Take the decision in early March to arrest Muqtada al-Sadr. It was made apparently without knowledge or understanding of the nature of his movement or how widespread it is.

Summary

This quote criticizes the decision made in early March to arrest Muqtada al-Sadr without proper knowledge or understanding of his movement or its extent. The speaker suggests that this decision may have been hasty and uninformed, highlighting the importance of having a comprehensive understanding of the situation before taking such actions. It implies that not fully grasping the nature and reach of a movement can lead to ineffective or misguided decisions.

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