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Anbar Protests Continue Amid Rumors of Foreign Support

As anti-government protests continue in Iraq, questions have arisen over the funding of demonstrations, with some accusing protesters of receiving foreign money, writes Omar al-Shaher.

Iraqi Sunni Muslims take part in an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 50 km (31 miles) west of Baghdad, February 8, 2013. Tens of thousands of Sunni Muslims protested after Friday prayers in huge rallies against Shi'ite Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, demanding that he step down. REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal (IRAQ - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST RELIGION) - RTR3DHVK
Iraqi Sunni Muslims take part in an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 31 miles west of Baghdad, Feb. 8, 2013. — REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal

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