Who are the rival Shiite politicians vying to fill Iraq’s political vacuum?

DarlinG

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Who are the rival Shiite politicians vying to fill Iraq’s political vacuum? Ten months after the October 2021 parliamentary elections, Iraq is still mired in a political impasse that turned deadly Monday after Moqtada al-Sadr announced his resignation from politics. Supporters of the powerful cleric clashed with followers of rival Shiite parties, plunging Iraq into a crisis that could draw in regional powers. FRANCE 24 looks at the various players jostling for power.
 
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