Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press:
A well-informed source revealed, today, Thursday, that the Prime Minister-designate, Adnan Al-Zarfi, will apologize for assigning him.
The source said to “Al-Ghad Press” that “Al-Zarfi will hold a press conference after ten in the morning, and he will announce his withdrawal from his mandate to form the government.”
He added that “the Shiite blocs sent a book to the President of the Republic to assign Mustafa al-Kazimi to form a government, instead of Zarfi.”
Time: 04/20/2020 00:20:38
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} At 11:00 am Thursday, President of the Republic assigns Barham Salih the candidate of the Shi’ite forces, the head of the National Intelligence Service, Mustafa al-Kazemi, to form the government after he formally presents the Prime Minister-designate, Adnan al-Zorfi, with an apology for assignment.
A group of politicians will attend Al-Kazemi’s assignment ceremony.
Mustafa Al-Kazemi was born in Baghdad in 1967, and he took over the position of the head of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in June 2016, after he won a prominent position as an experienced political mediator between the different Iraqi parties amid successive crises.
Al-Kazemi has more than 15 years of service in Iraq, with an emphasis on conflict resolution.
Al-Kazemi was responsible for reforming the apparatus to become more efficient and effective, and he supervised taking politics out of intelligence work, applying the latest methods of analysis, and expanding the organ of the apparatus to include fighting terrorism inside and outside the country.
Al-Kazemi was an active opponent against Saddam’s dictatorship and lived for years in exile, but he did not join any of the Iraqi political parties.
His role as executive director of the Iraqi Memory Foundation, an organization established for the purpose of documenting Saddam’s crimes, gave him the opportunity to specialize in archival strategies, and gained holistic experience in documenting testimonies and collecting films on victims of the former regime on the basis of responsibility in preserving the Iraqi event as a historical document, in addition to overseeing a work Multiple teams in several countries.
Al-Kazemi managed from Baghdad and London the Humanitarian Dialogue Foundation, an independent organization that seeks to bridge the gaps between societies and cultures and establish dialogue as an alternative to violence in resolving crises through cooperation that cuts geographical and social boundaries.
Mustafa Al-Kazemi worked as a columnist and managing editor of the Iraq division at Al-Monitor in Washington. His articles focused on devoting the spirit of social peace in Iraq, establishing the future and the country’s historical position, and exposing the failures and confusion that accompanied the experience of the political system and ways to address it. Also, during his career, he published many books, most notably (Iraq Question – Reconciliation between the Past and the Future).
Al-Kazemi founded {Weekly} magazine and was the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief for two years and was considered one of the best magazines in Iraq and printed in Baghdad, Beirut and Amman.
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04/08/2020 15:23:06
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Shafak News / Iyad Allawi’s Al-Wataniya coalition saw on Wednesday that the nomination of intelligence chief Mustafa Al-Kazemi “a correct choice” for the next stage.
The coalition said in a statement received by Shafak News, that “while the National Coalition stresses the need to accelerate the formation of the government to carry out its constitutional duties, we stress the need to name a non-controversial candidate who is able to respond to the requests of peaceful demonstrators.”
The statement continued, “We see the candidacy of Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi as a correct choice and a better solution in the next stage … On this basis, and after the present government submitted its resignation, we gave our full support to Mr. Al-Kazemi for his patriotism, commitment and independence.”
The coalition expressed its hope that “peaceful demonstrators, unions and unions will have a role in the next government, which must put in its priorities accountability of the demonstrators’ killers and put the economy on the path to recovery and set a date for early elections.”
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04/20/2020 15:31:12
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Shafak News / A source in Hadi al-Amri’s Al-Fateh coalition revealed on Wednesday that Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zarfi had agreed to step down from the task of forming a government in favor of Mustafa al-Kazemi.
The source said in a statement singled out by Shafak News, “The Shiite forces held a meeting at the home of the President of the Alliance of Hadi al-Amiri in the presence of the heads and representatives of political parties and Prime Minister King Adnan al-Zorfi.”
