What is an uncovered war?
Because the Iraq War has become that.
Despite being started by the US government and despite US forces still on the ground in Iraq, the evening news has shown very little interest in Iraq.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS serves up the easy pablum of "Inspiring America" -- segments more fitting of NBC's REAL PEOPLE than a news broadcast.
They can cover that nonsense, they just can't cover the Iraq War.
CBS EVENING NEWS ignores Iraq while serving up soft sop like "Friend flush with pride over fitting tribute for baseball loving plumber." What, CBS, you couldn't find a cute cat video on YOUTUBE to air instead?
ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT took time away from playing THE WEATHER CHANNEL long enough to offer the ridiculous "Superior Outdoor Products Made In America."
The evening news is a cess pool of lies and always has been.
But, once upon a time, they at least pretended to cover the wars.
These days, to find news reports on Iraq, you'll probably be better served by ALJAZEERA ENGLISH.
Osama Bin Javaid : Check posts like this caused friction between
local people and security forces even before ISIL fighters arrived. Two
years after ISIL was forced out of Jurf al-Salchar people are
complaining security forces are not allowing them to return. The
majority Sunni population is afraid of the Sunni militias -- or Popular
Mobilization Units -- who now control the town. People agreed to talk
to us only if we hide their identities.
Man: We can't live in exile forever. Our families are displaced and
Shi'ite militias are asking for money to allow us to return.
Osama Bin Javaid : Many parts of Iraq -- which government forces and
their allies have recaptured from ISIL -- used to be Sunni majority
areas. Now Sunnis are scattered across Iraq. The UN mission in Iraq is
concerned by the provincial council's decision to block the return of
thousands of people to Jurf al-Sakhar. The UN wants the council to
respect the fundamental rights of people to return to their homes. The
Shia led local government says it's still finding weapons in the town
and the returning population could pose security threats. Militias in
charge of Jurf al-Sakhar deny accusations of intmidation and arbitrary
arrests.
Shia Militia Spokesperson Ahmed al-Assadi: We disapprove of any claim
regarding kidnapped people. Such actions slanders the reputation of
Iraq's security forces who liberated these areas and maintain the
security there.
Osama Bin Javaid : Sunni MPs say all areas leading to Shia holy site
have been cleansed of Sunni people. And they warn that success against
armed groups can only last if the government is strong enough to provide
justice to all Iraqis regardless of their sect.
Sunni MP Ahmed al-Salmani: People in these areas are not allowed to
return. These acts are unethical, unconstitutional and lacking in
national vision. Those who are doing such things think they are above
the law. Everyone should be abiding by the law. Otherwise, it's just
chaos.
Osama Bin Javaid : Displaced people are appealing for help from the
federal government. This woman says her three sons were kidnapped by
armed men.
Woman: They detained them without a warrant. We are recognized by
the Internal Affairs Department of our town and the checkpoints have our
i.d.s and they are all registered.
Osama Bin Javaid: The alienation and deprivation in Sunni majority
areas provided fertile ground for ISIL to flourish. Now that ISIL's
been defeated from most of Iraq's urban centers, a tough challenge will
be to bridge the gaps in a divided society. Osama Bin Javaid, ALJAZEERA,
Erbil, northern Iraq.