Monthly Archives: March 2016

March 16, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Political rhetoric surrounds pending cabinet changes, threatened sit-ins. Delay in Falluja campaign blamed on political interference. Counter-Terrorism troops capture part of Hit District; troops in place for ground attack on both Hit city … Continue reading →

March 15, 2016       Today’s Major Developments   Al-Abadi predicts Daesh’s final defeat in Iraq. Coalition spokesman says they kill at least one Daesh leader every three days. Daesh fighters reported escaping west from Jazeera Khaldiya. Ninewa Operations … Continue reading →

March 14, 2016     Today’s Major Developments   The campaign for Hit and Kubaisa is under way. Rutba may be the next target; Daesh leaves its defense to Iraqis. Another small child dies from Daesh chemical attack on Taza. … Continue reading →

March 11, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Sadr-promoted demonstrations in Baghdad and southern provinces demand anti-corruption reforms. Al-Abadi takes action on Daesh chemical weapons in Taza after two child victims die. IFP raids Daesh outposts in Arab Jabour, south Baghdad. … Continue reading →

March 10, 2016   Today’s Major Developments   Elite troops diverted to Baghdad in anticipation of Sadrist demonstrations. Sadrist CoR Security Committee Chairman says UN, other concerns about Daesh chemical weapons are made up. Iraqi forces capture two more cities … Continue reading →

    Today’s Major Developments   Al-Abadi makes televised speech to explain cabinet reorganization; criticizes those trying to undermine him. Committee helping to select new ministers makes final report to Al-Abadi. Iraqi forces clearing Daesh from northern Ramadi, approaching restive … Continue reading →

March 8, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Joe Biden gives Al-Abadi a call. Al-Sadr keeps threatening to send people into Green Zone, threatens “occupation embassies” PMF Commissioners refute statements by Shia militia leaders. Daesh executes 50 Mahamida tribesmen in Falluja; … Continue reading →

March 7, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Political crisis grows, as Al-Sadr, Kurdish MPs undermine cabinet reform. Al-Abadi says anti-corruption effort should focus first on high-level officials. No significant military progress is reported on any front. Mosul families moving in … Continue reading →

March 4, 2016   Today’s Major Developments   The US has trained 18,589 Iraqi soldiers since 2014. Counter Terrorism forces now control area north of Thirthar Lake. UN team tallies the damage in Ramadi. Citizens in Taza, Kirkuk protest failure … Continue reading →

March 3, 2016   Today’s Major Developments   Violent incidents spike in Baghdad as Daesh loses ground elsewhere. Iraq’s Anbar strategy expands to western Anbar. Iraqi forces secure strategic Jazeera Samarra; take Daesh territory by Lake Thirthar. Daesh members attacked … Continue reading →