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Iraq’s al-Sadr demands dissolution of parliament, early elections

Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr orders supporters to continue sit-in inside the national parliament, calls for new elections.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2022

Iraq’s Sadr Calls for Dissolution of Parliament, Early Elections

Influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr told his followers Wednesday to continue their sit-in inside Iraq’s government zone, and called for the dissolution of the parliament and early elections. Speaking for the first time since thousands of his followers stormed the parliament building in Baghdad on Saturday, Sadr said the "revolutionaries"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Iraqi cleric orders followers to continue protest in Baghdad

Influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has told his followers to continue their sit-in inside Iraq’s government zone, and called for the dissolution of the parliament and early elections

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Supporters of Iraq’s al-Sadr told to withdraw from parliament

Senior pro-Sadr loyalist told supporters to end parliament sit-in but called for protests to continue inside Green Zone.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2022

Crisis in Iraq Tests its Stability and Iran’s Sway

A power struggle in Iraq between the Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and rivals aligned with Iran is testing Tehran's ability to stave off a conflict that could damage its interests and further destabilize the oil-rich country. With Sadr supporters camped out in parliament and his opponents protesting in the streets,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

Analysis-Crisis in Iraq tests its stability and Iran's sway

A power struggle in Iraq between the Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and rivals aligned with Iran is testing Tehran's ability to stave off a conflict that could damage its interests and further destabilise the oil-rich country.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Iraq’s Sadrists Told to Quit Parliament but Keep Protesting

A top official from Iraq's Sadrist movement called Tuesday on followers who have occupied parliament for four days to move their protest outside, as calls mount for dialogue between political rivals. Supporters of powerful cleric Moqtada al-Sadr -- whose political bloc in October won the largest share of seats in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

Followers of cleric told to withdraw from Iraq's parliament

Followers of an influential Shiite cleric camped out inside the Iraqi parliament building for a fourth straight day were instructed to leave the building but maintain their protest outside

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Irish family fears for health of dad jailed in Iraq amid plea for urgent talks with Taoiseach

The businessman had melanoma — the most serious type of skin cancer — in 2005 and needs regular monitoring check-ups

Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Kuwait Marks 32nd Anniversary of Iraqi Invasion

Kuwait marks on Tuesday the 32nd anniversary of its invasion by neighboring Iraq in 1990.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022