Najaf, Kufa Clashes Strain Cease-Fire Pact From: The Washington Post | Date: May 30, 2004| Author: Scott Wilson | Copyright 2004 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Sporadic fighting near Najaf and Kufa on Saturday marred a tentative cease-fire between U.S. forces and a militia loyal to rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr, who warned the deal was in jeopardy if U.S. soldiers did not stop patrolling the cities.

Local Najaf political leaders and Sadr advisers traded accusations over who was responsible for the continued fighting in the southern cities. Reports from Najaf said five Iraqis were killed in Saturday's clashes as U.S. troops remained in the streets...

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