KARBALA, IRAQ – MAY 17: Al-Mehdi Army supporters of radical cleric Mugtada Al-Sadder fight in the streets of Karbala. This group clashes on a daily basis with the coalition forces and tensions are high in the area. The fighting is taking place next to the holy shrine of Hussien Abbas. Supporters of head cleric Grand Ayotola Sistani are opposed to the Militia presence and this is causing division amongst the Shiiate people of Iraq. *** Local Caption *** Iraq Assignment
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