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Spotlight | Iraq
How the Islamic Resistance in Iraq conceals rising militia tensions

Qaïs al-Khazali, the head of the Iraqi militia Asaïb Ahl al-Haq. © Ameer Al Mohammedaw/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom/MaxPPP

Shiite Iraqi militias use the Islamic Resistance in Iraq banner to present a facade of unity claiming attacks on Israel and taking an increasingly visible role in the regional conflict. But tensions within are undermining coordinated action. [...]

Published on 23/10/2024 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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