Iraqi security forces backed by US troops have launched a crackdown on Shi'ite militias in the southern city of Amara.
The operation follows a four-day ultimatum for Shi'ite militiamen in the region to lay down their arms, which expired on Wednesday. The crackdown is the latest stage of Prime Iraqi troops deployed in fresh clampdown on militias ...
Troops pour into south Iraqi city ...
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38 militants killed in clashes with US-Iraqi forces ...
al-Maliki claims success against Shiite militants ... Minister Nuri al-Maliki's drive to take over lawless areas currently under the control of Shi'ite militias and Sunni Arab insurgents. Amara is a bastion of militiamen loyal to radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
(Deutsche Welle)
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