Sudani-led coalition criticizes imbalances in Iraqi cabinet formation

“The outcomes of the government formation negotiations revealed a clear imbalance in the distribution of ministerial posts. Some blocs received positions disproportionate to their actual parliamentary and popular weight,” The Reconstruction and Development Coalition said in a statement, adding that it  “did not receive representation proportional to its electoral and political size.”

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Over 20 MPs leave Sudani’s alliance following parliament tussle in cabinet vote

The withdrawing parties include the National Contract Bloc (14 seats) led by Falih al-Fayyadh and the Sumerians Movement (5 seats) led by Ahmed al-Asadi.

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Sudani coalition says to present initiative to end premiership deadlock

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold a key meeting later on Monday.

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A unified Coordination Framework ‘foundation’ of Iraqi political stability: Sudani’s coalition

The Reconstruction and Development Coalition’s meeting comes amid reported tensions within the Coordination Framework, as the components of the ruling alliance fail to agree on a single candidate for the country’s next prime minister.

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Sudani coalition backs premier for second term

Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition emerged as the main party in the country in the November elections after securing 46 seats.

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Political ‘veto’ impeding second term for PM Sudani: State of Law

Zuhair al-Jalabi of the State of Law Coalition said that the chances of incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani are "very low."

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Sudani, PUK delegation discuss government formation, upholding constitution

Iraq’s political forces are currently engaging in discussions and negotiations regarding the ranks and positions to be allotted in the Iraqi federal government’s new cabinet following the conclusion of the parliamentary elections.

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Sudani coalition asserts key role inside Coordination Framework after election gains

The Reconstruction and Development Alliance, led by Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, said it remains a major part of the Coordination Framework and that Sudani has become one of its most influential leaders after winning the highest number of seats in the recent elections.

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