Early Saturday Iraq Parliament News Highlights 10-22-22
Early Saturday Iraq Parliament News Highlights 10-22-22
Sudani And Al-Azm At The Same Table To Discuss The Mechanisms Of Forming The Government
Policy 2022-10-22 | 04:04 Source: Alsumaria news 918 views Alsumaria News – The Prime Minister-designate, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, discussed, today, Saturday, with the head of the Al-Azm Alliance, Muthanna Al-Samarrai, the mechanisms for forming the next government.
The media office of the Alliance of Resolve said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, "The Alliance of Resolve received at its headquarters in Baghdad, the Prime Minister-designate, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, in the presence of deputies and a number of leaders of the coalition, to discuss developments in the political scene and ways of cooperation in order to choose the cabinet in accordance with mechanisms and controls that would produce A strong capable government.
According to the statement, the head of the coalition, Muthanna Abdul Samad al-Samarrai, stressed "the importance of observing the electoral benefits of all political parties to bear the responsibility of supporting the formation of the government," noting that "the Alliance of Resolve will seriously contribute to the efforts to form the government in a way that is in the interest of the Iraqi people, who waited a long time." .
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The date of the voting session on the program of the Prime Minister-designate and granting confidence to his government is still undetermined, but observers indicate that Al-Sudani has completed naming members of his government, and that this week will witness a parliament session dedicated to this purpose.
On October 13, the parliament elected Abdel Latif Rashid as President of the Republic, after receiving the majority of votes in the second round of the voting process. Immediately after winning the presidential position, Rashid Al-Sudani delivered a letter instructing him to form a new government within 30 days, as stipulated in the country's constitution. LINK
Iraq: Steps To Accelerate The Formation Of The Government...The Birth Of An Opposition Parliamentary Front
Safa Al Kubaisi October 21 2022 Sources rule out holding a confidence-giving session for the Sudanese government during the next two days (Associated Press)
In a move that was considered a new attempt to speed up the task of the Iraqi Prime Minister in charge of presenting his government to Parliament in the coming days, the " Coordination Framework " coalition , which includes the political forces and blocs close to Iran in Iraq, said that it authorized the Sudanese to choose the ministers of his government, which is the share of his The coalition, while Al-Sudani issued a statement this morning, confirming a political agreement that requires the political blocs to present it with candidates to fill the ministries, provided that he has the right to reject or accept them.
As of this morning, the Iraqi parliament has not issued a statement indicating that a session will be held tomorrow, Saturday, but sources in Parliament in Baghdad, in separate conversations with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, ruled out holding a session of granting confidence to the Sudanese government during the next two days.
One of them, preferring not to be identified, said in a phone call with "The New Arab", from Baghdad, that "there are intersections and discrepancies within the same bloc, and from various political forces, and the ministerial cabinet has not yet been completed," stressing that if Al-Sudani wants to enter Parliament during this week, it is not likely with a full cabinet, and he may present his government with vacant ministries.
The Iraqi constitution, in force in the country since 2005, allows the prime minister-designate to present his cabinet with an incomplete one, provided that the shortage does not exceed half the number of his government’s ministries, provided that the remaining part is completed, and through another supplementary voting session on the rest of the ministries at his request to Parliament.
Late Thursday night, the leaders of the "coordinating framework" to which Al-Sudani belongs held a meeting, during which they discussed the formation of the government and overcoming the obstacles facing the prime minister-designate. In a statement, the coalition confirmed that "Al-Sudani was authorized to choose the ministries that relate to the weight of the electoral coordination framework, after the political forces submitted lists of their number and their representatives with live signatures and candidates and according to the criteria of the Prime Minister-designate, on a range of ministries," noting that "he authorized Al-Sudani to choose between candidates or Suggesting new ones.
He added, "It was also authorized to rotate ministries between components or within the component, and to exclude the ministries of interior and defense from quotas , and to nominate civilian or military personalities to them, in order to ensure the achievement of an effective service government in line with the ministerial program."
