Saturday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-23-22

Al-Maliki Again Attacks Muqtada Al-Sadr  

Political scene Saturday 23 July 2022 at 12:15 pm (views: 135)  

Sky Press    He published a new audio clip of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, attacking Muqtada al-Sadr.   The leak included an accusation against the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, that he is pursuing an Emirati-Israeli-British project.

Al-Maliki said that "Muqtada al-Sadr is walking in a destructive project, an Emirati, British, Israeli project, led by Masoud Barzani, and this is not Muqtada, as Masoud became a reference for Arabs, Sunnis and Kurds, and they are now one word."

He added, "Look how they handed us over to this hateful Zionist (Massoud Barzani). This is Muqtada al-Sadr."

Al-Maliki added that “the websites affiliated with Muqtada al-Sadr talk about ropes, beheadings and executions in Tahrir Square, and they will do it, because they are Baathists, and all the Baathists have found a haven called Muqtada al-Sadr and the Sadrist movement, and Muqtada has become (cursing) against his father, who is now cursed in The street, and even worse, worse and painful, is that Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr has become so cursed.”   Al-Maliki pointed out that “the Sunnis took steps forward over the Shiites.”

For days, the political and popular circles have been living on the impact of those recordings leaked by the Iraqi journalist, based in Washington, Ali Fadel, where Al-Maliki spoke about a number of issues, and made accusations against his political opponents, such as: Muqtada al-Sadr and Massoud Barzani.

Al-Maliki also disclosed a plan to ignite a war between the Shiite parties, as armed factions prepare for any emergency, and he also accused most of the political forces, including his allies such as the Badr Organization and the Popular Mobilization, of employment and financial corruption.

The political scene in Iraq is still experiencing echoes of these leaks, and social circles have been preoccupied with them on social media, leading to protests in some areas.

The Iraqi judiciary began conducting official investigations into these leaks, after the escalation of demands by political parties and popular circles, for the need to investigate what was mentioned in al-Maliki's speech. LINK

New Details From The Parliament Session: Two Thousand Turkish Violations Of Iraqi Territory Have Been Recorded Since 2003

Sumerian special 2022-07-23 | 07:14   Source:   Alsumaria news  1,428 views   Alsumaria News – Baghdad Member of Parliament, Nehru Rawandzi, revealed today, Saturday, that more than two thousand Turkish violations of Iraqi lands and airspace have occurred since 2003, while he explained what happened in the parliament session devoted to discussing Turkish attacks.

In an interview with Alsumaria News, Rawandzi said, "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi sent a delegation to the site of the bombing, and it was proven to the delegation that the bombing was carried out by Turkish forces, using a cannon, contrary to what the Turkish Foreign Minister said."

He pointed out that "Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein [/url] stated, in his intervention, that the Turkish forces should leave Iraq, and we must send assurances to Ankara, that the PKK members will leave Iraqi lands, which Turkey takes as an excuse to enter and bomb the lands."

He pointed out that "the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recorded more than 2,000 cases of violations by Turkish forces of Iraqi lands and airspace since 2003," noting that "a complaint has been submitted to the Security Council and the United Nations,and on Tuesday, there will be a date for a session in this regard."   LINK

Defense And Foreign Ministers Of Parliament: Iraq Does Not Have Sufficient Equipment To Respond To Turkey

Shafaq News/ A deputy quoted the coordination framework on Saturday, that the defense and foreign ministers and military commanders informed the House of Representatives that the Iraqi forces have no ability to respond to the Turkish attacks.

Representative Ibtisam Al-Hilali told Shafak News Agency; "The foreign and defense ministers and the army chief of staff said during today's session that Turkey was responsible for the attack on a resort in Zakho."

Al-Hilali continued; The two ministers, the commander of operations and the chief of staff of the army told parliament that "Iraq does not possess sufficient warplanes and military equipment to enable the Iraqi armed forces to respond militarily to Turkey."

She pointed out that the parliament's guests took note that "there are more than ten military bases for the Turkish army in the Kurdistan Region and northern Iraq, and that more than a thousand Turkish soldiers are present in those bases."

Al-Hilali added; "The House of Representatives is currently deliberating what the ministers and military leaders talked about, and it will take an official decision at the end of the session regarding the incident of the Turkish aggression on Iraqi lands."    LINK

Al-Sadr's Minister Responds To The Initiatives Of The Meeting With Al-Maliki: Do You Want Him To Reconcile With The Owner Of The Client Leaks?

