Why is Muqtada al-Sadr quitting Iraqi politics?

Highly effective Shia Muslim chief’s announcement triggered violent protests.

After violent protests and preventing, Shia chief Muqtada al-Sadr’s supporters have left Baghdad’s Inexperienced Zone.

The unrest was triggered by his announcement that he's quitting politics.

Dozens of individuals had been killed when al-Sadr’s supporters battled Iraqi safety forces and rival Shia factions close to authorities buildings and embassies.

Al-Sadr is one in all Iraq’s most necessary figures, wielding monumental affect over many elements of public life.

Is there another excuse for al-Sadr’s announcement?

Presenter: Nick Clark

Company:

Ahmed Rushdi – Senior overseas coverage adviser to the Iraqi parliament

Bilal Wahab – Wagner fellow on the Washington Institute for Close to East Coverage

Zeidon Alkinani – Non-resident fellow on the Arab Middle Washington, DC

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