Iraq: is the 'surge' working?

Four months into the US surge, sectarian killings are down. But there are more American casualties.

Watch the report

Their mission: to secure Baghdad. Their aim: to curb the sectarian violence.

Thousands of extra troops are on the ground in the Iraqi capital. Military leaders say their presence is making a difference.

But there are more indiscriminate bombings and more American casualties.

And there is evidence that all the extra security has exacerbated the city's ethnic divisions.

Send this article by email

Recipient's email address

Your name