Iraqi Sectarianism: Inherited, Irreversible? asks Khaled Mamdouh

Article image Mosques need protection ? Since when ?!
The most feared outcome of the uncalculated, illegal and unethical US adventure in Iraq is almost a reality now. Sectarian strife in Iraq is making headlines around the world, with calls for restraint by all parties — both inside and outside the war-torn country –seemingly falling on deaf ears. What brought about that dreadful outcome? Is it too late to prevent a full-scale civil war? What could be the best way forward?
http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/2006-02/27/article07.shtml

The report by the International Crisis Group
The Next Iraqi War? Sectarianism and Civil Conflict

http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=3980

Please also see:
Violence kills 56 Iraqis as Saddam trial resumes
http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=10751

(For a better perspective, please click the Reuters photo.)