Is latest sectarian fighting in Iraq a misstep for al-Qaida?

Name: Is latest sectarian fighting in Iraq a misstep for al-Qaida?
Uploaded: 2014-01-04T01:12:10Z
Duration: P511S
Description: In Iraq's Anbar province, Sunni militants linked to al-Qaida have escalated a fight against Shiite-led government troops, blowing up official buildings. Judy Woodruff talks to author Bing West and Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, about the latest sectarian violence and how tribes from Anbar have joined in the fight.

Clip: 01/03/2014 | 8m 31s

In Iraq's Anbar province, Sunni militants linked to al-Qaida have escalated a fight against Shiite-led government troops, blowing up official buildings. Judy Woodruff talks to author Bing West and Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, about the latest sectarian violence and how tribes from Anbar have joined in the fight.

Aired: 01/03/14

Rating: NR

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