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| Iraq-Jordan |
| Al Sadr aide arrested |
| 2004-04-13 |
| US troops have arrested Shi’ite Muslim radical leader Moqtada al Sadr’s top aide, according to reports. Hazem al Araji, a cleric and aide to al Sadr for a northern Baghdad district, was seized as he was leaving the Palestine Hotel after being interviewed by Italian journalists. One last question Mr Araji, care to comment on the group of soldiers pointing guns at you? It follows news that the week-long revolt in Iraq has forced the commander of US forces in the Middle East to call for 10,000 more troops to restore order... |
| Posted by:Lux |
| #3 We should be aware of disguises worn in an escape attempt. But, I think our guys can spot a portly burka-wearing person, with stray beard hairs poking through the fabric. (Falsetto voice in broken English) But I am a simple Persian woman, a pilgrim returning from Najaf with (grabbing the nearest male-a 16 year old boy with only 'peach-fuzz' on his face)my husband. |
| Posted by: Anonymous4052 2004-04-13 1:12:05 PM |
| #2 apparently the road from Najaf to Iran has a couple speed bumps - armored and armed and a might pissed off too |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-04-13 11:09:14 AM |
| #1 Moqtada should be looking for the fastest route to the Iranian border. |
| Posted by: john 2004-04-13 10:16:40 AM |