As overstretched Iraqi forces struggle to counter a violent Sunni uprising, Kurdistan's military has taken aggressive new positions around Kirkuk.
National Security
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Government forces battled Sunni militants and protesters across the country, as long-standing sectarian grievances threaten to combust into open warfare.
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Dozens were killed when Iraqi security forces cracked down on demonstrations and armed protesters fought back, sparking sectarian resentment and bloodshed across the country.
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The normally secure capital of Kurdistan was jolted by an attack on a Peshmerga officer.
