Iraq: Who will replace Moqtada Al-Sadr?


Issue 965 - 07 Mar 2014 | 1 minute read

Many analysts have questioned whether Moqtada Al-Sadr’s retirement from politics, announced in February will be permanent. The reshuffling of MPs within the Ahrar bloc in late February/early March suggests that his removal from the party front line will last at least until the upcoming general election. But his evident involvement in the reshuffle – which saw Bahaa Al-Araji replaced with Mushrik Naji as the head of the Ahrar bloc in parliament – as well as his recent speech urging Ahrar MPs to fully participate in the polls, demonstrate that his behind-the-scenes leadership remains strong.

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