Tuesday AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-30-22
Was Sadr’s initiative welcomed by Iraqis and political parties?
“By the end of the 72 hours, al-Sadr will lift his hand from any interference in what will happen, whether the people want to strike or civil disobedience.”
The Independent Arabic Monday August 29 2022 0:52 Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr outside the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council on August 23 (AFP)
The leader of the Sadrist movement , Muqtada al-Sadr, gained support from Iraqis after his close associate, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, announced a new initiative that would exclude political parties and the establishment of the current political system from participating in the upcoming elections.
Many popular circles welcomed the initiative that might rid them of the ruling class since 2003. Considering that this is the only solution to end the crisis that the political process is going through and establish a new system that will gain popular and international support.
Citizen Muayyad Abed says that Sadr’s new initiative has gained acceptable support from popular circles, because the corrupt political class that came after 2003 bears the country’s decline in many sectors and services provided to the people.
Civil disobedience
The independent politician Laith Shubra expected the leader of the Sadrist movement to declare civil disobedience and disrupt the executive institution, indicating that this step would paralyze the entire state.
Shubr said in a televised statement, “The leader of the Sadrist movement plans to withdraw all workers in the executive government sector from his followers in preparation for an escalatory step.”
He added, “Continued failure and Sadrist escalation will paralyze all institutions in Iraq after completely disrupting legislative work, and then judicial , and currently the goal is executive.”
He continued, “Withdrawing al-Sadr’s supporters from the government will have a pretext for declaring civil disobedience throughout the country and ending the presence of the authorities to bring about change.”
People’s fight against corruption
On the other hand, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Sabah Al-Saadi, said that what is currently taking place is “a battle of reform and there is no retreat in it.” Al-Saadi confirmed in a statement that “Al-Sadr’s positions are not vacillating or vacillating, but are required by the issues that are raised,” noting that “the battle now is the people’s battle against corruption and failure, and that the reference confirmed in more than one sermon that the battle for reform has been long overdue.”
He added that “the political forces of a Shiite sectarian nature do not represent Shiism ideologically, but rather represent their political vision, ideas and electoral programs without any relation to the ideological and social future of Shiites.”
And he indicated that “the coordinating framework is a house of divorce and divorce, the people divorced them on the one hand, and the reference expelled them on the other hand,” noting that “the Kurds and Sunnis did not unifiedly enter the political process.”
He continued, “We have not partnered with the corrupt, and we have a vision for a reform process, and we do not regret leaving the political process and our deputies leaving Parliament,” noting that “the blocking third is not constitutional, and talking about that is a fantasy.”
On the other hand, Al-Saadi said that “the frameworks did not put forward a real initiative to remove the corrupt, and they want a government during the election period that will facilitate their access despite the will of the voters, and this is the reason for their efforts to change the current government.” Al-Saadi stressed that “by the end of the 72 hours, al-Sadr will lift his hand from any interference in what will happen next, whether the people want to strike, sit-in or civil disobedience.”
Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as “Minister al-Sadr”, had conveyed a message from the leader of the Sadrist movement, who pointed out that “there is more important than dissolving parliament and holding early elections, and the most important thing is the non-participation of all parties and personalities that have participated in the political process since the US occupation in 2003.” To this day, with all its details, leaders, ministers, employees, and special ranks are affiliated with the parties, but absolutely, including the Sadrist movement. I say that with full mouth.
He added, “This is in place of all the initiatives that some are seeking, including the United Nations, and I thank them, and I am ready, within a maximum period of (72) hours, to sign an agreement that includes this. in a bloody way.”
And he continued, “If this is not achieved, there is no room for reform, and therefore there is no need for me to interfere with what is happening in the future, neither with a tweet nor with anything else.”
Exacerbate discord and political strife
On the other hand, the coordination framework that brings together the Shiite political forces, with the exception of the Sadrist movement, on Saturday, rejected Al-Sadr’s initiative to exclude prominent blocs and parties from the next stage as a solution to the political crisis.
