Chaos Reigns in Sadr City Despite Changes

"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Since the guns fell silent in Sadr City last November, Baghdad's sprawling Shiite district has been the safest place in the Iraqi capital — no car bombings, no suicide attacks, roadside bombs or assassinations.

But security and political empowerment of Sadr City's estimated 2.5 million residents have brought little improvement to life. Lengthy power cuts and open sewage drains remain the norm. Running water is scarce and many streets are strewn with garbage."
Yahoo

The problem seems to be that not enough people have read or believed Alaa, as he has been harping on this issue for a long time. You can drag a horse, but can you make it read?