Iraq 2015: nowt is simple in this conflict

[Bill Moore]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31502863

Islamic State militants 'burn to death 45 in Iraq'

In a separate development on Tuesday, the influential Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr announced he was withdrawing his forces from an umbrella group of Shia militia fighting IS alongside the Iraqi army.

He cited what he called the bad behaviour of other militia within the Popular Mobilisation Forces, whom he accused of "wreaking havoc through murdering, kidnapping and violating sanctuaries".

[JWing]

Just published an article about the mass graves that IS has left behind in Iraq. The first was found in June 10 right at start of summer offensive when 600 bodies of prisoners from Badush prison outside of Mosul was discovered. Since then 23 more have been found. Is having a lasting impact upon Iraq with the division of society and revenge seeking. Read more here.