Wednesday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-3-22

Parliamentary Accusations Of The Governor Of Baghdad Of Financial And Administrative Corruption

Baghdad / Obelisk: Representative Muhannad Al-Khazraji warned, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, against the continuation of the corrupt approach that is rampant in the joints of Baghdad Governorate, which has become a heavy burden in front of the possibility of providing services to citizens in light of the capital's suffering from a significant decline in the level of services provided.

Al-Khazraji said in a statement received by the obelisk, that he "will closely follow up with the competent authorities the files of corruption and those involved in it, especially since the Baghdad governorate suffers from the legacy of lagging projects with suspicious deals due to the absence of basic services that the citizen awaits."

Al-Khazraji pointed out that "the mismanagement in the province of Baghdad cast a shadow at all levels and caused the spread of corruption, calling on the parliament to take its role and bring about real change in the interest of serving the citizen and ending the risks of corruption and administrative failure."

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Al-Amiri And Al-Kazemi Are At One Table To Discuss These Files - Urgent

Policy   2022-08-03 | 07:31  867 views   Al-Amiri receives Al-Kazemi to discuss ways to get out of the current crisis, the President of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, received in his office in Baghdad today, Wednesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to discuss the political crisis in the country.

The two sides discussed the latest developments in the political situation and finding ways to get out of the current crisis and reach logical solutions that satisfy all parties.   LINK

The President Of The Republic And Plasschaert Discuss Ways To Get Out Of The "Current Crisis"

Policy   2022-08-03 | 07:01   Source:  Alsumaria news   204 views

Today, Wednesday, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, discussed ways to get out of the current crisis, while receiving the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert.

The Media Office of the Presidency of the Republic stated, in a statement received by Alsumaria News, that "President of the Republic, Barham Salih, was received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations at Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

He added, "During the meeting, they discussed political developments in the country, ways to get out of the current crisis, ensure security and stability in the country, and secure dialogue and convergence among all to find effective solutions that fulfill the aspirations of citizens."

Saleh stressed, "The conditions in the country require a commitment to calm and to engage in an honest and careful dialogue that deals with the political situation in order to reach a clear roadmap based on giving priority to the supreme national interest, reassuring citizens, consolidating civil and social peace, and fortifying the country."

For her part, Plasschaert affirmed the support and support of the United Nations mission for dialogue between all parties and access to paths that secure the protection of security and stability and meet the requirements of the Iraqis.   LINK

The President Of The Republic Receives The UN Envoy, Jeanine Plasschaert

Iraq   14:24 - 08-03-2022   Today, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, received the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert, at the Peace Palace in Baghdad.

During the meeting, they discussed political developments in the country, ways to get out of the current crisis, ensure security and stability in the country, and secure dialogue and convergence among all to find effective solutions that fulfill the aspirations of citizens.

The President of the Republic stressed that the conditions in the country call for a commitment to calm and to engage in an honest and careful dialogue that deals with the political situation in order to reach a clear roadmap based on giving priority to the supreme national interest, reassuring citizens, consolidating civil and social peace, and fortifying the country.

For her part, Blackshart affirmed the support of the United Nations mission for dialogue between all parties and access to paths that secure the protection of security and stability and meet the requirements of the Iraqis. https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7976

Al-Kazemi Meets Al-Amiri To Discuss Ways To Get Out Of The Current Crisis

Political | 02:32 - 03/08/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi met today, Wednesday, with the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri, to discuss ways to get out of the current crisis in the country.

And the media office of Al-Amiri stated in a statement that "Mawazine News" received a copy of it, that "the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance received Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to discuss the political crisis in the country."

The statement added that "the two sides discussed the latest developments in the political situation and finding ways to get out of the current crisis and reach logical solutions that satisfy all parties." Ended 29/M99 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201388

Al-Maliki Tweets After Al-Sadr's Speech - Urgent

Policy  2022-08-03 | 13:43   41,509 views   The leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, confirmed today, Wednesday, that serious dialogues begin with a return to the constitution and respect for constitutional institutions.

Al-Maliki said in a tweet via Twitter, which was followed by Alsumaria News, that "the serious dialogues from which we hope to resolve differences and restore things to their rightful place begin with a return to the constitution and respect for constitutional institutions."

A short while ago, Al-Sadr said in a speech broadcast by Alsumaria satellite channel, that "the current revolution is not for the sake of power," indicating that he had not yet decided whether to run in the upcoming elections or not.

He pointed out that he wanted to form a national government, "and it was obstructed by malicious lawsuits."

He added, "Whoever wants to kill me, as in the recent leaks, I can only guide them."

Al-Sadr added, "Al-Sadr: I did not say the Sadrist movement is above suspicion, and all of you know the Kaskosa," stressing that "the revolution will not exclude the corrupt from the movement."

