Iraq: On the brink of a political crisis favoring ISIS

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Iraq is facing massive protests against corruption and the lack of public services since the end of July. Although most of them remained peaceful, they are still alive in Baghdad, Najaf, Basra and other southern cities. The PM al-Abadi has proposed a reform agenda. Some Shi’a figures are using the crisis to generate unrest and restore a presidential system led by PM Maliki

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