The deputy Chief of Supreme Islamic Council in Iraq Ammar Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, and Syrian FM Waleed al-Moallem emphasized the necessity of withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq 
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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
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Quotes about Abdul Aziz al-Hakim
The deputy Chief of Supreme Islamic Council in Iraq Ammar Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, and Syrian FM Waleed al-Moallem emphasized the necessity of withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq
was said
in Rantburg
Maliki and Supreme Council chief Abdul Aziz al-Hakim publicly dissociated themselves from the U.S. ‘proxy war’ line, insisting that Iran was restraining Sadr rather than egging him on.
was said
in Counterpunch
Tariq Aziz's trail is a continuation of the revenge policy which is run by the Shiite coalition of Abdul Aziz Al Hakim. I believe that the coalition wants revenge from Aziz because most of the merchants were Shiites.
was said
in Arabisto.com
Assasinations between the Mahdi army, affiliated to the Al Sadr trend, and the Badr Organisation of the Supreme Islamic Council led by Abdul Aziz Al Hakim, do occur in the Shu'ala neighbourhood
was said
in Arabisto.com
The split in dealing with the Mahdi Army is not limited to the Sadr trend but also to the Shiite coalition led by Abdul Aziz Al Hakim and the Dawa Party led by Nouri Al Maliki
was said
in Arabisto.com
I admit Al Maliki surprised the Sunni political forces with his firm and strict position against militias, particularly in Basra. I also admit he gained significant points in crystallising a common trust with wide Sunni groups, yet it must be noted Al Maliki did that in order to strengthen the influence of militias affiliated to the Al Dawa Party and to Abdul Aziz Al Hakim's party.
was said
in Arabisto.com
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