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Iraq says armed groups in contact over peace effort
BAGHDAD, June 28 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki said “a number” of armed groups had contacted him over his efforts to achieve national reconciliation, state television said on Wednesday. Maliki, a Shi’ite, on Sunday unveiled a national reconciliation plan in
BAGHDAD, June 28 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-
Maliki said “a number” of armed groups had contacted him over his efforts to achieve national reconciliation, state television said on Wednesday.
Maliki, a Shi’ite, on Sunday unveiled a national reconciliation plan in which he offered to engage in dialogue with armed groups that have committed no crimes. State television did not give further details.