Shiite Cleric Blasts Iraqi, Lebanese Corruption, Attempts to Silence Him
A Lebanese Shiite cleric who has angered politicians and religious leaders in Lebanon and Iraq said Friday that groups including Lebanon's militant Hezbollah were trying to silence voices of dissent within the sect, including his own. Sheikh Yasser Auda has developed a reputation on social media in recent years for his criticism of corruption in Iraq and Lebanon. He has also spoken out against the use of violence against opponents of Iran-backed groups in the two crisis-hit countries. He vowed... Читать дальше...