Region | Iraq
Iraqi troops raid stronghold of Shiite cleric Al Sadr
Iraqi troops raided Baghdad’s Sadr City on Friday, killing one of the guards of Shiite cleric Muqtada Al Sadr.
- Agencies
- Published: 15:34 August 22, 2008
Baghdad: Iraqi troops raided Baghdad's Sadr City on Friday, killing one of the guards of Shiite cleric Muqtada Al Sadr.
Ali Al Moussawi, a spokesman for Al Sadr's office, said troops entered Sadr City as worshippers headed to dawn prayers at a mosque.
The soldiers opened fire on a guard and one of Al Sadr's offices when he tried to escape arrest Friday.
Al Moussawi said the guard was wounded and died near his home. Another guard was arrested.
Share this article
Popular in News
News Editor's choice
-
A year after 173 defenceless people were killed
Mumbai itself is far from safe from another deadly attack, even though the level of security consciousness of the average Mumbaikar has been raised since 26/11
-
Nato supports Obama's plea
European and other allies to send around 6,000 troops to Afghanistan
-
Official confirms mayor is the suspect
Many witnesses have come forward, justice secretary says
-
Into an oasis of values
A place to snuggle in the warmth of old manners away from the bustle of city life
