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Sadr addressed a speech to the protesters at the Green Zone

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 Since 20/03/2016 23:55 pm (Baghdad time)

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Directs the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Monday, the word to the protesters at the Green Zone in central Baghdad.

A statement by his office said Sadr "will direct an important speech to the Iraqi people and the protesters."

It continues Hundreds of followers of Muqtada al-Sadr open sit at the Green Zone in central Baghdad's gates since last Friday, while the chest plate other steps the government did not respond to the demands of the protesters and a cabinet reshuffle and move the required reforms.

It agreed three presidencies (the Republic and the Cabinet and Parliament) as well as the leaders of Iraqi political blocs, on Sunday evening, after an urgent meeting called by Iraqi President Fuad Masum, the formation of a committee of the political blocs, shall negotiate with sit-ins called her Moqtada al-Sadr leaders and within Kanna and Zia al-Asadi and Hamid Majid Moussa Kadhim al-Shammari and the Committee for the award of a second and help the prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle accomplish.

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Committee sit-ins: We will meet representatives of the Sadrist protesters and civil power this evening

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 Since 21/03/2016 14:53 pm (Baghdad time)

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Commission announced the sit-ins of the problem before the three presidencies, on Monday, she would meet representatives of the Sadrist protesters and civil power this evening.

He said committee member of the sit-ins Kadhim al-Shammari's / balances News /, "The Commission has identified priorities and those who will be working on," noting that "the Commission is not representative of the government, but a representative of the protestors in adopting their ideas to the government."

Shammari said, that "the Commission will meet with representatives of the Sadrist protesters and civil power this evening," pointing out that "after exiting the required results, the Commission will submit its report to the three presidencies week before deadline."

It is said that the three presidencies meeting, on Saturday (19/03/2016), in the presence of heads of political blocs resulted in the first of two squad scheduling ministerial reforms and other private Balaatsamat.anthy

 

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Sadr wants Iraqis to get a share of country's oil revenue

 

Influential Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr urged followers demonstrating in Baghdad for a new government to also demand that politicians give every Iraqi a direct share of the nation's oil revenues.

Sadr's followers have been staging protests for about a month demanding a new government be formed with technocrats not affiliated with political parties in order to fight what they say is rampant corruption.

As well as repeating that rallying cry, keeping the pressure on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, he demanded economic progress and for the country's petrodollars to reach ordinary citizens.

"Allocate a share for each Iraqi citizen from the oil revenues," he said in the televised speech detailing proposals to end graft, improve public services and revive the economy. He gave no detail on how this might be done.

Iraq, with crude oil reserves among the largest in the world, ranks 161 out of 168 in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2015.

Since Friday, the protesters have also been holding a sit-in at the gates of the Green Zone which houses government offices, the parliament and embassies.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-sadr-oil-idUSKCN0WN1S9

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Sadr wants Iraqis to get a share of country's oil revenue

 

Influential Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr urged followers demonstrating in Baghdad for a new government to also demand that politicians give every Iraqi a direct share of the nation's oil revenues.

Sadr's followers have been staging protests for about a month demanding a new government be formed with technocrats not affiliated with political parties in order to fight what they say is rampant corruption.

As well as repeating that rallying cry, keeping the pressure on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, he demanded economic progress and for the country's petrodollars to reach ordinary citizens.

"Allocate a share for each Iraqi citizen from the oil revenues," he said in the televised speech detailing proposals to end graft, improve public services and revive the economy. He gave no detail on how this might be done.

Iraq, with crude oil reserves among the largest in the world, ranks 161 out of 168 in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2015.

Since Friday, the protesters have also been holding a sit-in at the gates of the Green Zone which houses government offices, the parliament and embassies.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-sadr-oil-idUSKCN0WN1S9

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Chest: three presidencies have proved their ignorance at the last meeting

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 Since 21/03/2016 19:06 pm (Baghdad time)

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He called the cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, on Monday, to determine the time frame for the formation of a government of technocrats in all the joints and the independence of the national decision to maintain the prestige of the state, noting that the three presidencies have proved their ignorance at the last meeting.

