Editorial: The Suffering of Iraq

News reports say negotiations are under way between the government and some armed groups that have refused to take part in the political process and are fighting against the foreign troop presence in Iraq. They have accepted a plan that focuses on stopping the bloodshed. The situation is very critical because any failure to reach agreement will mean a continuation of the violence. The average Iraqi citizen backs all efforts that might lead to rebuilding and normality. Certain media outlets have played an ugly role by igniting sectarianism.