Muqtada al sadr, of lebanese ancestry, comes from a family of shia scholars. He is the leader of the sadrist movement and the leader of saraya alsalam, a shia militia that is a reformation of the previous militia he led during the american military presence in iraq, the mahdi army. Sadr calls for millionman march against us presence in. Muqtada al sadr, an iraqi shii cleric and politician considered to be one of the most powerful political figures in iraq. One of iraqs most influential clerics has claimed the devastating coronavirus pandemic was caused by moves to legalise samesex marriage in recent years. Iraqs shiite elite close ranks against protests bloomberg.
Sadr then made common cause with amiri and ordered his followers to leave tahrir square and other protest venues. One of the most egregious things that have caused this epidemic is the legalisation of samesex marriage, the prominent shia muslim. Iraqi shiite cleric moqtada alsadr makes unannounced visit to iran. Al sadr is the most revered name in shia iraq and, for many, synonymous with unflinching antiimperialism. Read profile of shia cleric who rose to prominence leading his militia in deadly attacks against usled occupation. It turns out sadrs appeal was mostly about the shiite need for security. Followers of top iraqi shia cleric moqtada al sadr are being criticized days after congregating in their hundreds inside a mosque and chanting coronavirus has terrified others despite. Prior to the 2018 parliamentary elections, he formed an alliance representing a diverse array of ideologies.
Moqtada al sadr, head of a powerful shiite movement in iraq, has. Militia loyal to shiite cleric moqtada al sadr clashes. Moqtada al sadr on saturday called on governments worldwide to revoke laws allowing for gay marriage. The group was founded in 2003, and it was considered one. Haider alabadi met today with the nationalist shia cleric moqtada alsadr on saturday. Shiite cleric moqtada alsadr enters baghdads green zone duration. Is moqtada al sadr, whose followers again stormed the green zone friday, an iraqi nationalist or a crooked machiavellian. After the iraq invasion, muqtada alsadr likely recognized the unfolding situation as the. The numbers have revealed a shock win for firebrand iraqi cleric moqtada al sadr, who has both. Iraqi cleric muqtada al sadr would reject any coronavirus vaccine made by infidel america. Since he doesnt appear on the list of parliamentary candidates, al sadr cant appoint himself prime minister, but his support will be crucial. Before muqtada surfaced in western newspapers, the al sadr. Moqtada al sadr also lambasted iraqi leaders cooperating with the americans.
Moqtada al sadr turns against iraqs uprising the perceived outsider makes a typical spectacular uturn, but this time it has cost the lives of his supporters. Sean macfarland about the reemergence of antiamerican political figure moqtada al sadr. Iraqs sadr calls for antius protests amid new rocket attack iraqi shiite cleric moqtada al sadr in najaf, iraq jun 23, 2018. Muqtada al sadr was the son of grand ayatollah mohammed sadiq al sadr, who founded the prominent sadrist movement in the 1980s, a vehemently nationalist political movement popular among iraqs shiite lower class. Iraq voted in its first election saturday since defeating the islamic state late last year. General on shiite clerics showing in iraqi election rachel martin talks to retired lt. Moqtada alsadr, head of a powerful shiite movement in iraq. Its a striking outcome for the shia cleric who forged a reputation as a radical in the insurgency he. Populist shiite cleric moqtada alsadr has flown to iran, a senior aide said, one day after hundreds of his supporters withdrew from their. Perhaps a kinder, gentler moqtada al sadr could reform iraq, by wielding his sonofthesoil authenticity against malign foreign influences, especially those coming from tehran. Firebrand cleric moqtada al sadr has a dedicated following among young iraqis getty date of publication.
Its time to form a government now that muqtada al sadr s coalition has won the iraqi election. Moqtada alsadr delivers sermon in kufa to the point kcrw. Iraqi cleric muqtada alsadr prays at the mausoleum of imam ali in najaf on february 22, 2020. The return of moqtada alsadr, an iraqi operator the new.
Sadr threatens dithering iraqi parliament with million person march. Also, our correspondent in lebanon reports on how a new citizen movement is. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Iraqs sadr calls for antius protests amid new rocket.