Sadr said in a speech today I followed / balances News / The "three presidencies have proved their ignorance at the last meeting," calling for "the abolition of political quotas of all kinds."

He added that al-Sadr "should accelerate the reform of the system Alssayasothdid time frame to form a government of technocrats and independent national decision to preserve the unity of Iraq's land, air and sea."

He called Sadr the Iraqi judiciary to "work on accounting and punish corrupt elements from 2003 to 2016 and mandatory emphasis on the independence of the judiciary", calling for "the strengthening of the security forces in the defense of Iraq's land and the enactment of the dictatorship parties to attend, led by the Baath Party."

"The next stage requires the development of a comprehensive program of a service to the concerned ministries and the allocation of a budget for it and activating the role of citizenship and support the agricultural, industrial and tourism sector to encourage private investment through some of the facilities."

The chest on the "independence of the independent bodies and the allocation of each citizen's share of oil and work to raise the level of education and to keep it free and actually improve the service, especially the electric and water."

 

He added that "attention must be paid Bawail martyrs and work on writing a national charter and the preservation of heritage and the Iraqi antiquities and restore the stolen ones, especially from the countries of the global arrogance" .anthy 29/33 h

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Long-Presse / Baghdad 

Revealed the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Wednesday, he received information escape "corrupt" officials from the Green Zone in central Baghdad, and called for "preventing them from traveling," and while calling for the establishment of a "unified" prayer on Friday in front of the Green Zone gates involving All sects of the people of the capital, denied the news that talk of a rift with the "interest of the Shiite parties."

Said Moqtada al-Sadr said in a statement received (range Press), a copy of it, that "We have received the news almost certain exit officials of the green and travel abroad, but they came out of the Green Zone, this in itself applies it (almost criminal to say take me), while traveling especially (spoilers) of them requires a speed up to prevent them from traveling and sent back to Iraq immediately, "and urged the countries concerned to" not give them a chance to escape and run away. "

He said al-Sadr, that "I find it of interest to establish gathered in Tahrir Square on Friday morning to prepare for the establishment of a unified prayer for all the prayers of Baghdad and its suburbs when the protestors and stationed in front of the green gates," and expressed, hope that "have incomes peacefully and they came out after the end of the prayer immediately peacefully also without the protestors, of course, there is nothing wrong to be very uniform Friday for all Muslims sects to be the title of the unity and reform. "

The new al-Sadr call for a "dialogue with all the parties involved to reach the desired reform, particularly with the other blocks is (National Alliance) from where he responded to our call earlier for dialogue," calling on other blocks to "bear the national responsibility in front of challenges, but they are responsible before God and its people it will be remiss in it and therefore must declare its position clearly and without delay. "

The al-Sadr, that "some commonly that what we are doing from the reform project but it is otherwise a Shiite - Shiite, is wrong I do not have any shapes with no Shiite repairman party," pointing out that "Our project is a popular challenge in front of government corruption without regard to religion or race or creed or even party affiliation and others. "

The cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, announced Tuesday the (22 March 2016), the formation of an independent ministerial cabins "high level" to be presented to the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, called the last to be presented to parliament for a vote, and with the exception that he "threw the argument the government, "committee for reforms revealed that the cabin includes 90 personal positions of ministers and agents.

And the holding of the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the Tuesday (22 March 2016), held a meeting with the Special Committee formed by the reforms in the 19th of the month of February, to choose ministers technocrats, his home city of Najaf to discuss the findings.

And he presented the cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, in (the 19 of February 2016), a list of independent Iraqi figures whose mission would be to form a committee to choose a new ministerial cabin, warning that failure to accept the proposal of the political blocs will be followed by "other steps".

The Sadrists began on Friday, the (18 March 2016), an open sit-in at the gates of the Green Zone, the center of the capital, Baghdad, after crossing the bridge despite the declaration of the republic's security forces to prevent the organization of the protest.

