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Moqtada Sadr back in Iraq
 [Ennahar] Iraqi Shiite Not exactly a triumphal return... "It happened around 3:00 p.m. (12:00 GMT) with several leaders of his movement," the official said. "This is not just a visit. He will remain in Najaf," the Shiite holy city, 160 km south of Baghdad. Just remember Mookie, we have an eye on you. It's just overhead... He said Moqtada Sadr had left Iraq in late 2006. He lived in Iran in recent months. Moqtada Sadr, arch enemy of the Americans, still enjoys strong popularity among some segments of the Shiite population. The ones influenced by Iran... He has long led the Mahdi Army, a militia created in 2003, which was once considered the most powerful in Iraq with 60,000 troops. Sorta like how Saddam once had the most powerful military in Iraq... Moqtada Sadr had announced in late August 2008 the end of his military operations. After his 'army' got their hind ends kicked by the Americans, and Posted by: Fred 2011-01-06 |
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