On the other hand, Al-Sudani issued a brief statement in which he affirmed that “the agreement between the political blocs that make up the framework includes giving the opportunity for each bloc to present its candidates to all ministries.” The statement added: “The matter of selecting the candidates is left to the person of the designated prime minister, based on competence, integrity and ability to manage the ministry.” , according to the electoral weights of each bloc," according to what was reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) this Friday morning.
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Arabic reports Iraq: Pressure on the Sudanese may delay the vote on his government
15 independent deputies form an opposition front and boycott the voting session
Meanwhile, independent MP Hadi Al-Salami announced the formation of 15 independent MPs opposing the Sudanese government, saying in a press statement, "We, the independent representatives, in addition to the (Eshraqa Kanon) bloc, decided to boycott the government formation session and resort to the political opposition."
He continued, "We have no knowledge of what is happening about the participation of some independent representatives in the formation of the cabinet, and we will have a special bloc within the House of Representatives, under the name (parliamentary opposition) to fight corruption and eliminate quotas in state institutions."
In this context, the researcher in Iraqi political affairs, Mujahid Al-Taei, seemed pessimistic about the next stage, and said in his tweet: "Returning to the approach of 2018-2019 will be destructive, as this approach has sparked widespread popular uprisings against the government run by militias. Al-Sudani may be friendly. And capable, but so was (Adel) Abdul-Mahdi when he came to power, before handing over matters to Iran’s proxies without hesitation.
The Prime Minister-designate is making accelerated efforts to form his government as soon as possible, and he must present the formation within 30 days from the date of his assignment, which means that the date of the last session to vote on the new government in Parliament will be on November 13 next.
Leaders Of The Al-Azm Alliance Receive The Sudanese To Discuss The Mechanisms Of Forming The Government
Political | 11:50 - 22/10/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News, today, Saturday, the Alliance of Azm, the Prime Minister-designate, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to discuss mechanisms for forming the next government.
In a statement received by Mawazine News, the coalition's media office stated that "the coalition received today, at its headquarters in Baghdad, Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, in the presence of deputies and a number of coalition leaders, to discuss developments in the political scene and ways of cooperation in order to choose the cabinet according to mechanisms". and controls that will produce a strong capable government.”
The head of the coalition, Muthanna Abdul Samad al-Samarrai, stressed "the importance of observing the electoral benefits of all political parties to bear the responsibility of supporting the formation of the government," noting that "the Alliance of Resolve will contribute seriously to the efforts to form the government in a way that is in the interest of the Iraqi people, who have waited a long time." Ended 29 / m99 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=208935
Parliamentary Law Reveals A Move To Amend The Iraqi Penal Code
Political | 09:33 - 10/21/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News Today, Friday, the Parliamentary Legal Committee revealed a move to find an amendment to the Iraqi Penal Code that supports the anti-corruption process and holds public money thieves accountable with strict articles, noting that it will seek to include in it paragraphs preventing dual nationals from taking high positions in the state.
A member of the committee, Representative Aref Al-Hamami, said that "the effective Iraqi penal code was enacted decades ago and does not rise to the level of the current challenges, especially the anti-corruption file, and it should be amended to deter the theft of public money with strict articles."
He added, "The committee is working to find a new legal amendment in the Iraqi Penal Code that provides clear and explicit articles that will hold the corrupt and the thieves of the world's money accountable to curb this phenomenon. to flee the country.
He added, "The formulations of the amendment require holding meetings and hosting representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Judicial Council and jurists, and we will work to include in it very severe penalties that will hold the corrupt accountable and stop wasting public money."
He pointed out that "the anti-corruption file also requires the expansion of the use of technological development in the administrative systems within the state and its circulation, especially electronic governance to deter corruption and monitor money exchange operations."