The leader of the Sadrist movement, launched in the (13th February 2016), a project of reform in the country includes four files, while calling for the formation of a government of technocrats, "far from the ruling party and partisanship," headed by current Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and "a political team that includes politically and nationally independent and a judge known Lakeadath, "and as he emphasized the need for the nomination of heads of independent bodies and the leaders of military teams and army Chief of Staff the names of the approved by the House of Representatives, threatened to" no confidence "from the Government Abadi, in the event of non-implementation of the project within 45 days. 

 

 

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 Long-Presse / Baghdad

The Commission on the implementation of the sit-in in front of the Green Zone in central Baghdad on Tuesday, opened more than 180 centers to register the names of wanting to sit, and pointed out that the number of protesters registered with a 6000 Mutasim, while showed that the protesters are waiting for new instructions after the deadline set by the current leader of Sadr Muqtada expires Sadr to implement reforms.

A member of the Committee, Salim Ayyash, in an interview with the program (the people and the Government), which aired on Al-range satellite from inside the sit-in yard in front of the Green Zone, the "Committee for the national protest began after the invitation of Mr. Muqtada al-Sadr Balaatsamat in front of the green gates were opened more than 181 centers protestors , to register their names and Anoainehm in order to give them a special Alpag sit, "stressing that" the Commission has a special room to count all the protesters. "

He said Ayash, said that "Alaatsamamat need a very big effort to control it, which prompted the Commission to adopt a number of measures including the division of the protestors to meals by 2,000 per gate, and a total of total 6000 Mutasim," pointing out that "Mutassim has the right to sit for three days if they insisted on staying It requires a decision by the Commission to be granted approval. "

He explained Ayyash, "send a message to everyone and especially the security forces for the great Ansjammehm with the protesters, which the whole world saw of discipline high for both parties," noting that "the protesters were able to enter the Green Zone, but they are committed to the orders of the leadership."

He said a member of the Implementation Committee of the protest, said that "the immediate phase stage a sit-in and then there will be other measures, according to orders and Tugeaat leadership", adding that "al-Sadr deadline given by the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi expire after seven days." 

The cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announced on Tuesday the formation of an independent ministerial cabins "high level" to be presented to the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, called the last to be presented to parliament for a vote, and with the exception that he "threw the argument of the government," committee for uncovered reforms The cabin includes 90 personal positions of ministers and agents.

And the holding of the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Tuesday, held a meeting with the Special Committee formed by the reforms in the 19th of the month of February, to choose ministers technocrats, his home city of Najaf to discuss the findings.

And he presented the cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, in (the 19 of February 2016), a list of independent Iraqi figures whose mission would be to form a committee to choose a new ministerial cabin, warning that failure to accept the proposal of the political blocs will be followed by "other steps".

The Sadrists began on Friday, the (18 March 2016), an open sit-in at the gates of the Green Zone, the center of the capital, Baghdad, after crossing the bridge despite the declaration of the republic's security forces to prevent the organization of the protest.

The leader of the Sadrist movement, launched in the (13th February 2016), a project of reform in the country includes four files, while calling for the formation of a government of technocrats, "far from the ruling party and partisanship," headed by current Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and "a political team that includes politically and nationally independent and a judge known Lakeadath, "and as he emphasized the need for the nomination of heads of independent bodies and the leaders of military teams and army Chief of Staff the names of the approved by the House of Representatives, threatened to" no confidence "from the Government Abadi, in the event of non-implementation of the project within 45 days.  

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Chest: calls for political blocs to declare its position clearly and without delay

 

 

   
 

 
 

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 reiterated the cleric, Muqtada al - Sadr, his call to the Prime Minister, the implementation of reforms , "without boasting or fear" As student travel ban "corrupt officials" out of the country and sent back to Iraq immediately called for a rally in Tahrir Square on Friday , to establish a unified prayer. 

invitations Mr. Muqtada al - Sadr, accompanied by confirmation made by his spokesman, Salah al - Obeidi, said through that , "Mr. Muqtada al - Sadr gave for independent management of portfolios and not a substitute Ministry proposed names." 

