Shootout between ‘Allies’ Underscores Iraq Divisions

In Tuz Khurmatu, a gun battle between Shia militia and Kurdish fighters – nominal partners in the fight against IS militants – highlights the ethnic and sectarian tensions pulling northern Iraq apart.

Originally published in Iraq Oil Report by Christine van den Toorn and Shwan Lacky on October 8, 2014.

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