Mahmud al-Hasani al-Sarkhi

Mahmud al-Hasani al-Sarkhi is an Iraqi Shia cleric in Iraq.[1] In June 2006, his followers attacked the Iranian consulate in Basra and tore down its flag in protest over criticism of their leader broadcast on Iranian television.[2] He called for an independent inquiry into the Battle of Najaf in 2007, which many believed was a massacre by Iraqi security forces.[3] In April 2012, his followers were involved in clashes with supporters of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.[4] On July 3, 2014 Iraqi police and armed forces attempted to arrest al-Sarkhi in Karbala, leading to clashes between his supporters and government forces that killed 45 people.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Iraq denies withdrawal of forces from Saudi border". BBC. July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  2. ↑ Iraq protesters tear down Iran consulate flag in religious row
  3. ↑ Nidhal Laithi, Azzaman The Najaf 'massacre' divides country. 6 February 2007 retrieved 10 February 2007
  4. ↑ Clashes Spread Between Iraqi Shia Groups
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