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Baghdad hopes reopening of notorious span over Tigris will bridge Sunni-Shiite divide
Authorities in Baghdad on Tuesday opened a major bridge linking historic Sunni and Shiite districts that was closed in 2005 after nearly 1,000 Shiite pilgrims perished in a deadly stampede. The move is expected to help repair the deep sectarian divisions that have plagued the city since the start of major Sunni-Shiite violence in 2006 and ease traffic in the bustling capital.Posted by: Fred 2008-11-13 |
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