He continued, "They took advantage of my presence to end corruption."

While al-Sadr called for "early parliamentary elections after the dissolution of parliament," he stressed that "the sit-in will continue until the demands are achieved."   LINK

After 300 days of blockage... Re-elections or regime change, which is closer to Iraq?

Posted On2022-08-03 By Sotaliraq   Iraqis have varied opinions about political calls to dissolve parliament, re-elections, and make constitutional amendments, to end the political crisis in the country, while others believe that the solution lies in changing the system of government from a parliamentary to a presidential one.

And after 297 days of not choosing the country's new prime minister and republic, political differences are still exacerbating, especially between the "Shiite" parties, and one of the results of which was the storming of thousands of supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr, the parliament building, on July 27, 2022 in protest against the trend The framework for the formation of the new government by the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, an ally of former Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki.

Frame VS Mainstream

The political crisis entered a new curve after the Sadrist movement's demonstrations turned into open sit-ins, forcing the other party (the framework) to also take its audience to the street in demonstrations to emphasize "legitimacy and respect for the constitution."

In order to avoid a clash between the framework and the current, political blocs proposed the idea of ​​holding early elections, to break the current political blockage, but this option may face rejection from some political forces, as well as the lack of popular desire to participate in them on the grounds that it “will not change anything,” according to citizenship Maryam (from Baghdad), which indicated that “the previous elections were to change the corrupt parties, but this change did not happen. The masses of the parties will elect their candidates again, in light of the timid presence of independents within the government.”

regime

Maryam believes that “the solution lies in changing the system of government to a presidential one,” calling on the international community to “intervene to change the system of government and end the chaos in Iraq for 19 years.”

As for the citizen Muntazer (from Karbala), he believes that “the citizens’ reluctance to participate in the previous elections benefited the parties from the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement in obtaining the largest percentage of votes, and if the elections are repeated, the scenario will be repeated again.”

Montazer adds that “the end of party control will be through the effective participation of citizens in the elections.” While Muntazer agreed with Maryam on the importance of transforming the government into a presidential one, he declared his rejection of any foreign interference inside the country, as it “creates internal problems, and does not look for the country’s interest as much as its own.” Personal".

dissolution of parliament

The call for early elections is not new, as it was raised in earlier times as well. In this regard, the independent deputy, Basem Khashan, states, “I submitted a request to dissolve the House of Representatives more than once, and also demanded an amendment to the election law, which the Federal Court canceled a number of its articles.”

Khashan explains that "the initiative of the independents has proven in light of the current situation that it was a solution to end the political crisis," noting that many MPs have chosen the side of neutrality at the present time, and these lack courage, as the representative must have an opinion on important issues.

Amend the constitution

With regard to the transition to the presidential system, the representative says, “Changing the system to a presidential one requires amending the constitution, and amending the latter is a complex issue,” pointing out on the other hand that “Al-Sadr’s call to amend the electoral law is unreal, as the election law was established by the current, so Al-Sadr’s call for a change The political system, the constitution and the election law are all false calls,” he said, suggesting that al-Sadr will try to end the crisis and retract his previous positions.

Muqtada al-Sadr, who won the largest number of votes in the October elections, withdrew his 74 deputies from parliament last June, after he failed to form a government that excluded his Shiite rivals (the coordinating framework).

After months of negotiations, al-Sadr left to his opponents in the framework the task of forming a government after he took a surprising step by withdrawing his deputies from Parliament.

The framework includes the bloc of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and the Fatah bloc representing the Popular Mobilization, and blocs that did not achieve significant results in the elections, such as the Wisdom Movement.

Analysts believe that holding early elections is the strongest option in the event that no agreement is reached that brings the framework together with the current, or that one of them concedes to the other the government.

And the political analyst, Sabah Al-Agaili, explains that the early elections are “related to the government. Will the Al-Kazemi government remain, or will a prime minister be chosen and given a period that may extend for a year in order to call for early elections, and this proposal may suit the political process if we reach political closure.”

And the path of dissolving parliament and holding early elections is different from changing the regime and the constitution, according to political analyst, Muhammad Nana’, who says that “changing the regime to a presidential one or practicing a coup against the current political class, with a party taking these steps supported by the people, is an undemocratic path, as you Certain forces and parties outside the constitutional, parliamentary and democratic contexts and adopt rebuilding the state anew according to their vision, as sometimes put forward by the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.

As for the call for the dissolution of parliament and the elections, Nanaa explains, during his speech to the agency, that “this is within the current system itself, given that the current parliament was shaken by its Sharia with the withdrawal of the Sadrists from it, and the current parties were unable to form a government.”

