Muthana al-Samarrai declares himself candidate for speaker post

Samarrai said that any candidate who has been announced “does not represent the will” of the Sunni Council.

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Sunni council nominates Taqadum candidate for Iraqi parliament speakership

The Azm Alliance refused to agree with other Sunni blocs in accepting the nomination of Haibat al-Halbousi, instead insisting that considers its leader Muthanna al-Samarrai as the only candidate.

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Sunni Political Council to meet Sunday to decide parliamentary speaker

The Sunni candidates still in the running for the position are Taqadum Party leader Mohammed al-Halbousi and Azm Alliance leader Muthanna al-Samarrai, according to Sovereignty Alliance member Muhannad al-Khazraji.

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Sunni disagreements hinder selection of Iraqi parliament speaker

Sunni political parties in Iraq failed to agree on a candidate for Speaker of Parliament after a key meeting ended without resolution to ongoing disagreements.

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Coordination Framework to continue prime minister talks Monday

On the other hand, leaders from Iraq's top Sunni political forces were set to meet on Sunday to continue discussion on naming the next Speaker of Parliament, but a senior member within the Sunni coalition said the meeting has still not been confirmed.

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Sunni council postpones meeting as Parliament Speaker nomination intrigue develops

Mohammed al-Halbousi and Muthanna al-Samarrai have been mentioned as the two most likely candidates for the position of speaker in the next Iraqi parliament.

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Muthanna al-Samarrai closest to becoming Iraq’s Parliament Speaker: Source

Meanwhile, Taqadum Party is set to “receive the position of Vice President of the Republic and three ministries: Higher education, planning, and industry,” the source added.

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Sunni council calls for prompt restart of parliamentary sessions, gov't formation

Mohammed Dahham, a member of the Azm Alliance, told The New Region that “Sunni political forces are close to agreeing on a candidate for parliament speaker.”

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Sunni political council debates parliament speaker, power sharing

Sunni political leaders in Iraq are still discussing how to divide key positions in the next government, especially the post of Speaker of Parliament. While several candidates have been nominated, no final decision has been made, and there is no veto on any name so far.

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