After days of violent protests and fighting, Shiite leader Muqtada Al Sadr has called on his supporters to leave Baghdad's Green Zone.

The unrest was triggered by him announcing he's quitting politics.

Dozens of people died when Sadr's supporters battled Iraqi security forces and rival Shiite factions near government buildings and embassies.

Sadr is one of Iraq's most influential figures, so is there another reason for Sadr's announcement?

Presenter: Nick Clark

Guests:
Ahmed Rushdi - Senior foreign policy adviser to the Iraqi parliament

Bilal Wahab - Wagner fellow, Washington Institute

Zeidon Alkinani - Non-resident fellow, Arab Center Washington, DC

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