After $1.6 Billion in US Military Aid, Iraq’s Army Struggles With Basics | Corruption keeps some US-provided arms off the front lines
After $1.6 Billion in US Military Aid, Iraq’s Army Struggles With Basics
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Iraq PM’s Future May Hinge on Fallujah Fight
Iraq PM’s Future May Hinge on Fallujah Fight | Already weak leader desperate for a success
UN Warns 90,000 Civilians May Be Trapped in Fallujah
UN Warns 90,000 Civilians May Be Trapped in Fallujah | Iraq claims ‘progress’ in attack on ISIS-held city
Iraq Commander Insists Full Victory in Fallujah ‘Days’ Away
Iraq Commander Insists Full Victory in Fallujah ‘Days’ Away | Offensive has been virtually stalled for days, according to PM
Militia Leader Accuses Iraqi Army of ‘Betrayal’ Over Fallujah
Militia Leader Accuses Iraqi Army of ‘Betrayal’ Over Fallujah | Complains army holding back, shifting focus to Mosul
Civilians Fleeing Fallujah Tortured, Killed by Shi’ite Militias
Civilians Fleeing Fallujah Tortured, Killed by Shi’ite Militias | Locals trying to flee fighting ‘detained’ by militias
Pentagon: Iraqi Troops ‘Exhausted,’ Not Ready to Advance on Mosul
Pentagon: Iraqi Troops ‘Exhausted,’ Not Ready to Advance on Mosul | US commanders urging ‘lull’ in anti-ISIS offensive
Badr Brigade: Fallujah Will Be Stormed After Civilians Leave
Badr Brigade: Fallujah Will Be Stormed After Civilians Leave | 50,000 civilians still trapped in the city
US Officials Admit Effort to ‘Retrain’ Iraqi Army a Failure
US Officials Admit Effort to ‘Retrain’ Iraqi Army a Failure | 17 months into effort, Army remains weak, heavily dependent on militias
Iraq PM Orders Fallujah Assault Halted Over Fear of Killing Civilians
Iraq PM Orders Fallujah Assault Halted Over Fear of Killing Civilians | Rights groups concerned about Shi’ite militias targeting civilians