Sadr said in a press statement issued yesterday: there is news that "almost certain" for the travel of a group of officials, who haunt some suspicions of corruption, calling for preventing them from traveling, and sent back to Iraq immediately , "he urged the countries concerned, not to give them the opportunity to escape and run away. He called on the leader of the Sadrist movement, to set up a rally in Tahrir Square in the morning on Friday, and the establishment of a unified prayers in front of the green gates stressing the importance of "access to all the participants in a peaceful manner and we came out after the end of the prayer immediately peacefully too, without the protestors , of course ," he said , "nor too fine to be uniform Friday for all sects of Muslims to be the title of the unity and reform . " . 

the new chest, his call for "dialogue with all parties concerned to get to the reform desired, especially with the other blocs is the national Alliance , " calling the other blocs to "bear the national responsibility in front of challenges, or will be" responsible before God and the people will be falling short of it , "calling on them to declare clearly its position and without delay. " 

he said al- Sadr" some commonly that what we are doing from the reform project but is otherwise "Shiite Shiite , " stressing that it is wrong, pointing to " the absence of any form with any Shiite party reformer , " adding that " the project is a popular challenge in front of government corruption without regard to religion, race, creed or even party and other affiliation. " 

the new - Sadr call to the prime minister, said that" serves to implement reforms without boasting or fear of any of the disguised blocks on Vasudaiha and Mqbarha , such that this two - stage , no more, and with it will soon be the people 's aspirations and wishes. " in 

turn, the spokesman for the leader of the Sadrist movement, Salah al - Obeidi, said : " Mr. Muqtada al - Sadr gave for independent management of portfolios and not the Ministry of alternative proposed names. " 

Obeidi said in a statement journalist: " the al - Sadr will not offer an alternative ministry even proposed the names of independent the more than 70 people," adding that "what has been announced by Mr. al- Sadr from the independent names of technocrats capable of managing the portfolios according to the calendar independent Preparatory Committee , " noting that the "Abadi parliament the Ataattiya with it positively if Haoua. "

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Iranian Leader: sit-in in front of the Green Zone must be suppressed (Details)

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The Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the demonstrations taking place in Iraq at the moment must be suppressed Khamenei accused in a press statement published by the Saudi Al - Riyadh newspaper supporters of the Iraqi Arab reference Mahmoud al - Hassani Sarkhi of being behind the protests. 

It comes told the Iranian leader at a time when confirmed Iraqi political sources said Khamenei embarked since the outbreak of pro - reform protests to send envoys to persuade the cleric Muqtada al - Sadr to end the demonstrations and sit - ins in front of the green Zone , but the latter rejected the request

 

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Long-Presse / Baghdad

Thousands began arriving to Tahrir Square, the center of the capital, Baghdad, to perform standardized Friday prayers near the Green Zone, at the invitation of the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.

A reporter (range Press) that, thousands of people began arriving to Tahrir Square, the center of the capital, Baghdad, to perform standardized Friday near the Green Zone, which is called by the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr prayers.

The reporter added that, Editing and surrounding areas a battleground for intense security measures to protect citizens and completely roads and bridges leading to the Green Zone cut.

The security forces closed on Friday, the streets leading to Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, most notably Al-Saadoun street, Abu Nawas and Sinak bridges Republic Almadian to the Green Zone, in preparation for Friday prayers Consolidated called by the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.

The cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, revealed on Wednesday, the (23 March 2016), I received information escape "corrupt" officials from the Green Zone in central Baghdad, and called for "preventing them from traveling," and while calling for the establishment of a "unified" prayer day Friday in front of the gates of the green Zone with the participation of all communities of the people of the capital, denied the news that talk of a rift with the "interest of the Shiite parties."

The cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, announced on Tuesday the (22 March 2016), the formation of an independent ministerial cabins "high level" to be presented to the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, called the last to be presented to parliament for a vote, and with the exception that he "threw the argument the government, "committee for reforms revealed that the cabin includes 90 personal positions of ministers and agents.

And the holding of the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Tuesday, the (22 March 2016), held a meeting with the Special Committee formed by the reforms in the 19th of the month of February, to choose ministers technocrats, his home city of Najaf to discuss the findings.

And he presented the cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, in (the 19 of February 2016), a list of independent Iraqi figures whose mission would be to form a committee to choose a new ministerial cabin, warning that failure to accept the proposal of the political blocs will be followed by "other steps".

The Sadrists began on Friday, the (18 March 2016), an open sit-in at the gates of the Green Zone, the center of the capital, Baghdad, after crossing the bridge despite the declaration of the republic's security forces to prevent the organization of the protest.

The leader of the Sadrist movement, launched in the (13th February 2016), a project of reform in the country includes four files, while calling for the formation of a government of technocrats, "far from the ruling party and partisanship," headed by current Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and "a political team that includes politically and nationally independent and a judge known Lakeadath, "and as he emphasized the need for the nomination of heads of independent bodies and the leaders of military teams and army Chief of Staff the names of the approved by the House of Representatives, threatened to" no confidence "from the Government Abadi, in the event of non-implementation of the project within 45 days. 

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Sadr demonstrators: the Abadi introduce new reforms tomorrow .. and us another pause that otherwise

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 Since 25/03/2016 13:09 pm (Baghdad time)

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Demanded the cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on Friday, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi introduce new reforms on Saturday in the parliament, stressing that he will have another pause in case otherwise.

Sadr said during a Friday sermon Khatib Asaad Nazarene in front of the door of the Green Zone that "the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to introduce new reforms on Saturday," he vowed another pause in the event that did not announce it. "

He added that "al-Sadr vows to support Abadi if announced reforms satisfactory and logical package", threatening to turn the protests against the House who refuse to vote on the reforms. "He noted that" we hope to wake up the others from Nomthm footprint and make them honor. "

The influx of Friday morning, a large number of followers of the Sadrist movement on Tahrir Square to mark the Friday prayers called by the current leader Moqtada al-Sadr. Ended 29/42 g

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Sources of change: to raise the alert status of all deployed security forces inside the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad

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Private sources confirmed the change to raise the alert status of all deployed security forces inside the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad.

Sources said the anti-terrorism forces deployed numerous checkpoints reinforced by soldiers and military vehicles inside the Green Zone were all tanks and armored vehicles stationed inside the fortified area processing.

The sources added that the stringent security measures taking place in the Green Zone, which houses the prime minister and the House of Representatives and the Supreme Judicial as well as US and British embassies and a number of Western and Arab embassies comes in anticipation of any emergency, especially in conjunction with the continued sit-ins in front of the fortified area gates.

The sources pointed out that the elements of heavily armed special forces weapons deployed at checkpoints scattered remarkably in the Green Zone as the sniper teams deployed on high-rise buildings and military helicopters continue to fly in low over the heavily fortified area and other areas in Baghdad.

