Now many Sunnis say they are weary of Islamic State rule, and are ready to welcome even Shiite forces as short-term liberators. or another radical entity returning in the future.”American officials acknowledge that political measures have lagged behind the military progress. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyIn particular, there is the problem of how to handle the many Islamic State collaborators assumed to be among the million-plus people left in Mosul. And besides, he believes no Islamic State fighter will surrender. We need to push the Iraqis to be like South Africa, and we need to create a Mandela.

Source: New York Times November 03, 2016 18:33 UTC