FSRN Baghdad Bombings Highlight Political Turmoil in Iraq
Channel: Reddebrek
Date: 24/12/2011

Today in Iraq, bomb attacks hit Baghdad killing dozens and wounding nearly 200. The violence is the worst since the US formally marked the end to its combat role in the country and comes amid a political crisis in the top levels of government. Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi has been accused of ordering the deaths of political opponents -- a charge he denies -- and Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki said Wednesday that he could back away from a fragile power-sharing deal that has been in place over the past year. For more, we go to Baghdad to speak with a former Iraqi journalist. He's requested that we do not include his name to protect his safety.

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