Sadr Extends Ceasefire

With the success of the surge, Moqtada Sadr really has no other choice.

BAGHDAD, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Officials with the political party of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr said Monday it was expected he would extend a cease-fire in Iraq for six more months.

Sadr called on all armed activity by his Mahdi Army to end last August following a surge in sectarian killings.

Sadr made earlier statements saying he would fire any official who violated the cease-fire. A source in his Sadrist Movement party said he would announce an extension in the coming days, AlSumaria reported Monday.

The same source said party officials were considering transforming the Mahdi Army into a humanitarian organization.

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