Sunni Iraqi Leaders Accused Of Supporting Terrorism

Sunni tribal leader Sheikh Ahmed Abu Risha attends an anti-government demonstration in Ramadi, 100 km (62 miles) west of Baghdad, February 15, 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/Mohammed Al-Kubaisi (IRAQ - Tags - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3DUGT

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Iraqi Sunni Muslims shout slogans during an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 50 km (30 miles) west of Baghdad, February 1, 2013. Chanting "No" to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, tens of thousands of Sunni Muslims protested after Friday prayers in huge rallies against the Shi'ite premier that are raising the spectre of renewed sectarian unrest. REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal (IRAQ - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3D8G9

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Sunni Iraqi Leaders Accused Of Supporting Terrorism

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