Iraq’s fifth parliamentary cycle faces rocky path and threats of early dissolution

Iraq’s fifth parliamentary cycle, marked by political turmoil and stalled legislation, faces growing demands for early dissolution. Lawmakers plan to gather signatures after the legislative recess ends in January 2025, citing the body’s inability to resolve key issues.

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Iraq’s top bloc calls for parliament session to vote on speaker

The Iraqi parliament’s largest bloc has called for ending the nearly year-long deadlock over the post of speaker of parliament and urged the lawmakers to hold a session to settle the issue on Saturday.

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How Iran-backed Khazali dominated the status quo in Iraq’s disputed areas

The process in which the local governments in Kirkuk and Diyala were elected was masterminded by no other than Asaib Ahl al-Haq’s Qais al-Khazali, who brought together several parties in return for adopting his influence that could eventually lead to yet another contentious deal in electing parliamentary speaker, sources told The New Region.

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Sunni parties meet; some recommend new candidates, others back old one

Ten months since Iraq’s parliamentary speaker position was left vacant, the country’s Sunni forces have failed to agree on a mutual candidate to replace the previously uncontested Mohammed al-Halbousi.

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Iraqi court calls to revoke MP immunity over PMF lawsuit

An Iraqi court has called on the parliament to revoke MP Sajjad Salem's immunity in light of a lawsuit by PMF chief Faleh al-Fayyadh.

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Disputes over budget: Iraqi Parliament, Presidency at odds

Debate among Iraqi MPs over the ratified Federal Financial Budget Law, as allegations of manipulation within the budget tables have sparked significant concerns.

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KRI voters abroad must return to vote: IHEC

The Iraqi electoral commission on Sunday confirmed that Kurdistan Region citizens abroad need to be physically present during elections and should have biometric IDs to vote.

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Iraqi parliamentary committee voices support for camp closure

The Iraqi parliament’s migration committee on Monday expressed support for the government’s efforts to close down displacement camps.

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Kurdistan Region to hold elections in October

The Kurdistan Region’s presidency has set October 20 to hold parliamentary elections, a move welcomed by Iraq and the EU.

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