Friday, August 27, 2004

Peace deal in Najaf

Not the first. But, one brokered by top Shia cleric, al-Sistani, who had been in London for medical treatment. Hopefully one that can be maintained.

Thousands of Iraqi Shia Muslims have flocked to the Shrine of Imam Ali in the city of Najaf in what appears to be a real end to three weeks of fighting.

Thousands of pilgrims converged on the shrine for Friday prayers, chanting and pounding on their chests.

The mosque loudspeaker broadcast a message from radical Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who ordered his followers to leave not just the shrine, but also the cities of Najaf and Kufa.
Voice of America article

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