Early Monday Morning Iraq News 4-11-22
Early Monday Morning Iraq News 4-11-22
Box: We Received Signals From The Sovereignty To Go With Us In Forming The Government
POLITICIAN LAST UPDATE 4/11/2022 | 1:30 PM Information/Baghdad: A member of the Political Bureau of the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement, which is affiliated with the coordinating framework, Saad al-Saadi, revealed, on Monday, that the Sovereignty Alliance received signals that it would accept to go with the coordinating framework in forming the next government, while indicating that the political blockage is still the master of the situation.
Al-Saadi said in a statement to "Information", that "the state of stagnation in the dialogues between the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement is still continuing, and there is no development or holding meetings at various levels so far except to wait to hear the response to the framework's recent call by the Sadrist movement and the rest of the political forces."
He added that "the political forces allied with the Sadrist movement, but everyone is living in a state of anxiety and embarrassment because of the continuing state of political obstruction, which is now the master of the situation."
Al-Saadi pointed out that “the coordinating framework received signals from the Sovereignty Alliance, which constitutes the great weight of the Sunni component, with the possibility of its acceptance to go with the coordinating framework in forming the next government,” stressing that “we must not anticipate events and wait for the coming days to verify that possibility and its reality.” https://almaalomah.me/2022/04/11/592228/
Iran Appoints A New Ambassador To Iraq
Political | 11:22 - 11/04/2022 Follow-up - Mawazine News, today, Monday, the Iranian government announced the nomination of a new ambassador to Iraq.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said in a press conference that I followed, that "Hussein Al Sadiq has been appointed as the new ambassador to Iraq, to succeed Larij Masjedi," adding that "Hussein Al Sadiq will begin his duties soon."
Regarding the Vienna negotiations, Khatibzadeh said, "We have not yet reached the point where the Americans prove to abide by their obligations. America seeks to consume everyone's energy and time in order to preserve parts and elements of maximum pressure. The important thing for us is that the Iranian people benefit economically from raising the the ban".
On the date of the end of the negotiations, he said, "The negotiations between us, the 4+1 and the European Union have ended and there is no point left between us and them, and what remains are Washington's decisions, which are currently taking place through the coordinator of the negotiations. We sent our last initiatives, and as soon as Iran and 4+1 receive the response, we will go to Vienna all.
And the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman went on to say that "this window will not remain open forever." Ended 29/N33 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=189876
A Representative Of The State Of Law Expects A Date To End The Political Blockage[/Size]
Political | 09:50 - 11/04/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News, a member of the House of Representatives from the State of Law coalition, Jassem al-Moussawi, expected, on Monday, to end the political blockage before the end of the month of Ramadan.
Al-Moussawi said in an interview with the official "Al-Sabah" newspaper, which was followed by Mawazine News, that "the negotiations are taking place according to the principle on which the coordination framework was launched, after the insistence of the National Stability Alliance (the framework and its allies) to open up to the rest of the blocs and invite them to a unified dialogue table to discuss the crisis seriously."
The leader of the "Sovereignty" coalition, Mishaan al-Jubouri, considered, yesterday, Sunday, that the parliament's vote to dissolve itself and call for new elections is the "necessary option" if the political blockage continues. Ended 29/N33 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=189869
Iraq Needs A New Political Contract
Posted On2022-04-11 By Sotaliraq Follow Favorite With the failure of the Iraqi Council of Representatives for the third time in the presidential election session, due to the lack of a constitutional quorum to hold the election session, which is limited to two-thirds of the number of members, it seems that the course of the political process in Iraq has reached a dead end in light of the unprecedented situation in the relations of political forces, which It imposed a set of overlapping problems that revealed a deep crisis in the Iraqi political system enshrined in the 2005 constitution, or what is known as the Bremer constitution, which divided Iraq on a sectarian-national-component basis, and in which the national identity was dissolved to the emergence of multiple sub-identities.
