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Fighting corruption
Corruption has become so rife in Iraq that some call it the 'second insurgency'.
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2009 12:11 GMT



As Iraqis struggle to piece together their country, corruption is emerging as one of its biggest challenges. Some are even calling it the "second insurgency".

Nouri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, has the tough task of fighting corruption and bringing the country together.

Transparency International, a non-governmental organisation that works to increase government accountability and curb corruption, gave Iraq the distinction of being one of the most corrupt places on earth, third only to Somalia and Myanmar.

Inside Iraq asks how Iraq can win the war on corruption or whether it has already been lost.

Jassim Azzawi discusses with guests Fawzi Al Hariri, the Iraqi minister of industry and minerals, Mustafa Al Hiti, an Iraqi member of parliament, and Sam Parker from the United States Institute of Peace.

This edition of Inside Iraq will air from Friday, July 17, 2009 at the following times GMT: Friday: 1730, 2230; Saturday: 0300, 0830; Sunday 0600, 1230; Monday: 0130.
Source:
Al Jazeera
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