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Parliament voices grief at Ayatollah Hakim`s loss

IRNA

Tehran, August 31, IRNA -- Some 170 members of parliament on Sunday 
expressed grief at loss of Chairman of Supreme Assembly of the Islamic
Revolution in Iraq (SAIRI) Ayatollah Seyed Mohammad Baqer Hakim in 
terrorist attack in the holy city of Najaf. 
"The late Ayatollah Hakim was a great hope for the Iraqi people to
help them restore peace and security in their country. But, they lost 
their guide in the bloody Friday of Najaf," said part of the statement
read out in the formal session of the parliament on Sunday afternoon. 
"The bitter and sorrowful loss of Ayatollah Hakim will urge the 
Iraqi people to stand up to establish a democratic and national 
government in Iraq and pave the way for withdrawal of the occupying 
forces," the statement said. 
The MPs said that an immediate withdrawal of the occupying forces 
from Iraq will help ease the tense living situation in the country. 
215/215 
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