High-level insurgent leader killed in Iraq

Name: High-level insurgent leader killed in Iraq
Uploaded: 2015-04-17T22:48:08Z
Duration: P309S
Description: Saddam Hussein’s former top deputy was reportedly killed in a clash against Iraqi forces in Tikrit on Friday. Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri had become an ally of the Islamic State, leading Sunni extremist groups against the Iraqi government. Judy Woodruff talks to retired Col. Derek Harvey, a former Army Intelligence officer, about what al-Douri’s death means for Iraq.

Clip: Season 2015 | 5m 9s

Saddam Hussein’s former top deputy was reportedly killed in a clash against Iraqi forces in Tikrit on Friday. Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri had become an ally of the Islamic State, leading Sunni extremist groups against the Iraqi government. Judy Woodruff talks to retired Col. Derek Harvey, a former Army Intelligence officer, about what al-Douri’s death means for Iraq.

Aired: 04/17/15

Rating: NR

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