Sadr followers in Diwaniyah vow to continue their fight

(21 Apr 2004) 1. Wide shot of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr supporters deployed in the city streets 2. Various of al-Sadr followers 3. A sniper, al-Sadr follower, aiming his weapon 4. Medium shot of the al-Sadr Office in the city with picture 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Sayid Yahya, one of al-Sadr aides in the city: ''A largest power could not withstand in front of al-Sadr supporters and the Iraqi people. The foreign troops have clearly been defeated, how can the Iraqi army confront the al-Sadr followers, they cannot withstand even one night.'' 6. Sadr followers chanting for their cleric STORYLINE: Followers of the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who has waged an insurgency against the U.S.-led occupation in Iraq, appeared to be maintaining control of much of the city of Diwaniyah in southern Iraq on Wednesday. Carrying rifles and RPG's a militia was seen patrolling the streets of the city. Sayid Yahya, a spokesman for the local al-Sadr supporters, claimed they are ready to defeat any army who tries to enter the city. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...