Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr erect tents and prepare for a long sit-in against efforts by his rivals to form a government (AL Jazeera)Supporters of powerful Iraqi leader Muqtada al-Sadr have erected tents and are preparing for a long sit-in at Iraq’s Parliament, deepening a months-long political standoff.On Saturday, supporters of the firebrand al-Sadr […]
BAGHDAD Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday, occupying parliament with no plan to leave.In a deepening political crisis, it is the second time in days that Sadr supporters have forced their way in to the legislative chamber, months after elections that failed to lead to formation of a government."The
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Supporters of cleric, opposed to pro-Iran pick for PM, announce 'sit-in until further notice'; civil servant says he's protesting 'corrupt government,' will 'sleep here' if needed