Baghdad braces for clashes as rival camps set to stage protests

BAGHDAD - Baghdad braced for demonstrations on Monday by rival Shi'ite Muslim groups which are affiliated with heavily armed militias, raising fears of clashes as tension soars over the formation of a government.

"We're ready for whatever Sadr orders," said one supporter of the cleric, Mr Kadhim Haitham, on his way to join the Parliament sit-in. "The situation in Iraq is very tough. We hope God will deliver us from fighting among the brothers. If things devolve, it will ruin the whole region," the commander said, declining to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media.

Mr Sadr's actions have prevented his rivals, including bitter foe, ex-Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, from forming a government.Parliament must choose a president and premier and cannot convene while it is occupied by Mr Sadr's followers.

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