U.S. Battles Militia in Iraq; 5 GIs Die (AP)

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Al-Sadr Militia Battles U.S., Iraq
Troops (AP)

Al-Sadr Militia Battles U.S., Iraq
Troops (AP) 08/05/2004 07:47 PM
AP - Militant Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's militia battled U.S. and Iraqi troops Thursday in the holy city of Najaf, sparking clashes in other Shiite areas that killed at least 20 Iraqis and a U.S. soldier. An al-Sadr spokesman threatened a "revolution" unless American forces agree to a new cease-fire.

US battles militia in two cities

US battles militia in two cities 05/23/2004 07:42 AM
An upsurge of fighting between US-led forces and Shia militia leaves 34 dead in Kufa and Najaf.

Shi'ite Militia Battles U.S.-Led Forces
in Kerbala (Reuters)

Shi'ite Militia Battles U.S.-Led Forces
in Kerbala (Reuters) 05/05/2004 01:13 AM
Reuters - U.S.-led forces battled Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim militiamen in the holy city of Kerbala early on Wednesday, killing three gunmen, witnesses and hospital sources said.

Aide Denies Militia Kidnapped 3 in Iraq
(AP)

Aide Denies Militia Kidnapped 3 in Iraq
(AP) 04/09/2004 06:46 PM
AP - An aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr denied Friday that the movement's militia was behind the kidnapping of three Japanese in southern Iraq.

U.S. Troops, Iraq Militia Battle Around
Najaf

U.S. Troops, Iraq Militia Battle Around
Najaf 05/23/2004 03:41 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 23 2004 8:12AM GMT

Battles grip Iraq on anniversary

Battles grip Iraq on anniversary 04/09/2004 04:13 PM
The UK says the coalition is facing its worst threat in a year as a truce in Falluja fails and Shia unrest burns on.

Iraq Orders Militia from Najaf; Iranian
Diplomat Taken

Iraq Orders Militia from Najaf; Iranian
Diplomat Taken 08/08/2004 02:07 PM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 8 2004 4:43PM GMT

U.S.-Led Force Storms Mosque in Attack
on Iraq Militia

U.S.-Led Force Storms Mosque in Attack
on Iraq Militia 05/23/2004 01:25 PM
Reuters via Wired News May 23 2004 4:47PM GMT

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Militia
Clashes (Reuters)

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq Militia
Clashes (Reuters) 05/31/2004 02:19 AM
Reuters - U.S. armored forces and Iraqi militia loyal to Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr fought near the holy city of Najaf overnight into Monday, the fourth day of clashes since Sadr offered a truce.

U.S. Troops, Iraq Militia Battle Around
Najaf (Reuters)

U.S. Troops, Iraq Militia Battle Around
Najaf (Reuters) 05/23/2004 03:19 AM
Reuters - U.S. air strikes and heavy fighting between U.S. armored units and Iraqi Shi'ite militia in the holy city of Najaf killed at least 14 people overnight and wounded 37, hospital staff told Reuters on Sunday.

Iraq Flashpoints Calm; Battles Erupt
Elsewhere

Iraq Flashpoints Calm; Battles Erupt
Elsewhere 04/18/2004 09:47 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 18 2004 1:43PM GMT

Iraq Shi'ite Militia in Najaf Vows No
Surrender (Reuters)

Iraq Shi'ite Militia in Najaf Vows No
Surrender (Reuters) 08/12/2004 04:16 AM
Reuters - Shi'ite militia loyal to radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr vowed on Thursday to defend their positions in the holy city of Najaf despite a major offensive by U.S. marines.

Iraq Issues Ultimatum as Militia Stays
Put (Los Angeles Times)

Iraq Issues Ultimatum as Militia Stays
Put (Los Angeles Times) 08/20/2004 04:35 AM
Los Angeles Times - NAJAF, Iraq — Cleric Muqtada Sadr and his militia refused to budge from the Imam Ali Mosque here Thursday after the Iraqi government issued tough new demands on the conditions under which they would disarm and depart.

US Tanks Fight Iraq Militia, President
Talks Stall

US Tanks Fight Iraq Militia, President
Talks Stall 05/31/2004 06:45 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 31 2004 10:57AM GMT

Italian Troops Clash with Shi'ite
Militia in Iraq (Reuters)

Italian Troops Clash with Shi'ite
Militia in Iraq (Reuters) 08/06/2004 12:56 AM
Reuters - Italian forces clashed with Shi'ite militia fighters in the southern city of Nassiriya early on Friday and tensions were still high, an Italian military spokesman said.

Iraq Orders Militia from Najaf; Restores
Death Penalty

Iraq Orders Militia from Najaf; Restores
Death Penalty 08/08/2004 10:45 AM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 8 2004 1:45PM GMT

U.S. Forces Renew Holy City Battles in
Iraq

U.S. Forces Renew Holy City Battles in
Iraq 05/15/2004 07:14 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 15 2004 10:51AM GMT

U.S. Battles for Public Opinion Through
Media in Iraq (Reuters)

U.S. Battles for Public Opinion Through
Media in Iraq (Reuters) 04/12/2004 12:56 PM
Reuters - Impartial information is increasingly hard to come by in Iraq.

