Al-Sadr formed the largest bloc; the Framework considers its exclusion “a political suicide”

Iraq NewsSadrist movementCoordination Framework 2022-01-07 16:12A-AA+

Shafaq News/ Two political sources revealed that the leader of the Sadrist Movement had created the largest parliamentary bloc that will be able to form the next Iraqi government.

A leader in the Movement, and another Sunni leader, told Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sadr was able to form a large bloc that includes 180 deputies.”

Al-Sadr needs 165 members’ votes to form the next government.

The first session of Parliament is scheduled to be held next Sunday to elect the new speaker of Parliament and his two deputies.

Earlier on Friday, al-Sadr hinted at the political forces allied with him to form the next government, saying, “Any Threats will make us more resolute (Tasmeem bloc/ five seats), advanced (Takadum bloc/ 37 seats), and determined (Al-Azm bloc/ 14 seats) to reach an Iraqi democracy (Kurdistan Democratic Party/ 31 seats).”

The two sources added that smaller and independent political blocs also joined the new bloc of al-Sadr, who seeks to form a “national majority” government.

It is worth noting that according to the results of the elections, the Sadrist Movement won the highest number of seats (73.)

Compared with 2018 results, The Al-Fateh Alliance lost 31 seats, taking only 17 seats in the last elections.

The Shiite Coordination Framework, which includes the State of Law Coalition and Al-Fateh, renewed its call to “all representatives of the largest social component (Shiites), especially the brothers in the Sadrist bloc, to form the largest bloc to preserve this constitutional entitlement and the stability of the political process.”

A State of Law member, Aref Al-Hamami, warned that excluding his alliance from the next government is “a political suicide,” expecting new developments in the coming hours.

Al-Hamami told Shafaq News Agency, “The position of prime minister has become a constitutional right for the Shiite component, as well as the Iraqi presidency for the Kurdish and the speaker of parliament for the Sunni component.”

He added, “at present, the political statements are incorrect, and the coming hours will be full of surprises.”

“Eliminating the Coordination Framework from forming the next government  is political suicide, and its consequences are dangerous for the country’s future.” He warned.

The Framework and the Sadrist met frequently, but the main difference between the two sides still occurred.

On the shape of the government, Al-Sadr insists on a majority government while the Framework suggested a consensus.

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It consists of 180 deputies.. Al-Sadr finishes forming the “largest bloc”

politicsbreakingMuqtada al-Sadrbiggest mass 2022-01-07 13:59A-AA+

Shafaq News/ Two well-informed political sources revealed, on Friday, that the leader of the Sadr movement had completed the formation of the largest parliamentary bloc that will be tasked with forming the next Iraqi government. 

The two sources, one of whom is a leader in the Sadrist movement, and the other is a Sunni leader, told Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sadr was able to form a large bloc that includes 180 deputies.”

The two sources added that Al-Sadr will present his bloc in the first session of the House of Representatives next Sunday, accompanied by the signatures of the deputies, as the largest bloc that will be tasked with forming the next government.

Earlier on Friday, al-Sadr hinted at the political forces allied with him to form the next government.

Al-Sadr said in a tweet, “The will of the people is a national majority government, and any external pressures will not deter us from that, and any threats will increase us (determination), (progress) and (determination) towards an authentic, free and fair Iraqi (democracy).”

He added, therefore, they should be aware that the strength of (the sect) is from the strength of Iraq and the strength of its sects and races… and that any prejudice to the reputation of the sect and the reputation of the resistance through spreading threats and violence will not work.

Al-Sadr was referring to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (31 seats), the Progress Alliance (37 seats), the Azm Alliance (14 seats), and the Design Alliance (5 seats), in addition to the Sadrist bloc, which came first in the elections with 73 seats.

The two sources said that smaller and independent political blocs also joined the larger bloc formed by al-Sadr, which seeks to form a “national majority” government, in contrast to the coordination framework that works to form a consensus government similar to previous governments.

Al-Sadr needs the votes of a majority of parliament members (half plus one), ie 165 members, to pass the next government.

The first session of Parliament is scheduled to be held next Sunday to elect a speaker and two deputies.

