Iraq’s ruling bloc calls for de-escalation after coalition withdrawal

The coalition’s withdrawal had been a key demand of several political forces and Iran-backed Iraqi militias, with some armed groups saying its departure was a prerequisite for considering the handover of their weapons to the state.

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Iraq’s Shiite coalition puts weapons transfer at heart of new government-factions pact

Agreeing on how to define the process is at the top of the agenda in the document being finalized by the four leaders, who have held intense negotiations with Zaidi and his security and military teams on one side and the commanders of the three factions on the other.

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Maliki urges avoiding term ‘disarmament’ over its ‘psychological impact’ on factions

“This is another issue being discussed: whether to call it weapons preservation, weapons containment, or weapons confiscation," said Maliki.

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Guns out, politics in: Iraq’s ruling Shiite bloc takes over battle for Iran-backed factions

“The leaders of the Coordination Framework will handle the matter from now on,” a commander of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq told The New Region.

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Coordination Framework condemns US-Saudi strikes as ‘blatant violation’ of sovereignty

“This constitutes a blatant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity, contravening the principles of international law and the UN Charter,” the Coordination Framework said.

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Iraqi PM reiterates commitment to anti-corruption campaign, calls for dismissing suspects from office

The prime minister's anti-graft crackdown has been supported by the Coordination Framework, with a Monday meeting of the alliance seeing attendees vowing "not provide political cover for anyone proven by the competent judicial authorities to be involved in corruption cases."

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Coordination Framework affirms support for Zaidi anti-graft campaign

In a statement, the Coordination Framework said they “reaffirmed their support for governmental and judicial measures in combating the scourge of corruption and halting the squandering of public funds.” 

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Coordination Framework affirms support for new government

The Iraqi parliament approved Zaidi's government program in a May 14 session, ratifying the appointment of 14 of 23 ministerial candidates.

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Coordination Framework urging parliamentary session to complete gov't formation: Iraqi MP

The Iraqi parliament approved Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government program in May and confirmed 14 ministers of 23 during a session attended by 270 lawmakers.

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