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Iraq
Moqtada Sadr back in Iraq
2011-01-06
[Ennahar] Iraqi Shiite catspaw radical leader Moqtada Sadr returned in Iran on Wednesday after four years out of his country, an official of his movement said under cover of anonymity.
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 fled ran away crying "please don't kill us!"
Posted by:Fred

#2  "See if the bullet had his name on it..."
Posted by: mojo   2011-01-06 15:18  

#1  Tator Tot, run away.
Too many high powered rifles even for you. The old days have slipped away, and the new days just begun.

This will be not your average fight with Iraqis and Americans, You have another opponent far worse for you this time.
Posted by: newc   2011-01-06 01:09  

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