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Southern Sudan's secession on July 9 is the latest chapter in a half-century struggle between the north and south.
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Muqata al-Sadr's Shia armed group remains a formidable force in Iraq.
Middle East Last Modified: 20 Apr 2008 15:25 GMT
Al-Mahdi army members ordered to suspend operations as al-Maliki visits holy city.
Middle East Last Modified: 30 Aug 2007 06:07 GMT
A deal to end a bloody standoff in Najaf appears to have taken hold as thousands of Iraqi Shia pour into the Imam Ali mosque and militiamen loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr begin to withdraw.
Archive Last Modified: 27 Aug 2004 08:14 GMT

US and Iraqi forces are reportedly closing in on fighters loyal to Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr besieged in the Imam Ali mosque in Najaf.

Archive Last Modified: 25 Aug 2004 13:56 GMT
Amid a constant barrage of cannon fire from US warplanes, talks to end the standoff between US-led forces and militiamen loyal to Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr appear to have stalled.
Archive Last Modified: 22 Aug 2004 15:00 GMT

In an exclusive interview with Aljazeera, a Muqtada al-Sadr spokesman has said the al-Mahdi Army is prepared for any attack against Najaf, but is also ready to accept any peace intitiative.

Archive Last Modified: 16 Aug 2004 11:31 GMT

Heavy US

Archive Last Modified: 12 Aug 2004 19:18 GMT
US marines backed by tanks and aircraft have seized the heart of the Iraqi city of Najaf in a major assault on Al-Mahdi Army fighters loyal to Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr.
Archive Last Modified: 12 Aug 2004 17:18 GMT

The deputy governor of Najaf has resigned in protest against the US offensive on the city even as a series of explosions rocked Najaf as fighting between US marines an

Archive Last Modified: 12 Aug 2004 14:59 GMT
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