubin, Alissa J., FADAM, AHMAD, and MIZHER, QAIS

Subjects
*IRAQ War, 2003-2011, *MILITIAS, *SUNNITES, *INSURGENCY, *ARMED Forces, IRAQ-United States military relations
Abstract

The article discusses daylong fighting between Sunni militants, together with Fadhil neighborhood residents of Baghdad, against the Iraqi Army and U.S. troops on April 10, 2007. The conflict came after the Iraqi Army raided a mosque, killing two, reportedly including the muezzin. Shiite militias have been trying to dominate the neighborhood for more than a year.

Published
2007

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