Iraq must reassess Maliki’s PM nomination: Sudani-affiliated MP

Bahaa al-Araji, head of the parliamentary bloc of Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition, stressed late Saturday that Maliki's nomination "faces rejection from key parties within the Coordination Framework, political forces within the national sphere, and regional and international opposition."

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Pro-Iran bloc slams Maliki coalition’s ‘baseless accusations’ amid premiership uncertainty

The Sadiqoun bloc asserted that State of Law Coalition-affiliated media published content that "sparked widespread controversy and, in some aspects, deviated from the responsible approach required by the current stage and the sensitivity of the situation."

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Iraq’s ruling alliance to discuss presidency, premiership Sunday

The meeting will be attended by KDP deputy leader Nechirvan Barzani and PUK leader Bafel Talabani.

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Iraqi presidency deadlock continues amid Kurdish disagreement, Maliki controversy

A delegation from Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is expected in Erbil in the coming days to discuss the presidency and premiership.

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Choosing Iraq’s leaders a ‘national matter’: Maliki 

"The selection of our government and leaders is a national matter that must be respected, just as we respect the choices of others," read a statement from Iraqi prime minister hopeful Nouri al-Maliki,

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State of Law Coalition backs Maliki as sole Iraqi PM nominee

State of Law Coalition head Nouri al-Maliki previously served two terms as prime minister of Iraq from 2006 to 2014.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nouri al-Maliki nominated for Iraqi prime minister

Media affiliated with Asaib Ahl al-Haq reported that Sudani had stepped down from the race for premiership, and endorsed Maliki for the position.

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Coordination Framework rejects ‘untried’ prime minister as talks continue

The Coordination Framework said it opposes choosing an untested prime minister, stressing the need for an experienced figure amid political and regional complexities.

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Coordination Framework at ‘near stalemate’ over PM selection: Official

A Monday meeting of the Coordination Framework "will be decisive once and for all in selecting the prime ministerial figure," according to Victory Alliance spokesperson Salam al-Zubaidi.

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