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Pictures.. The meeting of the joint Kurdish delegation with an alliance that progressed in the presence of the dagger

2022.01.07 – 20:44

Baghdad – people  

On Friday, the Kurdish delegation to Baghdad held a meeting with a coalition of progress, in the presence of the head of the Azm Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar.  

The meeting was attended, according to photos obtained by “Nass” (January 7, 2022), Hoshyar Zebari, representing the Kurdish delegation, which included prominent figures from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, and Muhammad al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, as well as Khamis al-Khanjar, head of the Azm Alliance.  

Earlier in the day, the Kurdish delegation concluded a meeting with the Sadrist movement, with unified positions on both sides.  

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Nassar al-Rubaie, said during a joint conference, followed by “Nass” (January 7, 2022), that “we received the joint Kurdish delegation of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union, where the positions were unified regarding the parliament session next Sunday, as well as regarding the formation of the government.  

On the other hand, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, confirmed that “the meeting took place frankly and clearly with the Sadrist bloc about the post-election benefits.”   

He added, “We have before us a national entitlement on Sunday, and everyone is required to take advantage of this opportunity, in order to establish democracy and the entitlements that will be the arbiter in determining the fate of the country.”

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Al-Sadr hints at his parliamentary coalition: made up of 5 political entities

politicsbreakingMuqtada al-SadrThe leader of the Sadrist movement 2022-01-07 11:53A-AA+

Shafaq News/ The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, affirmed on Friday that the will of the people is stronger than all external pressures, pointing to the features of his largest bloc.

Al-Sadr said in a tweet seen by Shafak News Agency, “The will of the free people is above all (Western) external pressures, as well as (Eastern), and the will of the people is: (a national majority government), and that any external pressure will not deter us from that, and any Threats will increase our determination, (progress) and (determination) towards an (authentic, free and fair Iraqi democracy).

He added, therefore, they should be aware that the strength of the (sect) is from the strength of Iraq and the strength of its sects and races.. and that any prejudice to the reputation of the sect and the reputation of the resistance by spreading threats and violence will not work.. We are the first Shiites to resist when everyone was before the occupier or He defends them..so fear God and do good and do not mix the cards..we are not the owners of political ambitions. Rather, what concerns us most is: (the homeland), and love of the homeland is part of faith.”

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Al-Sadr reveals the features of the majority government: Threats will increase our determination, progress and determination towards democracy

political| 08:36 – 07/01/2022

Baghdad – Mawazine News, the 
leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, on Friday, outlined the features of the majority government, which he emphasized on its formation. 
Al-Sadr said in a tweet via Twitter, “The will of the free people is above all external pressures, including Western, as well as Eastern.” 
He added, “The threats will increase our determination, progress and determination towards Iraqi democracy.” Ended 29 / h

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The Kurdish delegation reveals the outcomes of its meeting with the Sadrist movement

political| 05:21 – 07/01/2022

Baghdad – Mawazine News

On Friday, the joint Kurdish delegation announced the results of its meeting with the political body of the Sadrist movement in the capital, Baghdad.

The head of the delegation, Hoshyar Zebari, said during a press conference that followed the meeting, which was followed by (Mawazine News), that the meeting that gathered the delegation with the Sadrist movement’s political body was friendly about the post-election benefits, and that everyone is required to take advantage of the opportunity to hold the first session of Parliament.
For his part, head of the political body of the Sadrist movement, Nassar al-Rubaie, confirmed that the meeting was a fraternal meeting, in which they discussed the developments of the political process and the file of the preparatory political alliances to form the government. Ended 29/R77

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Launching the initiative to form the “Reform of the Nation” grouping… and the Sadrist bloc is the first to join

politicsthoracic masshome reformParliamentary assembly 2022-01-07 10:56A-AA+

Shafaq News/ The head of the “Tasmeem” coalition in Basra Governorate, Amer Al-Fayez, announced on Friday that his coalition launched the initiative to form the “Reform of the Nation” grouping, revealing the first bloc that expressed a desire to join it.

Al-Fayez, who won five parliamentary seats, told Shafaq News Agency, “A design alliance launched the initiative to form a (Reform Homeland), and the first political blocs that expressed a desire to join it was the Sadrist bloc,” noting that “negotiations are still ongoing regarding join him.”

And he stated, “The Sadrists set a condition for joining the (Reform of the Nation), which is that the rule of law, led by Nuri al-Maliki, should not join it.”