Shafaq News/ Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as Minister of al-Sadr, responded on Friday to initiatives launched by dignitaries and tribal sheikhs for reconciliation with the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki.

And the Minister of Sadr said in a tweet, commenting on audio leaks that were said to belong to Al-Maliki, which was seen by Shafak News Agency, "Where is the law from the leaks and where is the judiciary from that?! And where is the chief judicial authority from that!!!??? Are these reckless statements more important, or the blocking third of sessions? Parliament?!

The Chief of the Judiciary: Like this, and whoever accepts his statements from those who agree with him are qualified to take over the reins of government!!??? Is this qualified to defend the sect, which is the one who mobilizes the militias to attack Najaf Al-Ashraf??!!

And he continued, "In my personal opinion: Elimination is at stake.. Either justice and the application of the law...or taking sides and covering up the outlaws! I also address my words to the brothers in (the Dawa Party)! Who do you claim to connect with? Then I direct it to (who wants us to refrain from leaks). Do you want our leader to refrain from transgressing the authority?! Or on blood*?!.. Or on cursing the people!??..

Or insinuating against the ** Tightening?!.. Or do you want him to drop his accusation of working with (to Israel), which is tantamount to (wasting d•••m)!!!??..or what?! To reconcile with the client and the people who fought the people??! Or do you want our leader to reconcile with someone who insults the people and attacks the security forces and the crowd?!!! ????".   LINK

Qais Khazali Calls For A Decision To Immediately Expel Turkish Forces: The Resistance Factions Will Implement It And Ankara Will Pay The Price

Shafaq News/ The Secretary-General of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali, called on Friday to expel Turkish forces from Iraq immediately by a decision of the Iraqi parliament, indicating that the resistance factions will implement that decision.

This came during his visit to the family of one of the victims of the Turkish bombing in the Barkh resort in the independent administration of Zakho in the Kurdistan Region.

Khazali said, "The Turkish bombing of Zakho is a heinous crime with clear features and complete evidence," explaining that "the security services confirmed that the weapons and missiles used in the bombing of Dohuk are Turkish."

He added that "any attempt to disavow the Turkish government is rejected and it must acknowledge and bear responsibility for the crime," noting that "the government's position is weak and unacceptable and is not commensurate with a violation of the sovereignty and sanctity of Iraqi blood."

Khazali added, "Our hope is in the House of Representatives to issue a decision that the Turkish forces must leave immediately," stressing that "the resistance factions are present to implement the decision of the Iraqi people and parliament."

Khazali stressed that "if the Turkish forces do not apologize and take responsibility, they will pay the price for innocent blood," noting that "the position of Parliament and the resistance factions and the position of the people will be at the level of the Turkish bombing event."   LINK

Iraq Informs Turkey That There Is No Security Agreement And Forms A "Governmental Representative" Investigation Committee

Shafaq News/ Today, Saturday, Iraq informed the charge d'affaires of Turkey that there is no security agreement with Ankara, while the House of Representatives decided to form a joint "governmental parliamentary" fact-finding committee to prepare a detailed technical report on the bombing.

The spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, said that "the temporary charge d'affaires of the Republic of Iraq has been brought in Ankara."

"We reiterate to the public opinion that there is no security and military agreement with Turkey that would allow it to penetrate Iraq," he added.

On the same level, the House of Representatives decided today to form a joint parliamentary fact-finding committee, comprising representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, Interior, the Intelligence Service, and members of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee.

A parliamentary source said, "The committee is to prepare a detailed technical report on the investigations into the recent Turkish attacks on Iraqi territory."

Today, Saturday, the House of Representatives held a session in the presence of 242 deputies to discuss the Turkish bombing of the Barkh resort, in the independent administration of Zakho in the Kurdistan Region, in the presence of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense and army commanders.

Last Wednesday, Turkish army artillery bombed the Barkh resort in Zakho district, killing nine Iraqi tourists and wounding several others, including women and children.

As a result, on Thursday, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed the Turkish ambassador in Baghdad, Ali Reza Günay, a protest note, against the backdrop of the Turkish bombing.

An official ceremony took place on Thursday morning, in the presence of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, to receive and bid farewell to the bodies of the victims of the bombing that targeted a tourist resort in the administration of the independent Zakho region.   LINK