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pledged to cleric Moqtada al - Sadr, with the support of Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi, in the event of announcing the reforms , " a satisfying and logical," Mmhla him up on Saturday to deliver a technocrat government, and threatened to announce another pause in the absence of announcing package.
Sadr said in a speech read out Tiaph his Friday sermon unified prayer in front of the Green Zone in central Baghdad , Sheikh Asaad Nazareth, and was attended by all of Iraq [where] that "if the announced Abadi for reforms satisfactory where available conditions such as independent technocrats and not to work on the party of power pack, and the authority of the party , we will be supporting Bahtjajatna and support actively a more peaceful means. " 
he added that" the Prime Minister to come out on Saturday new reforms convincing people about technocratic ministers of the Government of new CNA for the people not for the blocks that battle for survival. " 
" if Abadi did not announce on Saturday for reforms satisfactory to the Iraqi people pack, it will be us another pause announce it tomorrow, and will not limit ourselves to sit in front of the green, all of which will be part of the peaceful protests that do not compromise , but corruption or corrupt ", calling on the protesters to" commitment as peaceful, central , and not an individual act. " 
he threatened chest converts protests against the House who refuse to vote on the upcoming reform package, and said they would be " a lesson to those who take", saying: should pest to look at that in the case of a reform package logical and satisfactory to the Iraqi parliament, and did not reach the appropriate vote due to vote some House of Representatives, it will not be but a diversion and a circular of the protests to be against anyone who did not vote of parliamentarians, and that the House of Representatives who abstain from voting, they will be [names and line broadband] lesson to those who take it . "
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Iraqi Shi'ite leader threatens unrest if reforms blocked

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PUBLISHED: 06:53 EST, 25 March 2016 UPDATED: 06:53 EST, 25 March 2016

 

By Saif Hameed

BAGHDAD, March 25 (Reuters) - Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim leader Moqtada al-Sadr warned political party leaders on Friday they would face street protests if they obstruct a government overhaul planned by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to fight corruption.

Sadr also called on Abadi to announce a new cabinet lineup by Saturday that would see current ministers replaced by technocrats with no party affiliation to tackle systemic political patronage that has abetted bribery and embezzlement.

The influential cleric spoke in a Friday sermon delivered by a representative to tens of thousands of faithful outside the gates of Baghdad's fortified Green Zone that houses government offices, parliament and embassies.

Sadr's followers began a sit-in a week ago outside the Green Zone to pressure the government to see through anti-corruption pledges. Abadi has shown a willingness to act but has been slow to deliver on a reshuffle announced in February.

Corruption is depleting the central government's financial resources at a time when revenues are declining due to lower oil prices and Abadi needs to ramp up funding for the U.S.-backed war against Islamic State militants.

"If he brings a logical reform package to parliament and does not get enough votes, there will be a call to escalate protests against those who did not vote" for the proposed cabinet, said Sadr's envoy, Sheikh Asaad al-Nasiri.

"If (Abadi) does not announce a package that appeases the people, then we will have another stance we will announce tomorrow. We will not be content with a sit-in at the Green Zone," Nasiri added amid crowd chants of, "Yes, yes to Moqtada our leader!"

He did not mention a deadline which Sadr gave Abadi last month to implement reforms. The deadline expires next week.

Abadi has voiced concern that the Shi'ite street protests could spin out of control and put Iraq's security in danger when it needs to keep its focus on fighting Islamic State.

Iraq, a major OPEC producer that relies on oil exports for most of its revenue, ranked 161 out of 168 on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index in 2015. (Reporting by Saif Hameed; Writing by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Mark Heinrich)

 

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confirmed the cleric, Muqtada al - Sadr, on Friday, the House of Representatives who abstain from voting, will be the names and line broadband "lesson to those who take it ." Sadr said in a speech read out his Friday sermon unified prayer in front of the Green Zone in Baghdad , the happiest of Nazareth, The "Prime Minister Haider al -Abadi, in the event of announced reforms package logical and satisfactory available where conditions such as the technocrats and not to work on the party of power and authority of the party, we will be supporting Bahtjajatna and support actively a more peaceful means." he said al- Sadr, "should Ilvat to look at that in the event provide reforms package logical and satisfactory to the Iraqi parliament, and did not reach the appropriate vote because of the vote of some deputies, it will not be but a diversion and a circular of the protests to be against anyone who did not vote of parliamentarians ", stressing that" the House of Representatives who abstain from voting, will be the names and line broad lesson to those who take it . "

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Sadr vows to support reforms Abadi «sick and logical»

 

 

   
 

 
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reiterated the cleric, Muqtada al - Sadr, his support for the prime minister, Haidar al -Abbadi, in case he announced "reforms satisfactory and logical package , " calling on theprotesters to "commitment as peaceful, central ,and not an individual act." 