Al-Fayez added, “Negotiations are still ongoing, as all the blocs wishing to join the gathering did not agree to the condition of the Sadrist bloc.”

He pointed out that if his coalition fails to form a “Reform of the Nation” grouping, it will remain neutral between the Sadrist bloc and the coordination framework and activate the alternative plan of bringing together all the independents who won the last elections (individuals and blocs) under one umbrella in the first parliament session.

The competition is still fierce between the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework to form the largest parliamentary bloc that will be entrusted with the task of forming the next government. 

The Sadrist bloc topped the results of the elections that took place last October with 73 seats out of 329, followed by the “Progress” coalition with 37 seats, the “State of Law” coalition with 33 seats, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party with 31 seats.

Al-Sadr seeks to form a “national majority” government, in contrast to the coordination framework that works to form a consensual government similar to previous governments.

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The joint Kurdish delegation from Baghdad: the electoral benefits will be the verdict in determining the fate of Iraq

politicsKurdish delegationthoracic mass 2022-01-07 09:10A-AA+

Shafaq News/ The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, confirmed on Friday that the electoral benefits will be the verdict in determining Iraq’s fate.

This came during a joint press conference with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Nassar al-Rubaie, at the headquarters of the political body of the Sadrist movement, and was attended by Shafak News Agency correspondent.

Zebari said, “A friendly, frank, and clear meeting took place about the benefits after the elections, and we have an important and national due on January 9, when the first session of Parliament was held.”

He added, “The electoral benefits will be the verdict in determining the fate of this country.”

And Zebari said, “The dialogue with the Sadrist movement is very useful, and everyone is required to take advantage of the opportunity.”

For his part, Nassar al-Rubaie said, “The meeting that brought together the joint Kurdish delegation and the Sadrist movement is a continuation of great understandings for a long time,” explaining that “the positions are unified and good regarding holding a session next Sunday and forming the new government.”

And earlier today, Friday, the joint Kurdish delegation between the two parties, the Democratic Party and the Kurdistan Union, headed by Hoshyar Zebari, arrived at the headquarters of the political body of the Sadrist movement.

Shafak News Agency correspondent at the headquarters said; The joint delegation will hold talks with the Sadrist bloc on the mechanism of convening the first session of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.

According to the information available to Shafak News Agency, the joint delegation that arrived in Baghdad earlier today, Friday, is headed by the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, and the leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Imad Ahmed, who will hold a series of meetings with Shiite and Sunni political forces prior to holding a session The Iraqi Council of Representatives in its new session next Sunday.

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The Iraqi parliament announces the agenda for its first session

politicsParliamentbreakingschedule of workFirst session 2022-01-07 09:02A-AA+

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi parliament announced on Friday the agenda for its first session, scheduled for next Sunday.

According to the schedule obtained by Shafak News Agency, the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives will deliver a speech to welcome the deputies and read the names of the attendees.

After that, the president of the year will manage the session, and he will be the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, and then the deputies will take the constitutional oath before opening the door for nomination for the position of Parliament Speaker and his two deputies.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at eleven o’clock next Sunday, January 9.

The Sadrist bloc topped the results of the elections that took place last October with 73 seats out of 329, followed by the “Progress” coalition with 37 seats, the “State of Law” coalition with 33 seats, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party with 31 seats.

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The joint Kurdish delegation arrives at the headquarters of the Sadrist Movement’s political body

politicsbreakingParliament sessionKurdish delegation 2022-01-07 07:16A-AA+

Shafaq News/ The joint Kurdish delegation between the Democratic Parties and the Kurdistan Union headed by Hoshyar Zebari arrived today, Friday, at the headquarters of the political body of the Sadrist movement.

Shafak News Agency correspondent at the headquarters said; The joint delegation will hold talks with the Sadrist bloc on the mechanism of convening the first session of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.

According to the information available to Shafak News Agency, the joint delegation that arrived in Baghdad earlier today, Friday, is headed by the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, and the leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Imad Ahmed, who will hold a series of meetings with Shiite and Sunni political forces prior to holding a session The Iraqi Council of Representatives in its new session next Sunday.

The information indicates that the delegation will discuss, during its meetings, the issue of naming the three presidencies (the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Prime Minister) as well as the formation of the next federal government.

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