Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr, the head of the coalition that won Iraq's elections on May 12, has expressed his support for the current protests and has called for a pause in talks to form a government until the demonstrators' demands are met, Reuters reported July 19.

Iraq: Shiite Leader Supports Protesters, Calls for Pause in Formation of Government

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the coalition that won Iraq's election on May 12, has expressed his support for the protests occurring and has called for a pause in talks to form government until protester demands are met, Reuters reported July 19.

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Iraq: Shiite Leader Supports Protesters, Calls for Pause in Formation of Government

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