Inside Sadr City - Iraq
Dec 2004
The Sunni resistance in Iraq may be dominating the headlines but for Allawi's government, a more disturbing battleground has emerged: Sadr city.
At a local school in Sadr city, the 'cubs' are being trained for war. Young boys go through their military drills, pledging their support for Sadr. These child recruits will eventually join the Mehdi army. "We currently use the AK27 and I'll teach some students how to make explosive devises," states their teacher. "You can make them at home." There's meant to be a cease fire in Sadr city but residents are still under attack. "The Prime Dunce ... Saddam Allawi made a statement saying that he had ceased military operations in Sadr City," says Moqtada Al-Sadr scathingly. "But less than half an hour later, the American planes bombed the city." Colonel Gary Voletsky commands a battalion stationed outside the city. He's lost 40% of his men through injuries since they moved here. On their worst night, they had 54 casualties in a 24 hour period. "It's just increasing all the time," he complains. The US still has not moved forces back into the city and the Mehdi army is preparing to fight them when they do. In Sadr city, even the children are preparing for their role in the struggle.
Produced by SBS/Dateline - 2519
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