He continues: "There is a custom in parliamentary contexts that if elections are unable to form a government within a maximum period of 60 days, then early elections are held to fix the situation, and therefore there is a difference between calls to change the regime from a parliamentary to a presidential one, and calls to dissolve parliament and hold early elections."

In light of this political complexity, the outgoing government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi continues to “carry out daily business,” and if the parties do not agree on a new government, this government may continue for a transitional phase until new elections are held. LINK

The Central Committee Of The Sadrist Movement's Sit-In Issues 9 New Directives[/Size]

Political | 04:41 - 03/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  On Wednesday, the Central Committee assigned by the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued 9 directives to organize sit-ins.

Here are the nine directives:     https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201403

He Referred To Them As A Minority.. Talabani's Party Responds To The Deputy Speaker Of Parliament With An Angry Statement

Political | 05:41 - 03/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  On Wednesday, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc in the Federal Parliament issued a response to Shakhwan Abdullah, the second deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, following statements he made to the media.

The bloc said in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "Shakhwan Abdullah, the second deputy speaker of the parliament, said during an interview he conducted with the Kurdish section of Voice of America radio some statements about the problems of the political process in Iraq and the positions of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which require standing up.

1. When Shakhwan Abdullah said that the position of the President of the Republic is an entitlement for the Kurdish component, he should know that his position also is a worthy of the Kurd, as he was not supposed to declare this clear form of partisan bias.

2. What Shakhwan said comes at a time when all political forces are seeking to work for calm and find solutions. Rather, his statements contradict the calls made by senior officials in his party for dialogue and a solution.

3. Regarding the accusations of Shakhwan Abdullah of the coordinating framework of sabotaging the relations between the National Union and the Democratic Party and tempting the framework of the National Union as President of the Republic.

Everyone is aware and aware that the Democratic Party was the initiator to enter into the tripartite alliance, and as a result, the differences within the Shiite and Kurdish houses deepened and without any prior agreement between the two parties, the Union and the Democratic Party.

He knows that the Democrat is greedy for the position of President of the Republic, which is considered by the Kurds and the Patriotic Union, specifically for Apple more than that. The patriot is not deceived by positions and has not allowed any party to impose his will on him.

4. Shakhwan Abdullah used the term (minority) in reference to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, that such terms and descriptions are inappropriate for use against any political force, especially with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which provided more than twenty thousand martyrs, and that the policy of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and its weight and position in Iraq are not evaluated through The words and statements of some people.

5. Mr. Shakhwan Abdullah has spoken on behalf of the gentlemen in the Sadrist movement, at the same time he is the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, so it is not right for him to speak on behalf of a particular person or entity.

The statement continued, "Despite these unfair statements against the Patriotic Union, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, out of its sense of responsibility, emphasizes the option of dialogue and understanding in order to solve problems at all levels, whether within the Kurdish house or with all Iraqi political forces in order to end tension and political blockage."     https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201408

Al-Maliki: Restoring Things To The Right Place Begins With A Return To The Constitution[/Size]

Iraq   21:48 - 08-03-   Today, Wednesday, the leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, responded to the recent speech of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, by saying that restoring matters begins with a return to the constitution.

Al-Maliki said in a tweet on "Twitter", "The serious dialogues, from which we hope to resolve differences and restore things to their rightful place, begin with a return to the constitution and respect for constitutional institutions."    https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7990

Al-Abadi Expresses A Position On Al-Sadr's Recent Speech

Policy   2022-08-03 | 13:39   Source:   Alsumaria news      15,460 views   Today, Wednesday, the leader of the victory coalition, Haider al-Abadi, welcomed the recent speech of the leader of the Sadr movement, while calling on everyone to unite to serve the people.

Al-Abadi said in a tweet via Twitter, which was followed by Alsumaria News, "I welcome the speech of brother Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr, and it converges in many respects with our initiative to resolve the crisis. I salute his steps and all the brothers for preserving blood and achieving reform."

Al-Abadi called on everyone to "join hands to serve the people, reform the system and strengthen the constitutional state, and through a healthy and peaceful democratic process."

A short while ago, Al-Sadr said in a speech broadcast by Alsumaria satellite channel, that "the current revolution is not for the sake of power," indicating that he had not yet decided whether to run in the upcoming elections or not.

He pointed out that he wanted to form a national government, "and it was obstructed by malicious lawsuits."

He added, "Whoever wants to kill me, as in the recent leaks, I can only guide them."

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10:57 | 2022-01-11   Al-Sadr added, "Al-Sadr: I did not say the Sadrist movement is above suspicion, and all of you know the Kaskosa," stressing that "the revolution will not exclude the corrupt from the movement."

He continued, "They took advantage of my presence to end corruption."

While al-Sadr called for "early parliamentary elections after the dissolution of parliament," he stressed that "the sit-in will continue until the demands are achieved."   LINK