Baghdad's Residents Fear Renewed Civil War

Sunni Muslims chant "Allahu Akbar", meaning God is great, during an anti-government demonstration in Ramadi, 100 km (62 miles) west of Baghdad, March 8, 2013.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/Ali al-Mashhadani (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS RELIGION) - RTR3EQ8A

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Iraqi Sunni Muslims attend Friday prayers during 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 steps down. REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal (IRAQ CONFLICT POLITICS) - RTR3DHV6

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Baghdad's Residents Fear Renewed Civil War

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