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'Handed Over' to a Government Called Sadr

Dahr Jamail, Ali Al-Fadhily, IPS News. April 3, 2008.

The "Surge" will go down in history as one of the greatest strategic failures in military history.

US-Backed Iraqi Gov Fires Thousands of Cops and Soldiers who Refused to Fight Sadr

AzzamanApril 1, 2008.

Analysts: those sacked will have no choice but to join the ranks of Mahdi Army with their weapons, boosting the militia's strength and standing.

Iraq: Recent Maliki-Sadr Clash Ends in Stalemate

Jacques Charmelot, Middle East Online. March 31, 2008.

Neither Maliki, nor Sadr can claim victory in six-day battle despite hundreds of casualties.

Lakota Tribes: Stop This Country, We Want to Get Off!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. December 21, 2007.

Independence movements: they're catchy.

U.S. Taking Iraqi Separatists' Side in Shia-Shia Conflict

AzzamanNovember 19, 2007.

The U.S. is undermining what led to lull in violence.