The source added that “the meeting ended with an agreement to withdraw Al-Zrafi from the assignment, and assign the mission to Mustafa Al-Kazimi in his place on Thursday morning.”
The source pointed out that Al-Kazemi’s assignment will take place in the Peace Palace, the residence of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, in the presence of representatives of the political forces.
These developments come after Zerfi’s chances are severely diminished to pass his government in Parliament after Shiite and Sunni forces agree, as well as the Kurdistan Region, to nominate the head of the intelligence service, Mustafa al-Kazemi, to form the next government.
Notable Shiite blocs, including Al-Fath led by Hadi al-Amiri and the State of Law coalition led by Nuri al-Maliki, have agreed to assign the task to al-Kazemi.
Al-Kazemi also enjoys the support of the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi Forces Alliance led by Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi and the National Alliance led by Iyad Allawi, bringing him closer to the succession of resigned Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
According to Iraqi law, it is only possible to nominate Al-Kazemi if the al-Zarfi step down or the constitutional deadline for him to pass his government ends, as the deadline starts from the date of his assignment on March 16 and ends with the passage of 30 days.
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, April 8, 2020
The President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani issued a statement on the formation process of the upcoming Iraqi cabinet. Below is the statement:
Our country is currently passing through a difficult situation that requires all of us to put aside our differences. It also requires that we come to an agreement on how to form the next federal government based on the constitution and genuine consensus, which would ensure the stability and ability of the government to perform its duties. The most crucial duty of the government, at present, is to confront the threats and crises that Iraq is currently facing.
The Kurdistan Region Presidency highly values the security and the political stability of Iraq and is willing to make serious efforts in this regard. It also sees the formation of the new cabinet supported by all groups in Iraq as a necessity. Therefore, we welcome the nomination of Mr. Mustafa al-Kazemi, as the Shiite political groups’ candidate for the post of the Prime Minister of Iraq. We urge all parties to support him so that he can finalize the formation process of the upcoming government.
May God support us all.
Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdistan Region President
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04/20/2020 14:43:44
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Shafak News / A source in the victory coalition led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi revealed on Wednesday that Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zarfi obtained promises to fill a ministerial position in exchange for stepping down from the task of forming the government.
The source said in a special statement to Shafak News, “The Shiite forces that nominated Mustafa Al-Kazemi for prime minister submitted a proposal to Al-Zarfi through some deputies that he would obtain a ministerial or high-level position in Al-Kazemi’s government if he withdrew from the task of forming the government.”
The source continued, “Al-Zarfi is proceeding with his decision to form the next government, and is now awaiting the presidency of the House of Representatives to determine the session of granting confidence to his government.”
The source denied the authenticity of the news that spoke of Zarrafi’s intention to step down during the next few hours.
Al-Zarfi’s chances of passing his government in parliament diminished, after Shi’ite and Sunni forces, in addition to the Kurdistan Region, agreed to nominate the head of the intelligence service, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, to form the next government.
Notable Shiite blocs, including Al-Fath led by Hadi al-Amiri and the State of Law coalition led by Nuri al-Maliki, have agreed to assign the task to al-Kazemi.
Al-Kazemi also enjoys the support of the Kurdistan Region, as well as the Iraqi Forces Alliance led by Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi, bringing him closer to the succession of resigned Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
According to Iraqi law, it is only possible to nominate Al-Kazemi if the al-Zarfi step down or the constitutional deadline for him to pass his government ends, as the deadline starts from the date of his assignment on March 16 and ends with the passage of 30 days.
Time: 4/20/2020 21:57:34
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) A political source revealed that the Prime Minister-designate, Adnan Al-Zarfi, will apologize for assigning to form the government.
The source said to {Euphrates News} that “Al-Zrafi apologized to the leaders of the Shiite blocs for the assignment, and he will also apologize for him tomorrow and formally in front of the President of the Republic Barham Salih.”
