Sudani warns of ‘voices of sedition’ ahead of upcoming elections

The Iraqi premier’s remarks come as dozens of tribes from central and southern Iraq have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections in support of a recent call from influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who urged his followers not to participate in the process on account of ongoing “corruption” in the country.

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Sadr says will not participate in upcoming elections

Last month, Sadr urged his supporters to update their voter registrations, but on Thursday, he said that participating in the elections “constitutes assistance in sin.”

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Sadr warns Israel wants to reach Iraqi borders

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr cautioned on Wednesday that Israel wants to reach Iraqi borders as Tel Aviv resumed its deadly campaign on Gaza, killing and wounding over 1,000

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Sadr yet to decide on election participation: source

Muqtada al-Sadr is yet to make a decision about his movement participating in Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections, a source from the movement told The New Region.

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Iraq’s Sadr calls for restricting arms to the state

Sadr's call comes amid international pressure on Baghdad to disarm and disband non-state armed groups

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Reports hint at a possible Sadr return to Iraqi political scene

More than two years after his political withdrawal, influential Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr is reportedly considering a return to Iraq’s political scene, according to sources close to his political movement.

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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.

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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.

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Iraqi Shiites celebrate first official Eid al-Ghadir

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

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