Moqtada Al-Sadr
Moqtada Al-Sadr is a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and political leader, known for his influential role in Iraqi politics and his leadership of the Sadrist Movement. He has been a vocal critic of foreign intervention in Iraq, particularly by the United States and Iran. Al-Sadr gained significant popularity following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, leading a militia known as the Mahdi Army, which has been involved in various conflicts during the post-Saddam era. His calls for reforms and anti-corruption measures resonate with many Iraqis, making him a significant figure in shaping the country's political landscape.
Born on Jan 01, 1973 (52 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iraq | 2 | 6.00 | 0.36% | +10% | 40,222,493 | 160,598 | $170,000 | 679$ |
| France | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 60,776 | $2,700,000 | 2,514$ |
| Totals | 3 | 105,496,004 | 221,374 | $2,870,000 | 3,193$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Moqtada Al-Sadr's boycott of the elections is noted as a failure.
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France:
Moqtada Al-Sadr's militia occupies the region, preventing families from returning to their homes.
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Iraq:
Moqtada al-Sadr is a prominent Iraqi political figure known for his charisma and calls for political change.
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Iraq:
Moqtada al-Sadr's movement dominated the previous parliament before his withdrawal from politics last year.
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France:
Moqtada Al-Sadr is an influential Shiite leader who called for a boycott of the elections.
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Bangladesh:
Moqtada al-Sadr is a prominent Shia leader in Iraq who announced that his party would boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Iraq:
Moqtada al-Sadr criticized Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's participation in the summit, calling it a 'stain of disgrace' for Iraq.
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Iraq:
Moqtada al-Sadr criticized Al-Sudani's participation in the summit, calling it a 'stain of shame'.
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Iraq:
Moqtada Al-Sadr is a prominent political figure whom Asaad Al-Eidani has engaged with during political discussions.
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Iran:
Moqtada al-Sadr described Muawiyah as the head of sectarian conflict and warned that airing this series could increase sectarian tensions.
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