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Defence Minister possibly targeted by sniper during Baiji visit Daily Iraq September 7, 2015 Significant Events Flashpoint & Outlook Summaries Defence Minister possibly targeted by sniper during Baiji visit France preparing to extend anti IS airstrikes into Syria Further reports of possible resistance activity in Mosul Militia accuses US military advisors in Anbar of obstruction Basra police prevent demonstrators from carrying out a sit in outside provincial offices Continued disagreement in Parliament over security forces allocation, deployment and funding has been damaging to the overall strategy against IS - as situation in Ramadi has highlighted. Despite PM Abadi's own earnest efforts, the concessions needed to bring the Sunni community back into the fold are being blocked by prominent Shia politicians. PM Abadi's bold reform initiative has received widespread popular support. However, his opponents will seek to derail the process in the weeks and months ahead. The outcome, and aftermath, of the current offensive to 'liberate Anbar' may result in a major operational success for the Iraqi government. However, concerns linger over the potential for major sectarian violence, and how potential success by Iranian backed Shia militia will translate in the Anbar Sunni heartland. IS are looking to accelerate their aysmmetric campaigns in Diyala, Baghdad and Salah ad Din to detract from the Anbar operations Widespread demonstrations over delayed payments and future job prospects are prominent in the south, as are those over poor provision of public services. Unless these issues can be resolved, these are likely to grow as patience wears thin, increasing the chance of unrest. Key dates Sep 21 - Sep 23 — Hajj Sep 22 — Arafa Day (major Hajj event) Sep 23-25 — Eid al-Adha Oct 3 — National Day xplored.garda-world.com Page 2/8
Defence Minister possibly targeted by sniper during Baiji visit Daily Iraq September 7, 2015 Media Headlines Sistani questions Qassem Soleimani’s influence: report : The highly influential Shiite Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has reportedly criticized Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani’s role in Iraqi politics, in a sign of a split between the Shiite religious establishments in Iraq’s Najaf and Iran’s Qom. Asharq Alawsat reported Monday that Sistani sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei questioning him about “Soleimani’s increasing influence in Iraq.” An unnamed Iraqi politician told the Saudi-daily that Sistani asked “whether this had happened at Khamenei’s instruction or through Soleimani’s [own independent action.]” Read more: https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/565861-sistani-questions-qassem-soleimanis-influencereport? xplored.garda-world.com Page 3/8
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