Protesters killed and clerics house bombed in deepening iraqi chaos. With an eye on iran, us welcomes moqtada al sadr visit to. He leads the sadrist movement and the saraya alsalam, a shiite militia force. With an eye on iran, us welcomes moqtada al sadr visit to saudi arabia iraqi clerics meeting with crown prince boosts his standing and helps kingdom in countering irans expansionism, former us. Ayatullah moqtada sadr, sheikh sanad ne mola ali as ka roza khulwa dia tasweeb news tasweeb tv. Prominent iraqi cleric moqtada alsadr blames coronavirus.
Shia cleric and political leader calls on iraqis to unite for peaceful march against presence of us troops. The mahdi army, also known as the jaysh almahdi jam, is a shiite militia led by muqtada alsadr. The man who went from being described as a pest to the most dangerous man in iraq is backthough moqtada al sadr and his supporters are likely to say he never went anywhere in the. The chilling figure at heart of iranus middle east crisis revealed as tensions surge moqtada al sadr has a track record of fighting against america and has now become a. But then suleimani threatened sadr s life, and he immediately folded his tent. On february, sadr gave prime minister haider alabadi 45 days to. Initially known for being a shii leader, he came to adopt a nonsectarian viewpoint. One of iraqs most influential shia clerics, muqtada alsadr, has reinvented himself. Moqtada alsadr bloc wins iraq election financial times.
Shiite iraq cleric key player in sunni attempts to curb. Muqtada al sadr is a young, fiercely antiamerican messianic cleric and the head of the mahdi army, an armed militia that has waged an intermittent insurgency against u. Moqtada al sadr, a prominent iraqi shiite cleric and political leader, is emerging as a key player in efforts by saudi arabia and other sunni gulf states to weaken the influence of regional rival. Sadr calls for millionman march against us presence in iraq. The mahdi army, also known as jaysh almahdi jam, was formed by muqtada al sadr in june 2003 in response to the u. Iraqi cleric muqtada alsadr would reject any coronavirus. Why has muqtada alsadr distanced himself from iran and. Moqtada al sadr expressed at that time his rejection of the us occupation. He is the fourth son of the late grand ayatollah mohammad sadeq al sadr, a highly regarded scholar throughout the shia. Hundreds of thousands gathered on january 24 to protest american troop presence in iraq, at the call of moqtada al sadr.
Nationalist cleric moqtada al sadr, a longtime adversary of the us, looks likely to be the key powerbroker and has already mooted a technocrat government of. Muhanad seloom associate lecturer at the university of exeter in the united kingdom. Read profile of shia cleric who rose to prominence leading his militia in deadly attacks against usled occupation in 2003. As iraq slips into greater uncertainty, shia cleric and leader al sadr puts on a show of strength. How moqtada alsadr will shape iraqs next government. Exclusive interview of iraqi shiite leader moqtada al sadr duration. Does muqtada alsadr pose a threat to irans influence in iraq. His speech was laced with his trademark antiamerican rhetoric and his return comes at a time when there are growing signs that extremists in his militia have been disobeying orders to stand down from sectarian violence. After months in hiding, moqtada al sadr emerged in iraq today to deliver a sermon to thousand of worshipers at a mosque in the southern city of kufa. Moqtada alsadrs followers blasted for congregating amid. He is a shia cleric, a sayyed descendent of the prophet, and a member of the wellknown and respectful al sadr family with roots in iran, iraq and lebanon. Baghdad, may 19 a political bloc led by populist cleric moqtada al sadr, a longtime adversary of the united states who also opposes iranian influence in iraq, has won the countrys.
They could have just walked into prime minister haider abadis office and taken over, says qanbar. It remained unclear who killed a dozen protesters and bombed the home of the antigovernment cleric moktada al sadr. Exclusive interview of iraqi shiite leader moqtada alsadr youtube. Shiite cleric moqtada al sadr has entered baghdads fortified green zone, beginning a sitin to call for government reform. Do not sell my personal information the new yorker may earn a portion of. Moqtada alsadr, a symbol of antius resistance in iraq. Muqtada al sadr is an iraqi shia cleric, politician and militia leader. This week, after his supporters storm iraqs parliament, we bring you a profile of the shiite cleric moqtada al sadr. Violent clashes have broken out on the streets of baghdad between supporters of the powerful shiite cleric moqtada al sadr and the wider antigovernment protest movement following last weeks. Explore moqtada al sadr profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of moqtada al sadr. Moqtada alsadr the radical cleric dubbed the most dangerous. Moqtada al sadr wont be iraqs next prime minister, but he may very well decide who is.
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