Controversial cleric emerges as likely winner in Iraq’s national election

An alliance headed by a controversial cleric has emerged as the likely winner in Iraq’s first national elections since it declared victory over the Islamic State.
Moqtada al Sadr – once dubbed the “most dangerous man in Iraq” – could now decide the country’s next premier, after running a campaign against corruption and sectarianism.
He emerged as a surprise frontrunner following the weekend vote, which previously attracted headlines chiefly for a historically low turnout

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