“It is not possible to isolate the blocs and parties from the next stage by not involving them in the elections or in the political and governmental scenes, especially since these parties have popular bases, and these rules will not allow any party to confiscate its opinion in Choosing a political and parliamentary representative.
Al-Hilali revealed that “Al-Sadr’s initiative that he announced will not solve the crisis, but rather will increase the dispute and political conflict, as it is rejected by all political parties, not just Shiites. The Iraqi political blocs and parties will not allow any party to be absent from the political scene under any title.” LINK
After The Demonstrators Withdrew From Parliament .. Barzani Invites Political Forces – Urgent
Policy 2022-08-30 | 07:37 3,621 views Today, Tuesday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, praised the move of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and his demand to end tensions in the capital, Baghdad.
Barzani said in a tweet followed by Alsumaria News, “We welcome the position of His Eminence Muqtada al-Sadr and his demand to end tensions and withdraw his supporters from the Green Zone, and we support his responsible national position, hoping that safety and stability prevail in the country.”
He continued, “We reiterate our call to all forces and parties for dialogue in order to solve problems and save Iraq from this difficult situation.” LINK
The First Comment From Al-Amiri After Al-Sadr Called For The Demonstrators To Withdraw – Urgent
Policy 2022-08-30 | 07:21 Source: Alsumaria news 12,853 views Today, Tuesday, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, praised the step of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, to put an end to armed violence.
Al-Amiri said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, “The initiative of Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr to put an end to armed violence is a courageous initiative that deserves appreciation and praise.
He called on everyone to “follow the example of Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr with similar steps to stop bloodshed and cut off sedition, and we call for the cooperation of all national forces in order to remedy the effects of the crisis and move forward to get out of the political blockage that our honorable and patient people are paying for.” LINK
After The Withdrawal.. Al-Sadr’s Minister Sends A Message To The Demonstrators – Urgent
Policy 2022-08-30 | 07:19 2,805 views Alsumaria News – Politics The Minister of Al-Sadr, Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi, sent a message to the demonstrators withdrawing from the Green Zone in response to the call of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr.
Al-Iraqi said in a blog post, which was followed by Alsumaria News, “Oh (peaceful) revolutionaries, you have fulfilled and are satisfied,
and we will not allow you to be attacked, as you are the protectors of reform, and we will not allow a new corruption led by the corrupt, thank you.”
A short while ago, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, directed the withdrawal of the Sadrist movement from Parliament within one hour.
Today, Tuesday, Alsumaria correspondent reported that the tents and marquees had begun to be lifted in front of the parliament building in response to the call of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.
On Monday (August 29, 2022), demonstrators stormed the presidential palaces in Baghdad hours after the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr announced his final retirement from political work and the closure of all institutions, after which armed clashes and explosions erupted inside the Green Zone in the center of the capital, which resulted in casualties. LINK
Starting To Raise The Tents In Front Of The Parliament Building (Photos) – Urgent
Policy 2022-08-30 | 07:06 5,406 views Alsumaria News – Localities Today, Tuesday, Alsumaria correspondent reported that the tents and marquees had begun to be lifted in front of the parliament building in response to the call of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.
The reporter said, “The protesters raised tents and marquees in front of the parliament building in response to the call of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.”
A short while ago, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, directed the withdrawal of the Sadrist movement from Parliament within one hour.
Today, Tuesday, the Joint Operations Command decided to lift the curfew in Baghdad and the provinces.
Earlier, the Joint Operations Command announced the imposition of a comprehensive curfew in the capital, Baghdad, including vehicles and citizens, as of three thirty in the afternoon (yesterday, Monday).
After that, the subscriber announced the imposition of a comprehensive curfew in all governorates of the country, starting from seven in the evening, Monday, and until further notice.
On Monday (August 29, 2022), demonstrators stormed the presidential palaces in Baghdad hours after the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr announced his final retirement from political work and the closure of all institutions, after which armed clashes and explosions erupted inside the Green Zone in the center of the capital, which resulted in casualties. LINK
