Reconciliation in Iraq

Retaliation?

Gregg Carlstrom | August 11, 2009 4:35 PM | 0 | recommend (0) |   |      

More bombings in Shi'a neighborhoods in Iraq today, including two -- near a cafe and an apartment building -- that killed eight people and wounded at least 30.

I'm impressed that Shi'a groups haven't committed any reprisals so far, since more than 90 people have been killed in bombings in Shi'a areas since July 31. But you have to wonder how long that patience will last.

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