Got limited time before I have to get ready for work. But thought this article has some major significance. It is in regards to a little known office withing Maliki's government that appears to be screwing around with how the Iraqi military is operating when it comes to dealing with the Shia militias.
The article mentions a women who is responsible for the firings of some good Iraqi generals.
It can be found
Here.
Perhaps if you can view it and re-post it as a stand along article all can view. If article is accurate regarding this women and her cronies, it explains why the Maliki government is going soft on the Shia militias.