Abduction of Sunni Figure Displays Gangland Edge of Iraqi Politics by TIM ARANGO

This is a blog post from Ari Pregen's Blog

By TIM ARANGO

Bodyguards of Riyadh al-Adhadh, the president of Baghdad’s provincial council, said they were beaten with a lead pipe — a vivid portrayal of Iraqi politics defined by intimidation and violence.

Published: July 28, 2014 at 4:00AM

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