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Coverage dated August 28, 2022

Deadly protests as powerful Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says he's quitting politics

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At least 2 people reportedly killed in clashes as followers of Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr storm government buildings.

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  1. The Times of Israel

    Top Shiite cleric bows out of Iraqi politics in bid to resolve paralyzing impasse (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Muqtada al-Sadr announces that 'all the institutions' of his movement will be shuttered excluding the resting place of his father and other heritage sites

  2. Al-Monitor

    Powerful Iraq Shiite cleric Sadr says quitting politics (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr announced Monday he is quitting politics, after a nearly year-long political stalemate that has left the country without a new government."I've decided not to meddle in political affairs.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to quit politics | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A longtime player in Iraq's political scene, Muqtada al-Sadr said he was retiring from politics amid an intense political deadlock.

  4. New York Times

    Powerful Iraqi Shiite Cleric Says He Is Leaving Politics (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    After throwing efforts to form a new government into turmoil, Muqtada al-Sadr thrust Iraqi politics even deeper into crisis with his latest move.

  5. France 24

    Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Sadr says quitting politics (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr announced Monday he is quitting politics, after a nearly-year long political stalemate that has left the country without a new government.

  6. CBS News

    Deadly protests as powerful Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says he's quitting politics (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    At least 2 people reportedly killed in clashes as followers of Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr storm government buildings.

  7. France 24

    Iraqi Shiite cleric Sadr announces ‘final withdrawal’ from politics (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Monday he was quitting politics and closing his institutions in response to an intractable political deadlock, fuelling fears of further instability.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Al-Sadr ‘withdraws’ from Iraqi politics after months of tensions (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Muqtada al-Sadr’s announcement comes as his supporters continue a sit-in demanding parliament be dissolved.

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