Iraq witnessed bloody street violence for nearly 24 hours spurred by loyalists of a powerful Shiite cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, that was the culmination of a 10-month power struggle
Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr s supporters transformed the country’s government, Green Zone, into a front line, trading fire with security forces and rival militias, and bringing the capital to a standstill. 30 were killed and 400 were wounded in the clashes. What led to the situation? Read ahead to know.
Iraq s long-running power struggle between rival Shiite camps devolved into bloody street violence this week the culmination of months of simmering tensions and a political vacuum.
BAGHDAD (AP) Iraq’s long-running power struggle between rival Shiite camps devolved into bloody street violence this week – the culmination of months of simmering tensions and a political vacuum.