Iraqi troops advance on Shiite shrine

Najaf’s Shiite uprising appeared to be weakening today as Iraqi forces moved to within 200 yards of the revered Imam Ali Shrine.

Iraqi troops advance on Shiite shrine
Wed, 25 Aug, 2004 - 10:05

Najaf’s Shiite uprising appeared to be weakening today as Iraqi forces moved to within 200 yards of the revered Imam Ali Shrine.

Iraq’s defence minister once again demanded fighters loyal to a radical cleric surrender or face a violent raid.

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