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The World This Week: Iraq Government Aims for Anbar

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11/04/2015

Iraq Government Aims for Anbar

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Baghdad wants to recapture a Sunni province from Islamic State

After securing Tikrit, Baghdad wants to recapture the mainly-Sunni province of Anbar. But its mainly-Shia forces won't find it easy to win hearts and minds, as well as territory.

After taking Tikrit, the Iraqi army is now setting out to recapture the difficult province of Anbar from so-called Islamic State.  And, even though it is not doing it alone, its mainly-Shia forces will have problems winning over these Sunni heartlands.

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(Photo: Iraqi soldiers in action, one carrying the Iraqi flag. Credit: AP)

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