"...the decision by al-Sadr would mark a significant boost for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Shiite-led coalition to secure enough parliament seats to form a new government...
U.S. military officials say the power vacuum is encouraging a spike in attacks by Sunni insurgents trying to humiliate authorities and tap into public frustration. The uncertainties also have hindered Iraq's efforts to lure badly needed foreign investment and get domestic reconstruction plans off the drawing boards...
Al-Sadr's move apparently sets aside past animosity with al-Maliki for a chance to gain a greater voice in a possible new government. Al-Sadr - who has been in self-exile in Iran since 2007 - has denounced al-Maliki's government for its close ties to Washington and a joint security pact that allows U.S. military presence through at least the end of next year...."
Friday, October 1, 2010
After Iran, Syria & sort-of, the US, al Sadr backs al Maliki...
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