Iraqi politicians clash over Baath Party ‘threat’ as elections approach

As Iraq prepares for upcoming elections, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has warned of a potential resurgence of the banned Baath Party, citing alleged intelligence on sleeper cells within the country.

Nov. 12, 2024

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Iraq must choose between entering regional conflict, preserving internal security: Maliki

Following Ayatollah Ali Sistani's call for Iraqis to learn from previous mistakes and work toward stability and prosperity, political veteran Nouri al-Maliki said that the country must choose between two paths amid the regional conflicts

Nov. 09, 2024

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Shiite ruling power accused of imposing pick for Sunni-allocated Iraqi speakership

Almost a year after Halbousi was ousted and the Iraqi parliament was left without a speaker, the ruling Shiite Coordination Framework has pushed for appointing a new speaker in an upcoming parliamentary session, strongly backing one of the candidates despite not being a unanimous pick among the Sunnis, for whom the position is allocated.

Oct. 23, 2024

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Iraq’s Maliki seeks to head government next year

The State of Law Coalition in Iraq, the largest party in the alliance forming the current government, seeks to bring back former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki to power in the country’s next elections.

Jul. 29, 2024

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Early elections call falls flat; Sadr, Maliki, Kadhimi alliance looms

Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, stressed the importance of adhering to the government program of Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, particularly the clause advocating for early elections by the end of 2024.

Jun. 29, 2024

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Iraqi Shiites celebrate first official Eid al-Ghadir

Iraq celebrated its first official Eid al-Ghadir as a national holiday.

Jun. 26, 2024

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Iraqi Parliament's performance declines; Fifth round deemed 'weakest'

The current parliamentary round in Iraq is marked by legislative weakness and political division, with fewer laws passed compared to previous rounds.

May. 06, 2024

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Resurgence of early elections debate: Coordination Framework concerned over allies

Talks of early elections signal dissatisfaction as Iraq's ongoing political unrest post-2019 protests underscores the need for significant reform to restore stability, while power struggles between Maliki and Sadr intensify.

Apr. 04, 2024

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Baghdad backs Halbousi over Maliki in provincial council vote

Despite a Shia-majority population, the Iraqi capital backed the ousted Sunni former parliament speaker’s party over Shia rivals in Monday’s elections.

Dec. 20, 2023

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