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Sadrist leader denounces any attempt against Syrian demonstrators

 Sadrist leader denounces any attempt against Syrian demonstrators

Iraq’s radical anti-US Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr – File Photo

Iraq's radical anti-US Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, seen here in 2010, has expressed support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, even as much of the Arab world turns against the embattled strongman. (AFP Photo/Louai Beshara)

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com:  Shiite Sadrist leader Muqtada al-Sadr denounced any member of the Mehdi Army participating or thinking of any action against Syrian demonstrators, threatening to judge any person who tries to attack Anbar Governor, according to a statement issued by his office. Anbar Governor accused the Mehdi Army of the assassination attempt, calling to hand over the culprits.

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