Rudaw: Ramadi military operations halted
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — The Iraqi army’s military campaign to liberate Ramadi from the Islamic State has been halted, an official from the Anbar provincial council told Rudaw on Tuesday.
“Over the past three days there have been no advances or attacks against ISIS bases and position on the outskirts of Ramadi,” said Farhan Mohammed, a member of the Anbar provincial council.
Criticizing the mechanics of military operations against ISIS in Ramadi, Mohammed said, “Hashd al-Shaabi militants are not committed to the orders being issued by the leadership of the Anbar operation.”
Update: Iraqi commander who ordered troops to withdraw blamed for Ramadi's fall -- The Guardian
WNU Editor: No leadership, not enough fighters, a lack of resources, an opponent that is now well dug in, no desire to work with the U.S. .... from my vantage point it looks like Baghdad and many Iraqis have already "thrown in the towel".