Politics

Iraqi's interim government warns clerics inciting violence of arrests and trial

Baghdad -- The Iraqi government warned yesterday that Islamic clerics who incite violence will be considered "participating in terrorism," and said that a number of them have already been arrested. "The government is determined to pursue those who incite acts of violence. A number of mosques' clerics who have publicly called for taking the path of violence have been arrested and will be legally tried," said Thair Al Naqeeb, Prime Minister Eyad Allawi's spokesman. Posted by Editor at November 19, 2004 11:22 AM