Mahdi Army Commander: Fighting Is Only Option

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 05/02/2008 - 5:00am

Host Steve Inskeep talks with NPR's Tom Bowman about his interview with a senior Mahdi Army commander from Baghdad's Sadr City.

The militia commander talked to Bowman about recent fighting in Sadr City, the group's belief in its right to defend itself, and why the militia refuses to lay down its arms, even though the Iraqi government has ordered it to do so.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us



 

More related items

Cease-Fire Falters, Mistrust Grows in Sadr City
In Baghdad, a shaky cease-fire between the Iraqi government and militia loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has failed. But on the ground in their...

Sen. Dodd Frustrated By Banks' Use Of Funds
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, says he's frustrated with how banks are using funds provided by the government. He also...

For A Price, Security Company Wards Off Pirates
A former British army pilot recently launched a business called Anti-Piracy Maritime Security Solutions. For $30,000, Nick Davis will arrange a team...

Companies Looking Everywhere To Cut Costs
As companies try to survive the rough economy, they are cutting costs. The person in charge of deciding where and how deep to cut, is often the chief...

Economy Continues Downward Spiral
The economic news just keeps getting worse. The stock market is at its lowest level in more than five years. The number of homes being built...


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.