Iraq Finance Minister Accuses Militia of Kidnapping Staff
Prime minister's main rival
Iraq's finance minister has accused a "militia force" of kidnapping members of his staff, saying he holds the prime minister personally responsible for their safety.
Finance Minister Rafia al-Issawi made the accusations in a late night press conference Thursday. The move is certain to enflame Iraq's ongoing political tensions.
Al-Issawi is a member of the Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's main political rival. He was flanked by senior members of his political bloc during the televised address. Al-Maliki's spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.
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