Apr 13 Watch 5:20 Iraqi PM to appeal to U.S. for more firepower and support against Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch Maliki resignation clears way for new government, but doesn’t eliminate huge differences By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch Maliki urges military commanders not intervene in Iraq political battle By PBS News Hour Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, the divisive Shiite leader who is facing a power grab from challenger Haider al-Abadi, warned military commanders not to interfere in the political confrontation. Many in Baghdad and in the international community support Abadi. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch Can Abadi form a workable government for Iraq? By PBS News Hour Iraq’s president named a new prime minister, but Nouri al-Maliki refuses to give up his post, while the fight against Islamic militants continue. Gwen Ifill is joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Brett McGurk for an update on the… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch News Wrap: Iraq’s president taps Abadi to replace Maliki as prime minister By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 11 Power shift underway in Iraq as Maliki faces challenger By News Desk Malaki supporters marched in the streets chanting support for the embattled prime minister, and militias and leaders across Iraq braced for a potential attempt at a military coup. But as yet Malaki has not made an obvious move to retain… Continue reading