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Last Updated: Saturday, 10 May, 2003, 16:29 GMT 17:29 UK
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In pictures: Ayatollah Hakim's return
Ayatollah Hakim has arrived in Basra, in the south of the country
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Ayatollah Mohammed Baqr al-Hakim, the leader of Iraq's best known opposition group, has returned home after 23 years
Ayatollah Hakim arriving in a convoy
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Thousands of people followed the Ayatollah as he crossed from Iran into Iraq... even though the area is mined
The crowds preparing banners
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The crowds waited patiently to see him ...
Crowds greeting Ayatollah Hakim
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.. and gave him a tumultuous welcome when he arrived
People gather round to hear Ayatollah Hakim's speech
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Enthusiastic followers pressed forward to hear his words
A boy holds a picture of the Ayatollah
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Many Shias consider him their most important leader


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STRUGGLE FOR IRAQ

IMAGES FROM IRAQ

A boy carries a portrait of Ayatollah Hakim who has returned to Iraq from exile Cleric's return
Thousands of Shias greet return of their spiritual leader on 10 May
29 Apr: Clashes
28 Apr: Iraqi talks
26 Apr: Arms dump blast
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