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Sadr's idea to form a majority government in Iraq is problematic, expert tells Kurdpress
Sadr-Barzani-Halbousi coalition's idea in forming a majority government in Iraq is problematic both in theoretical and practical ways. The tripartite coalition has the majority of seats, but it still can’t move forward, Dr. Muhammad Ali Waeli, an Iraq affairs' expert told Kurdpress about the current political stalemate in Iraq and the Sadr-led coalition's insistence on forming a majority government.
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Analyst says Sadr's withdrawal from political rivalries won't resolve Iraq's political crisis
An Iraqi political analyst believes Masoud Barzani-led Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) program is very different from the Coordination Framework program and that the Iraqi political crisis will remain intact even after Sadr Movement Leader Muqtada Sadr's withdrawal from Iraq's political process.
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KDP, Siyada Coalition announce commitment to alliance with Sadr
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the al-Siyada Coalition announced on Friday, April 1, they are committed to their alliance with the Sadrist Movement.
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Cross-sectarian bloc emerges in Iraq / Hassan Ali Ahmed
As none of the political coalitions are able to hold a legal session for selecting the president that requires two-thirds of the members, the Iraqi political scene is facing a deadlock.
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Iraqi PM Kadhimi meets Muqtada Sadr in Najaf
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Najaf on Monday.
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IRGC Quds Force commander Ghaani meets Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf
The IRGC Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani has met with the Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the holy city of Najaf on Tuesday.
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Turkmen Front says supports a majority government in Iraq
Arshad Salehi, head of the Turkmen Front faction in the Iraqi parliament, stressed that he supports the formation of a majority government in the country.
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Majority or consensus gov.: Dispute between Sadr, Coordination Framework
Iraq’s Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr wants to form a “majority government” while Coordination Framework including other Shia parties prefers a “consensus government”, a political leader said on Sunday.
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Masoud Barzani has sent a message to Sunni politicians, says official
A senior member of Azzim coalition announced the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Leader Masoud Barzani had sent a message to representatives of Sunni movements about the formation of a upcoming coalition in the wake of forming the next Iraqi government.
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Muqtada al-Sadr, Masoud Barzani discuss forming next Iraqi government
Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadr faction, and Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), stressed in a telephone conversation on the need for serious talks on future coalitions aimed at securing the interests of the country and the Iraqi people.
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A Sadr-led government is the most likely scenario for Iraq, says KDP official
A member of the political bureau of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) predicted that the most likely scenario for the formation of a new government in Iraq is a government led by Sadr Movement which won the majority of the votes in the Iraqi parliament elections on October 10.
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PUK delegation continues holding meetings in Baghdad
A delegation of officials from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) continued its meetings in Baghdad with other political parties, as the post-election government formation process continues in the country.
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Delegation from Sadr movement to visit Kurdistan
A delegation from Sadrist movement that won most of the votes in Iraq’s parliamentary election will pay a visit to the Kurdistan Region to discuss the formation of a coalition in Baghdad, a politician said on Saturday.
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Muqtada Sadr says elections are an internal matter
Iraq Shia cleric and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr said on Friday, October 1, that neighboring countries should not interfere in Iraq's internal affairs.
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Muqtada al-Sadr reverses decision to stay out of Iraqi elections / Hassan Ali Ahmed
After his withdrawal from October elections due to public anger against the ministers of health and electricity — both loyal Sadrist officials — the head of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, decides to participate in the vote after all.
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Iraqi Parliament Speaker thanks Sadr leader for returning to elections
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbousi praised Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadr Movement, for his decision to return to the electoral contest set for September.
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Muqtada Sadr says he will take part in early elections
Iraqi Shia Muslim cleric and Sadrist movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr said on Friday, August 27, that he will participate in early parliamentary elections set for October 10.