{"id":37935,"date":"2024-12-06T01:19:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T22:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=37935"},"modified":"2024-12-06T01:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T22:19:53","slug":"sadr-calls-on-iraqi-government-to-punish-those-interfering-in-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/06\/sadr-calls-on-iraqi-government-to-punish-those-interfering-in-syria\/","title":{"rendered":"Sadr Calls on Iraqi Government to \u2018Punish Those Interfering in Syria\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr emphasized the &#8220;necessity of non-interference in Syria&#8221; and urged Baghdad to &#8220;punish anyone disrupting security.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sadr stated that he is closely monitoring the situation in neighboring Syria. He expressed solidarity with the Syrian people, saying, &#8220;We pray for their freedom, regardless of sect, and hope God protects them from calamities, terrorism, oppression, and external interventions.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sadr\u2019s statement coincided with Syrian opposition forces capturing two major cities. Avoiding direct criticism of the Syrian government, Sadr reiterated, &#8220;We maintain our stance of non-interference in Syrian affairs and support the people\u2019s right to determine their own destiny.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He also cautioned against falling into &#8220;the schemes of the U.S., Israel, Britain, and their allies, aiming to destroy religion, unity, and foster division.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sadr called on Iraq\u2019s government, people, and all entities, including militias and security forces, to refrain from meddling in Syria, urging Baghdad to &#8220;punish those who violate security&#8221; and warning against past behaviors of involvement in Syria&#8217;s affairs.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Earlier on Thursday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, appealed to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia\u2019 Al-Sudani to &#8220;keep Iraq out of the Syrian conflict and prevent Popular Mobilization Forces from supporting the Syrian army.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Meanwhile, Iraq&#8217;s Islamic Dawa Party called for &#8220;prudent engagement with regional and international developments&#8221; and urged Iraqi political forces to &#8220;rise to the challenges to safeguard national achievements,&#8221; referencing the Syrian crisis.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">On Tuesday, reports in Baghdad suggested that an intelligence assessment warned Iraqi actors against involvement in Syria&#8217;s ongoing battles, stating that &#8220;entanglement in Syria could lead to swift regional repercussions.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The assessment concluded that &#8220;current Syrian conflicts pose neither a direct interest nor an immediate threat to Iraq, but vigilance is required.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Syrian sources had reported earlier that convoys carrying armed Iraqi personnel entered Syrian territories near Al-Bukamal and were subsequently targeted by unidentified airstrikes near Al-Mayadin.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr emphasized the &#8220;necessity of non-interference in Syria&#8221; and urged Baghdad to &#8220;punish anyone disrupting security.&#8221; In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sadr stated that he is closely monitoring the situation in neighboring Syria. 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