It is not possible to isolate the accumulation of factors of failure in the performance of the Iraqi political system, which was enshrined in the constitution of 2005, from the current crisis in which the regime is going, and dragging Iraq with it to choices the most bitter, especially after the parliament session recently, and the statements that followed, especially Muqtada al-Sadr's assertion that he did not want to “Consensus”, which indicates that the solution is still far away, and that there is no prospect for solutions related to the session of selecting a president of the republic, which subsequently entails determining the largest parliamentary bloc, and assigning it to nominate a prime minister, which prompts the question:
Does Iraq need a new political and social contract, in light of the inability of the current political system to continue, after the failure of political forces to manage the country, and the continuing state of political impasse?
It used to be that the one who has the power at the moment of interpretation is the one who is able to impose his interpretation on everyone, regardless of the validity of that interpretation.
The political situation in Iraq, nearly two decades after the American invasion, shows that the two most important elements for building the system of government, the constitution and institutions, suffer from severe weakness in their institutional structure.
The current Iraqi constitution, which was written in exceptional, confused and unstable circumstances, and under an occupation force that led a process of invasion and change of the political system, represents a political document rather than a social contract. This constitution remains incomplete and incomplete, and contains many ambiguities in concepts. It also includes many inaccuracies, as well as the susceptibility of its texts to excessive interpretation.
The constitutional and political crisis that Iraq is facing today is a natural product of a structural defect in the political system that has ruled the country since the American invasion
Consequently, the most important thing registered on this political system is its superior ability to produce and recycle crises, as well as its continuous dependence on the external factor to solve the dilemmas facing it. The constitutional and political crisis that Iraq is facing today is a natural product of a structural defect in the political system that has ruled the country since the American invasion.
Over the past years, this defect was being overcome and hidden through consensus and quotas between the ruling Iraqi political forces, until the results of the parliamentary elections finally came, which resulted in a winning force that aspires to have the upper hand in leading the political process, contrary to the prevailing political custom.
To prove that it is difficult for the current social contract (the constitution) to organize a healthy political situation that relies on political competition as a substitute for consensus and balance of components, and to also prove that this contract will remain incapable of making a change in the pattern of the accepted political process in Iraq.
In sum, the political horizon for defusing the political impasse in Iraq seems confused, while the zero-sum confrontation between the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework drains political capabilities and efforts that should have been harnessed to build effective institutions.
After nearly two decades of state failure, it seems that Iraq is no longer able to rise from the bottom of the crises in light of the continuation of this political system, and it still needs to reformulate its social and political contract, to extricate it from attempts to return to the bloodbath due to the sterility of the collective mind of its leaders. In order to find a political system derived from a constitution that is not subject to excessive interpretations, the more careful and precise drafting of the constitution is, and is not subject to broad interpretations and is not open to interpretations, the more Iraq will reach a real guarantee of rights and freedoms. And whenever he fails to do so, these interpretations of the constitutional texts and the basic laws that support the constitution result, which makes the strongest impose his interpretation on others. LINK
Abdul Wahed Asks For Baghdad's Help: The Political Process In The Region Is Over And Things Are Heading To Explode
11/04/2022 Earth News/ The head of the opposition New Generation Movement in the Kurdistan Region, Shaswar Abdul Wahed, issued today, Monday, an appeal to the international community and Baghdad to save the situation in the region.
Abdul Wahed said in a blog post seen by Earth News, "The political process in the region has ended, Parliament is suspended and there is no intention to hold elections, and all institutions are paralyzed. Therefore, we ask the federal government, the international community, and the United Nations to intervene in the region to hold free and fair elections, to save what can be salvaged, and to help the citizens there.”
And he continued, "Otherwise, there is no guarantee of living in peace and stability in light of a situation that is heading for an explosion, and we, as the opposition and as a people, are forced to take other steps to defend freedom, democracy, the rights of citizens and a decent life." LINK
Al-Maliki Told (Earth News): The Tripartite Alliance Stuck To Its Views, Causing A Political Blockage
11/04/2022 Earth News/ Member of the State of Law Coalition, Abbas al-Maliki, confirmed today, Monday, that the Triple Alliance adheres to its views and does not open up to other forces, causing the political blockage in the country.
Al-Maliki said in an interview with Earth News, "The political scene in Iraq suffers from stagnation, stagnation and blockage, and therefore there are no signs of resolving the political blockage we are in," attributing this to that "the political blocs formed by the tripartite alliance adhere to their views by not opening up to the parties other politics to find solutions.