U.S. Bombs Falluja, Battles Guerrillas
in North Iraq

U.S. Bombs Falluja, Battles Guerrillas
in North Iraq 09/09/2004 03:06 AM
Reuters via Wired News Sep 9 2004 7:33AM GMT

Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease
Fire -- TV (Reuters)

Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease
Fire -- TV (Reuters) 08/30/2004 09:58 AM
Reuters - A top aide to Iraq's rebel Shi'ite leader Moqtada al-Sadr called on the Mehdi Army militia Monday to cease fire across Iraq and said Sadr was preparing to announce plans for a major political program.

US Tanks Fight Iraq Militia, President
Talks Stall (Reuters)

US Tanks Fight Iraq Militia, President
Talks Stall (Reuters) 05/31/2004 04:08 AM
Reuters - Two U.S. soldiers and more than a dozen Iraqi militiamen were killed in skirmishes overnight around the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf, the fourth day of clashes since militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr offered a truce.

U.S. Forces Renew Holy City Battles in
Iraq (Reuters)

U.S. Forces Renew Holy City Battles in
Iraq (Reuters) 05/15/2004 05:51 AM
Reuters - U.S.-led forces battled insurgents around some of the holiest Shi'ite shrines in Iraq on Saturday as international pressure built for an interim government to be given real control of military affairs.

Boats, Cows, Tasty Lamb: Iraq Battles
Smuggling

Boats, Cows, Tasty Lamb: Iraq Battles
Smuggling 03/26/2005 01:15 PM
The interim Iraqi government is struggling to deal with a sharp rise in smuggling two years after the American invasion left the borders wide open.

Virtual flag Iraq battles to take
control of its home on the internet

Virtual flag Iraq battles to take
control of its home on the internet 07/05/2004 11:06 AM
BBC Jul 5 2004 3:40PM GMT

U.S. Pounds Najaf Militia

U.S. Pounds Najaf Militia 08/23/2004 06:49 AM
Free Internet Press Aug 23 2004 10:55AM GMT

Militia 'to withdraw from Najaf'

Militia 'to withdraw from Najaf' 05/27/2004 03:17 AM
Gunmen loyal to radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr are reportedly set to pull out of the Iraqi holy city.

New militia atrocities in Sudan

New militia atrocities in Sudan 07/28/2004 06:21 AM
Pro-government forces burned civilians alive, say African observers, expressing rare criticism of another African state.

Iraqi militia to leave Karbala

Iraqi militia to leave Karbala 05/22/2004 11:19 AM
Militants loyal to Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr agree to leave the centre of the holy city after a month of fighting.

UN attacks DR Congo militia camps

UN attacks DR Congo militia camps 04/02/2005 09:12 AM
The United Nations military in eastern DR Congo launches an attack on militiamen who refused to disarm.

Chad 'clashes' with Sudan militia

Chad 'clashes' with Sudan militia 05/06/2004 04:34 AM
Fighting in the troubled Darfur region spills over the border into Chad, the government there says.

Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to End Uprising
(AP)

Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to End Uprising
(AP) 08/30/2004 09:21 PM
AP - Rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to end their uprising against U.S. and Iraqi forces while he considers forming a political movement, senior al-Sadr officials said Monday.

Al-Sadr Vows Militia Won't Be Defeated
(AP)

Al-Sadr Vows Militia Won't Be Defeated
(AP) 09/04/2004 05:00 AM
AP - Ever defiant, a radical Shiite cleric whose forces battled the U.S. military to a stalemate in the holy city of Najaf rallied his followers with a sermon that ridiculed the United States and dispelled any notion he would seek a more conciliatory tone.

U.S. Troops Clash With Militia in Kufa

U.S. Troops Clash With Militia in Kufa 05/28/2004 09:25 AM
Masked gunmen opened fire today on a U.S. Army vehicle Friday in Najaf's twin city, wounding two American soldiers.

Colombia militia in peace talks

Colombia militia in peace talks 07/01/2004 02:18 PM
Right-wing AUC paramilitaries in Colombia begin demobilisation talks with the government in a "safe zone".

Three U.S. Soldiers Die in Clash with
Sadr Militia

Three U.S. Soldiers Die in Clash with
Sadr Militia 05/05/2004 03:24 PM
Reuters via Wired News May 5 2004 8:09PM GMT

Najaf militia clash with police

Najaf militia clash with police 06/11/2004 05:07 AM
Shia militants clash with Iraqi police in the holy city of Najaf, leaving at six Iraqis dead.

U.S. Soldiers Fight Cleric's Militia
(AP)

U.S. Soldiers Fight Cleric's Militia
(AP) 05/12/2004 01:27 AM
AP - Backed by tanks and helicopters, American soldiers fought fighters loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr early Wednesday in the southern holy city of Karbala, witnesses said. Much of the fighting took place near a prominent mosque.

US troops clash with Sadr militia

US troops clash with Sadr militia 05/21/2004 06:58 PM
US troops battle fighters loyal to radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.

U.S. Planes, Tanks Hit Militia in
Karbala (AP)

U.S. Planes, Tanks Hit Militia in
Karbala (AP) 05/21/2004 08:13 PM
AP - American AC-130 gunships and tanks battled militiamen near shrines in this Shiite holy city Friday, and fighting was heavy in two other towns south of Baghdad. More than 450 Iraqis were released from the notorious Abu Ghraib jail — some emerging with fresh claims of abuse.
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