He added that “tomorrow, after the apology of al-Zarfi, the president of the republic will appoint the Shiite forces, the head of the National Intelligence Service, Mustafa al-Kazimi, to form the government.”
It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister-designate Adnan Al-Zrafi’s chances are strong to pass his government in Parliament after the approval of Shiite and Sunni forces as well as the Kurdistan region to nominate the head of the intelligence service, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, to form the next government instead of Al-Zorfi.
According to Iraqi law, it is only possible to nominate Al-Kazemi if the al-Zarfi step down or the constitutional deadline for him to pass his government expires, as the deadline started from the date of his assignment on March 16 and ends with the passage of 30 days.
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Baghdad / Obelisk: The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan welcomed, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the candidacy of Mustafa Al-Kazemi for the post of prime minister, who returned to him as a friend of the Kurds.
Obelisk publishes the text of the statement:
In the last meeting of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on April 2/2020 one of the main focuses of the discussion was the study and support of Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi if Mr. Adnan Al-Zorfi withdrew from the candidacy, and after the discussions, the meeting welcomed the proposal.
We consider Mr. Al-Kazemi as a friend of the Kurds, and he has pledged, if he obtains our confidence to become Prime Minister, that he will protect the rights of our people stipulated in the Iraqi constitution and develop relations.
Also, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi called a few days ago in Lahore, Sheikh Genki, joint head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, requesting his support.
In a related development, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, contacted the joint head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan today for his advice. After discussing with the Kurdish blocs, the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region issued a statement confirming Al-Kazemi’s support.
And taking into account the legitimate demands of the demonstrators and the desire of the Shiite parties to unite the word and out of conviction of the need for peaceful coexistence, providing stability and facing risks, the Kurdistan National Union sees the need to form a strong national government that adheres to the constitution as soon as it is an initiator and supporter of that.
The PUK also calls on all Kurdish political parties to hold an expanded meeting to unify positions.
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04/20/2020 14:03:48
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Shafaq News / The resigned Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, revealed, on Wednesday, the content of the message of the American administration regarding the future relations between the United States and Iraq and the American military presence in the country, and while he indicated that the US forces remain in only 3 Iraqi bases, he drew to an upcoming meeting between the Undersecretary The US State Department for Political Affairs, representatives of the Pentagon and the Treasury, and an Iraqi government delegation.
Abdul-Mahdi said in his speech at a meeting of the National Security Council followed by “Shafaq News”, “We affirmed a friendly withdrawal of American forces, not hostile, and we are approaching a unified vision in the withdrawal of American forces,” noting that “the international coalition forces are limited to 3 Iraqi bases only,” pointing To “an American effort to redeploy their forces from Iraq.”
And Abdul-Mahdi said, “Washington’s message proposes a strategic dialogue on the 10th and 11th of next June. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry clarified that America made a decision that the date of April 14th with their appreciation of the end of the Corona crisis and the return to normalcy, then extended the deadline to May 15th, but also extended to mid-June for ease of movement.” And contact. ”
He continued, “The American delegation will be headed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and representatives of the Pentagon and the Treasury and others interviewed by an Iraqi delegation authorized to meet and discussions.” Until Iraq is a strategic partner for planning forward. ”
And Abdul-Mahdi continued, “The aim of the message is to determine the future of the Iraqi-American relationship and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated positively about Iraq and in compliance with the spirit of the message,” stressing that “Iraq needs a positive atmosphere with everyone and does not want a ground for regional and international conflict.”
Adel Abdul-Mahdi had said today, Wednesday, during his presidency of the meeting of the Iraqi National Security Council, according to a statement issued by his office, that future relations between Iraq and the United States should be based on partnership and friendship, not hostility. As he referred in the meeting to the American message by saying, “We received a few days ago an official note from the US administration related to the decision to build strategic relations and the redeployment of US forces from Iraq and to conduct a dialogue between two official delegations.”
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