Sadr said in a Friday sermon followed him, Khatib Juma unified prayer, which was held yesterday in front of the green Zone, Sheikh Asaad Nassiri, that in the case of "Abadi announced reforms satisfactorily available where conditions, such as independent technocrats package, we will be supporting Bahtjajatna and support actively a more peaceful means , " al- Sadr called Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi, out reforms "convincing", stressing take other positions Saturday in the event of failure to reach a satisfactory outcome on the reforms , "he said , " we will not limit ourselves to sit in front of the green, all of which will be part of the peaceful protests that do not compromise ,but corruption or corrupt "calling on the protesters to "commitment as peaceful, central ,and not an individual act" .ofatt Khatib of Nazareth, to the possibility of "transforming the protests against the House who refuse to vote on the upcoming reform package , " adding that "in the case of a Abadi reforms package logical and satisfactory to the Iraqi parliament, has not been voted on, it will Do not be so but a diversion and a circular of the protests to be against anyone who did not vote of parliamentarians. 

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Sadr's movement holds a conference "important" in front of the Iranian embassy in Baghdad and reported the presence of al-Sadr

 03/26/2016 12:35

 

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BAGHDAD / tomorrow Press: hold the Sadrist movement, on Saturday, held a press conference whatever in front of the protesters gathered near the Iranian embassy in central Baghdad. Political body of the stream, said in a brief statement received "Tomorrow Press", a copy of it, that " the leaders of the Sadrist movement will be held this afternoon , a press conference is important in five and a half hours, in place of a sit - Iranian embassy Street in central Baghdad. " in a related context, revealed a source familiar for" tomorrow 's press, "for" leaks confirm the arrival of the leader of the Sadrist movement to the capital , Baghdad, to attend the press conference called him , the political body of the stream. "

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Chest up to the capital and called for the protesters to be on standby

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 Since 26/03/2016 19:05 pm (Baghdad time)

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Associate jihadist Abu al-Sadr announced Doaa al-Issawi, on Friday, announced the arrival of the cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Baghdad, as called for protesters to be ready.

Issawi, said at a conference held by the imam of the green I followed, / balances News / "The cleric Moqtada al-Sadr arrived in the capital Baghdad."

Issawi said that "al-Sadr invites you that you will be ready," expected to expand sit-Sadr. "

It is hoped that today's cast-Sadr's speech after he threatened Abadi take a position in the event of non-declaration of candidates Aleom.anthy 29 / H 33 names

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Committee sit-ins: Ssayasaon broadcast security rumors false

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 Since 03.27.2016 at 09:54 (Baghdad time)

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Regulatory Commission confirmed that the sit-ins follow the Sadrist movement, Sunday, that the same political parties that authorized deduced from the sit-ins are the same as trying to spread rumors false security among the protesters.

A member of the committee supervising the sit-ins Salem Ayesh's / balances News / "expresses its very astonished by some quarters to broadcast rumors stating the existence of explosive belts within the ranks of the protesters and closely detonated," stressing "the control of committees supervising the security of the sit-in."

Ayesh, adding that "the political parties that refused to sit-ins are the same as trying to sow rumors appalling citizens would inflame the situation."

He stressed that "politicians who live in the Green Zone, especially from disgruntled findings ultimate goal is to end the demonstration unit to continue their corruption."

He noted that "the presence of al-Sadr to Square sit-in is a confirmation message to the corrupt and an invitation to continue to stand in front of the green so that the implementation of the demands."  

And published a number of social networking sites photographs News special reports adjusts a person wearing an explosive belt inside the sit-in yard, while those authorities warned of the existence of another belt may explode at any hour.

The head of the leader of a coalition of state law, Nuri al-Maliki said yesterday that he does not exist for any text in the Iraqi constitution states set up the sit-ins. is over

By: Ahmed Zmim

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