August 22, 2004

The New York Times %3E International %3E Middle East %3E Cleric Keeps Grip on Najaf Shrine%2C Even While Saying He%27ll Yield It

The fog of war.

Moktada al-Sadr cannot be trusted. Intense pressure on him should continue until the shrine is handed over. This situation has become an important test of the new Iraqi government.

No comments: