Iraqi Sunni leader wants Halbousi banned from elections

Muthanna al-Samarrai, head of the Sunni Azm Alliance, urged Iraq’s election commission to stop former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi from running in the upcoming elections.

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Iraq labels Salafi branch ‘high-level security threat’

Iraq’s National Security Advisory has issued a directive to take stricter measures against extremist groups, namely the Madkhali movement

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Iran state TV fires staff over insult to Sunni beliefs following backlash

Iran's national broadcaster dismissed senior staff members after a segment offensive to the country's minority Sunni Muslims triggered widespread backlash as well as calls for the resignation of the media organization's director himself.

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Iraq’s federalism debate: Between constitutional reform and sectarian fragmentation

As Iraq continues to grapple with political instability, the concept of federalism is resurfacing as both a constitutional solution and a source of controversy.

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Federalism or secession for Iraq’s Shiites: Genuine political project or tactical rhetoric?

This kind of talk is unprecedented in Iraqi politics—at least in recent memory—given both its nature and the stature of those articulating it. Given its growing frequency, it can no longer be dismissed as mere personal opinion.

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion

Sudani shifts stance on de-Ba'athification as political divide deepens

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, who once pledged to dissolve the Accountability and Justice Commission, is now calling for stricter monitoring of the banned Ba'ath Party.

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Maliki calls for supporting judiciary amid controversy over laws' suspension

“Granting days off without returning to the state is unfortunate,” said Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, during a televised speech on Monday

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Iraqi top court’s decision to suspend General Amnesty law sparks outrage

The Amnesty law was among the main requests of the Sunni component upon the formation of the current government.

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Chaos and opportunity in Syria: The path forward for Iraq 

The evolving relationship between Iraq and Syria is at a critical juncture, marked by both opportunity and risk

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion