The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:
- KRG and Iraqi central government lock horns over Kurdish oil sales. Despite Baghdad not being able to pay KRG for its oil, it argues that Kurdistan should not be selling oil without approval.
- The battle for Tikrit, hailed by PMF as a victory has been labelled 'disastrous' by Human Rights Watch (HRW). A 60 page report by HRW details a number of rights abuses committed by militias.