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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New Iraqi gov't open to US investment, seeks to restrain non-state actors: Coordination Framework chief

"When the Americans are engaged in the Iraqi interest, the Iraqi state would have a strong justification for this relationship that the pathway is not only security or investment or one that makes Iraq a launchpad for aggression on other countries," said Abbas al-Amiri.

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Coordination Framework set to hold another meeting to finalize PM pick

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold another meeting to finalize its pick for the prime minister nominee, as political differences persist over the selection process.

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Iraqi President urges Coordination Framework to present PM nominee

According to the constitutional timeline, the prime minister must be nominated within 15 days following the election of the new President, with the deadline in this case expiring on April 26.

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Coordination Framework to meet on Iraqi premiership despite uncertainties

“The disagreements are still centered around the mechanism for resolution and the principle of the compromise candidate, indicating that the failure to reach a unified formula has led to the suspension of negotiations,” Wael al-Rikabi, a member of Maliki's coalition, told Iraq’s state-run al-Sabah newspaper.

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Why the US should not support a Sudani second term

As Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework seemingly edges away from Nouri al-Maliki and to incumbent PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for a second term, the US must consider major issues during his premiership before supporting his continued tenure.

Mohammed A. Salih

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