Sadrist MP survives assassination attempt

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) MP Raad al-Saadi of the Ahrar Parliamentary Bloc within the Sadr Trend survived an assassination attempt in Baghdad.The Media Office of Saadi mentioned in a statement received by IraqiNews.com on Saturday “MP Saadi underwent an assassination attempt when unidentified gunmen opened fire targeting his motorcade.””MP Saadi was in his way heading towards Baghdad to attend the Parliament session when the gunmen opened fire targeting his motorcade,” the statement added, noting that “Three of the MP’s bodyguards were killed while two bodyguards were severely injured due to the attack.” “The security forces could not trace the gunmen who fled away after the attack,” according to the statement, stressing that “The attack may have political motives.” /END\