Sadr militia shows strength by seizing city
The militiamen later withdrew from the streets of Amarah after Iraqi soldiers and mediators arrived, lifting their siege of police headquarters under a temporary truce negotiated with an al-Sadr envoy. It was not clear if the cleric knew about his militia’s planned takeover in advance.
Meanwhile, US President George W Bush yesterday acknowledged the situation in Iraq was tough and said he would consult with US generals to see if a change in tactics was necessary to combat the escalating violence.
