This Battle (Basara) may determine the Future of Iraq
March 26, 2008 BBC World
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The latest violence in Iraq has put extreme pressure on a ceasefire by the Mahdi Army - a ceasefire that has been credited with reducing the violence, not just in Basra, but across the country.The Mahdi Army announced that the ceasefire is still in place.
But for how long? Owen Fay reports.
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Iraq’s army vows to crush and disarm the country’s militias.
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Fighting in Basra and around Iraq is on the rise as followers of anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr take to the streets. (March 26)
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