What's behind Moqtada al Sadr's surge in popularity in Iraq?
1,682 views · Published 18 May 2018 · 3:37 · Indexed 1 November 2026
Channel: The Newsmakers · 2018 · People & Blogs
In an election result few expected, Moqtada al Sadr and his coalition stormed to a commanding lead, winning the most seats in parliament. Incumbent Prime Minister, Haider al Abadi, who many saw as the front runner did poorly. Shoaib Hasan reports.