Al-Maliki added that "the forty-day period that was given for the discussions is not a period for discussions as much as a challenge period, because the purpose of this period is to see the ability of the framework to go along with forming a government and naming a president of the republic, and thus the issue became like a challenge."
Al-Maliki added, “In the rule of law, we believe that dialogue is the best solution to solve political problems, and all concerned political blocs must sit at a dialogue table to get out of this impasse,” stressing that “without dialogue, the scene will remain as it is and we will go beyond the constitutional periods and we will enter into a dilemma.” Legal because the situation is legally abnormal, and a caretaker government cannot continue indefinitely, and the country cannot continue without a budget and without ministries with full powers.”
And he indicated that "the important issue and the most important pillar is that there must be a real desire on the part of the parties to the tripartite alliance to sit at a dialogue table with the coordinating framework and put points on letters, consultation and dialogue in order to reach a result."
He pointed out that "the coordination framework confirms the existence of a larger Shiite bloc that defends the right of the Shiite component and is supportive of the Prime Minister and is supposed to emerge from the agreement between the framework and the current," stressing that "otherwise, things are moving towards a curve that does not bode well, given that the country's conditions It has become alarming, especially with living difficulties, insecurity in some areas, and the absence of law and a policy of exclusivity in decisions.”
It is noteworthy that the political forces continue their dialogues to end the current political crisis, while the coordinating framework and head of the wisdom movement Ammar al-Hakim launched two initiatives to end the political blockage. https://earthiq.news/archives/62621
Al-Halbousi Coalition Attacks The Caretaker Government: It Made Mistakes And Is Working With Full Powers
Politician Last Update 4/11/2022 | 11:35 Am The Information/Baghdad... The representative of the Alliance for Progress, Abdul Karim Abtan, attacked, on Monday, the current caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, indicating that it committed mistakes and is working with full powers.
Abtan said in a statement to "The Information", that "it is not reasonable for a caretaker government to operate with full powers, which led to its violation of the constitution and unchecked major transgressions," noting that "the current government held many contracts and projects as if it were a government with full powers." .
He added, "The mistakes committed by the current government, who exceeded its powers recognized by the constitution, will be borne by everyone, and therefore these mistakes will be kept silent to escape responsibility."
And the representative of the State of Law coalition, Aref Al-Hamami, considered, in a previous statement, the policy of starvation that the Al-Kazemi government is conducting against the southern governorates as being systematic and supported by political parties, while he confirmed that Al-Kazemi is practicing arbitrary measures against the people of the south. https://almaalomah.me/2022/04/11/592224/
]Al-Halbousi And Al-Zamili Dispute Sparks Kurdish And Sunni Fears: Do Not Go With The Sadrists!
Politician Last Update 4/11/2022 | 1:32 PM Information / Baghdad.. The leader in the State of Law coalition, former MP Jassem Al-Bayati, confirmed, on Monday, that what happened in the dispute between Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi and his first deputy, Hakim Al-Zamili, is not surprising, revealing a warning that Massoud Barzani received from leaders in his party not to proceed with the alliance. with the Sadrist movement.
Al-Bayati said in a statement to "The Information", "The tripartite alliance, instead of giving a good and safe impression to the independents, is to practice the opposition in Parliament and be supportive of the Trio, but what happened between Al-Halbousi and Al-Zamili revealed the reality of the fragile alliance and the existence of a struggle for hegemony over Parliament and after it over the executive authority, which led to Motivate the independents to go with the vision of the framework in forming the government.”
He added that "the dispute between al-Halbousi and al-Zamili led to a feeling among the political parties within the tripartite alliance of lack of reassurance and fear of the future."
Al-Bayati revealed that "there is pressure from leaders within Barzani's party and Sunni personalities, warning them not to continue the relationship with the Sadrists because it will lose them many internal and external interests," noting that "persons within the Democratic Party warned Masoud Barzani and his son, Masrour, not to continue their alliance with the Sadrists." https://almaalomah.me/2022/04/11/592243/
Al-Maliki's Coalition Announces Progress In The Government Formation Talks And Confirms: They Are No
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The President of the New Generation: The Political Process Is Over, And The Parliament Is Disrupted
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