More and more headlines are coming out of Iraq as ISIS continues to challenge the Iraqi and Kurdish armies. Here are some articles we’ve referenced to summarize the different perspectives on what’s going on this week—and what might happen next.
What’s going on with ISIS?
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ASSOCIATED PRESS ISIS militants gather near another town north of Baghdad ISIS moves 70 miles north of Baghdad to expand their front against Kurdish fighters. |
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REUTERS Yemeni Al-Qaeda leader hails ISIS gains in Iraq Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen congratulates ISIS on its victories in Iraq. |
How is the world responding?
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GIADA ZAMPANO Pope Francis Urges Action to End Iraq Tragedy In letter to UN, Pope calls for immediate action against ISIS. (Photo Credit: The Guardian) |
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AL JAZEERA Maliki gives up Iraq PM job to rival  Iraqi prime minister steps down to maintain Iraq’s “unity.” |
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BBC NEWS Iraq: UN sounds alarm on humanitarian crisis UN declares Iraq’s humanitarian crisis a level three emergency—France, UK, and US respond with assistance. |
Any news on the Yazidis on Sinjar Mountain?
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SCOTT NEUMAN Obama: U.S. To End Aid Drops In Iraq, But Airstrikes To Continue Obama declares mountaintop siege on Yazidis over. |
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LIZ SLY, CRAIG WHITLOCK Most Yazidis have been rescued from a besieged mountain in northern Iraq Despite this headline, Kurdish officials say most vulnerable Yazidis remain and desperately need aid. |
Anything else we should know?
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FAYSAL ITANI We Must Treat ISIS Like a State to Defeat It The responsibilities of statehood will make ISIS more vulnerable. |
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BOBBY GHOSH An overview of how ISIS came to exist. |
What stories have you been reading about Iraq? Share a link in the comments section below!