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The Intensification Of The Conflict Over 5 Ministries Delays The Formation Of The Sudanese Government
Shafaq News / The Wisdom Movement, led by Ammar al-Hakim, which is part of the coordination framework, revealed on Saturday the reason for delaying the formation of the new government, headed by Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.
The leader in the movement, Rahim Al-Aboudi, told Shafak News Agency, "The reason for delaying the formation of the new government, headed by Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, is the existence of internal conflict and disagreement between the political blocs, and this includes all blocs and parties."
He explained, "The conflict focuses on the sovereign ministries such as (the interior, defense, foreign affairs, finance, oil," noting that "the dispute over these ministerial portfolios still exists."
The leader of the Al-Hikma Movement stressed, "The dialogues and negotiations will continue in order to hold a session of the Iraqi parliament this week to give confidence to Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani and his government."
The House of Representatives intends to hold a special session to pass the ministerial cabinet for the person in charge of forming the government, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, in the middle of next week.
The comprehensive coordinating framework of the Shiite forces, with the exception of the Sadrist movement, announced, yesterday evening, Thursday, the authorization of the prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to choose candidates to fill the ministries according to his criteria and to propose alternative candidates, while stressing the exclusion of the ministries of defense and interior from political quotas.
Shafak News Agency has learned that there are differences over some ministerial portfolios, as well as pressure exerted on Al-Sudani in this regard, which led to the exclusion of the inclusion of the voting file on the cabinet in a session scheduled to be held next Saturday. LINK
A Leader In The National Union Calls On The Next Federal Government To Stop Arabization Operations In Kirkuk And Khanaqin
Shafaq News/ Qadir Hama Jan, a member of the working body in the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, called on Friday, the next federal government in Iraq to stop Arabization operations in the disputed areas between Erbil and Baghdad.
Hama Jan said in a statement to reporters while attending a funeral ceremony for a leader in his party in Sulaymaniyah, that the Kurds should have representation in the new Iraqi government within the framework of the constitutional rights of the people of Kurdistan.
He added, "We ask our representatives in Baghdad and the new federal government to stop Arabization operations in Kirkuk, Khanaqin and the rest of the disputed areas," stressing that Arabization operations in those areas "contradict the principles of human rights and the permanent constitution, and the demands and rights of our people, and in conflict with democracy in Iraq." LINK
A New Date For The Session Of Granting Confidence To The Sudanese Government, And Disagreements Over Several Ministries
Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - The Wisdom Movement led by Ammar al-Hakim suggested that the Iraqi parliament would hold a voting session on the government of Prime Minister-designate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, next Tuesday.
This comes after the postponement of Saturday's session, which the "state coalition" said earlier, was determined to invite parliament to vote on the new government on Saturday, October 22.
Local media, citing what they described as private sources, stated that the continuing dispute between the Iraqi political forces (Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish) was the reason for postponing the confidence-granting session.
The same sources confirmed that the dispute centers around the ministries (oil, interior, and defense), as well as about the shares of political parties and blocs.
She added that it is likely that the formation of the Prime Minister-designate will proceed in Parliament, but not completely, and the vote on some ministries that have not yet been decided will be postponed.
Meanwhile, activists reported on social media and news groups what they said was the list of Sunni blocs' candidates for the Ministry of Defense.
The list, which Kurdistan 24 followed, included Lieutenant-General Hamad Al-Namis, Dr. Khaled Al-Obaidi, and Lieutenant-General Nasser Al-Ghannam.
Al-Sudani faces clear challenges in announcing the formation of his government, in the wake of the emergence of differences between the political parties, over the share of each of them in the next government.
The designated prime minister has 30 days to present his government to parliament, and in the event of his failure, the Iraqi president will have to delegate the task to another person within the largest parliamentary bloc. LINK
Al-Sudani’s Cabin Stumbles On The Stone Of Political Differences.. Towards A New Postponement Of The Scrolling Session Article at link https://baghdadtoday.news/ar/news/203950/A