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Iraqi government welcomes al- Sadr's truce offer in Basra

Other News Materials 30 March 2008 22:02 (UTC +04:00)

( dpa )- The Iraqi government on Sunday hailed a move by radical Shiite cleric, Moqtada al- Sadr , to withdraw his fighters from the streets of Basra and other provinces.

Government spokesman, Ali al- Dabagh , told the Voices of Iraq news agency that al- Sadr's move to end all military appearances in Basra and all provinces was a "religious and patriotic position."

Al- Dabagh said the move was in the public interest but added that the government was going ahead with reinforcing security and stability.

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