Sadr launches fierce attack against Maliki

Najaf (IraqiNews.com) The head of the Sadr Trend, Muqtada al-Sadr, launched a fierce attack against the Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, accusing him of seeking dictatorship and marginalizing others.

In a press conference held in Najaf on Tuesday, he addressed Maliki, saying “How do you consider human rights and abusing the detainees in the detentions, you marginalized all others and all countries became enemies of Iraq because of you.”

“Do you consult the religious authorities and where are the resources of the country as well as the services,” he added.

“You are silent towards the corruption and adherent to ruling the country in addition to seeking dictatorship,” he continued.

Concerning Anbar demonstrations, he assured “We wanted to participate but some sides lifted the photos of Saddam and shouted with sectarian slogans so this prevents us from the participation.”

He criticized the statements against the Shiite describing them as “Ugly act.”