Sahar Issa

Volunteers who have joined the Iraqi Army to fight against predominantly Sunni militants carry weapons during a parade in the streets in Al-Fdhiliya district, eastern Baghdad.

Baghdad neighbors look at one another intently these days, searching for clues

Conflict & Justice

Shifting alliances in Baghdad have residents there nervously looking over their shoulders. From the Iraqi capital, journalist Sahar Issa says streets have become militarized and parades of Shite militias are stirring up fear in Sunni neighborhoods. Shifting alliances in Baghdad have residents there nervously looking over their shoulders. From the Iraqi capital, journalist Sahar Issa says streets have become militarized and parades of Shite militias are stirring up fear in Sunni neighborhoods.