Nov 21st, 2008 · Thousands of Iraqis gathered at a central square in Baghdad Friday to demonstrate against a security agreement that would keep American forces in Iraq for another three years. The protesters are supporters of radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who opposes the accord. Iraqi lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the agreement Monday.
May 20th, 2008 · Iraqi forces launch an offensive in Sadr City in northeast Baghdad, the power base of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. It's the latest step by the Iraqi government to assert control over the area.
Apr 30th, 2008 · Skirmishes and rocket fire continue in Sadr City. A senior commander of Moqtada al Sadr's Mehdi Army militia says more of his fighters are ignoring Sadr's eight-month-old call for a cease-fire.
Apr 27th, 2008 · Sporadic clashes continue in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood. But American commanders are working to bring basic services to the sprawling Shiite slum, which is a hotbed of support for anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Mar 31st, 2008 · With a truce in place, Sadr City, the vast Shiite slum on Baghdad's eastern edge, is springing back to life. Despite continued tension in the "no-man's land" just outside the neighborhood, at the headquarters of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, "candy of jubilation" was handed out.
Mar 31st, 2008 · Ghassan al-Atiyyah, founder and director of Iraq Foundation for Development and Democracy, and Miami University professor Adeed Dawisha discuss with Robert Siegel the stalemate between the Iraqi government and Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Oct 6th, 2007 · The activities of Moqtada al-Sadr's militia are meeting growing resentment in some Baghdad neighborhoods. The Shiite movement is accused of providing cover for criminal gangs and thugs.
May 25th, 2007 · After staying out of sight for six months, Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr finally re-appeared in public Friday in an attempt to rein in his followers and instill order to an organization in turmoil.