Summary Three years after the invasion of Iraq the country was in turmoil. Insurgents had mounted a brutal resistance against the allied forces, seeing them as invaders not saviours. At the same time religious groups within the country were waging war against each other. This situation created a major opportunity for Al Qaeda to gain a foothold inside Iraq. In part two of this remarkable series we hear how Sunnis first courted, then turned on Al Qaeda and how the U.S. changed its strategic policy. It's a brutal story filled with violence, intrigue and duplicity, all told by the people at the heart of the struggle .
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Sarah Ferguson Kerry O'Brien Quentin McDermott Liz Jackson
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Oct 17, 2010
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC ABC iView
Language : English
Filming locations : Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)
Summary Three years after the invasion of Iraq the country was in turmoil. Insurgents had mounted a brutal resistance against the allied forces, seeing them as invaders not saviours. At the same time religious groups within the country were waging war against each other. This situation created a major opportunity for Al Qaeda to gain a foothold inside Iraq. In part two of this remarkable series we hear how Sunnis first courted, then turned on Al Qaeda and how the U.S. changed its strategic policy. It's a brutal story filled with violence, intrigue and duplicity, all told by the people at the heart of the struggle .
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Oct 17, 2010
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC ABC iView
Language : English
Filming locations : Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)