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N.Y. Times: Hold the Applause in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2006 The national unity cabinet that Iraq presented this weekend will remain impotent unless Iraq can reform its "corrupt, brutal and highly partisan security forces"--the death squads that now range the country with impunity--argues the Times' editorial board. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Behind Rice Visit, a Bloody Partitioning of Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2006 This article explains why Rice and Straw are making such desperate pleas for unity in Iraq(more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rice Visits Baghdad in Desperation Over Iraqi Leadership

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2006 The secretary of state and U.K. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw drop in on Baghdad unannounced - ostensibly to urge government unity, but in all likelihood to try to force the Iraqi prime minister out of his post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

With Chaos Reigning, Bush Tells Iraqis: Build Your Government

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2006 Bush tells Iraqis in a speech: "It's about time you get a unity government going." Maybe they had trouble hearing him, what with some 25,000 fleeing their homes amid the continuing sectarian violence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )