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The Trouble with Muqtada al-Sadr

By Sajad Jiyad, for New Lines magazine. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Trouble With Muqtada al-Sadr Endlessly underestimated and treated as an anomaly, Muqtada al-Sadr retains his strength out of a belief that he is the sole legitimate representative […]

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Iraqinews September 3, 2022

Deep Dive: Sadr declares ‘Final Retirement’

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Iraq’s Sadr declares ‘final retirement’ as street politics escalates In Iraq, Sadrist Movement leader Muqtada Al-Sadr has announced his “final retirement” from politics. He has also reportedly gone on a “hunger […]

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Iraqinews August 31, 2022

Powerful Iraqi cleric tells supporters to stand down after day of deadly violence in Baghdad

Baghdad (CNN) – Baghdad was left reeling on Tuesday from some of the deadliest violence seen in the Iraqi capital in years, after clashes sparked by a powerful cleric’s withdrawal from politics plunged the country deeper into crisis. Medical sources told CNN that least 10 people were killed and more than 200 injured in the …

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Egypt Independent August 31, 2022

Powerful Iraqi cleric announces withdrawal from politics, sparking protests in Baghdad’s Green Zone

(CNN) – Powerful Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced on Monday that he was withdrawing from political life, triggering a new wave of protests inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone. Hundreds of protesters were attempting to storm the Iraqi presidential palace inside the Green Zone following the announcement, security officials told CNN. Al-Sadr said he …

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Egypt Independent August 30, 2022

Followers of Iraqi cleric storm Republican Palace over resignation

Hundreds of followers of an influential Shi’ite cleric have stormed Iraq’s government palace shortly after he announced he was withdrawing from politics, further deepening an unprecedented political crisis. Mr Muqtada … Continued

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The New Daily August 30, 2022

Understanding Muqtada al-Sadr: Inside Baghdad’s Sadr City

By Dr Renad Mansour and Dr Benedict Robin-D’Cruz, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Understanding Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr: Inside Baghdad’s Sadr City After supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr storm the Iraqi parliament, a Chatham House survey of residents in Baghdad’s […]

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Iraqinews August 10, 2022

Al-Sadr uses Street Pressure to set Political Conditions

By Shelly Kittleson for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Muqtada al-Sadr uses street pressure to set political conditions for his rivals Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr vowed that new elections would be held as his followers flocked to […]

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Iraqinews August 10, 2022

Sadr “urges Iraqis to back ‘Revolution'”

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sadr urges Iraqis to back ‘revolution’ as Shiite rivals mobilize supporters For the second time in a week, supporters of Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada Al-Sadr have stormed Iraq’s parliament. Sadrists entered the […]

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Iraqinews August 2, 2022

How Sadr’s Shiite Rivals became Largest Parliamentary Bloc

By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Explainer: How Sadr’s Shiite rivals became largest bloc in Iraq’s parliament Many of the new members of the Council of Representatives taking the place of the 73 Sadrists who […]

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Iraqinews June 28, 2022

A Post-Sadr Iraq?

By Douglas A. Ollivant for War on the Rocks. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Observers of Iraq were shocked this week by the most tectonic shift in the country’s politics since the defeat of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Muqtada al-Sadr, the […]

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Iraqinews June 21, 2022

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