Rita Leistner: Najaf Hollowed

While coalition forces were careful to minimize damage to the shrine of Imam Ali for fear of widespread retaliation by angry Shia, little mention was made of the vast destruction of the city that Imam Ali once called “the Valley of Peace.” of Peace.”
Najaf Hollowed, NAJAF - 08/2704

While coalition forces were careful to minimize damage to the shrine of Imam Ali for fear of widespread retaliation by angry Shia, little mention was made of the vast destruction of the city that Imam Ali once called “the Valley of Peace.”  

of Peace.”