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January 6, 2011

Sadr Returns to Iraq After Exile in Iran 
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In news from Iraq, the prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has
returned to Iraq ending nearly four years of self-imposed exile in Iran.
Sadr has been the most prominent Shiite critic of the U.S. invasion and
occupation. Sadr returns at a time when his political power is
increasing. He recently helped Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki cobble
together a new government, ending eight months of political deadlock.
Supporters of Sadr now control at least eight ministries in Maliki's new
cabinet.



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