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Shia Rivalries in Iraq

Known as the Battle of Basra, it was the first Iraqi army operation since the coalition invasion. It was planned to regain control over other Shi'ite groups. But why did they need to be controlled? Examining the rivalries amongst the Shi'a factions of Iraq that fuelled fighting in Basra.

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8 minutes

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This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project