In a dramatic turn of events, Moqtada al-Sadr, a powerful Shi’ite Muslim cleric, announced his retirement from politics on Twitter, leading to violent clashes in Baghdad that resulted in two fatalities and dozens injured. This announcement came amidst a prolonged political stalemate in Iraq, preventing the formation of a new government and igniting tensions between Sadr’s supporters and rival Shi’ite factions.
Roots of Unrest
The immediate aftermath of al-Sadr’s announcement saw…
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