Amid Al-Halbousi and Al-Barzani’s objection .. Source: Allawi will announce his booth next week, short of three bags

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Kurdistan Delegation to Meet with Iraq’s PM-Designate Today

 

 Basnews English 19/02/2020 - 13:18 Published in Kurdistan

 

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ERBIL — A delegation from Kurdistan Region is in Baghdad where it is expected to meet with Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi.

Mohammed Ilkhani, a member of the Kurdish negotiating team, told BasNews they will put forward Kurdistan’s vision for the new cabinet which the PM-designate is about to form.

Among other demands, the Kurdish delegation are asking for the right to designate their representatives for the next government of Iraq.

Kurdistan’s budget, oil, disputed areas, and Peshmerga salaries are also to be discussed with Allawi, Ilkhani said.

According to the information obtained by BasNews, the delegation includes all major factions of Kurdistan Region: Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Change Movement (Gorran), Kurdistan Islamic Group (KIG), Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU), as well as representatives for Turkmens and Christians.

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Al-Fateh: Completion of the Al-Fao port is one of our most important conditions for supporting Allawi's government

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The Al-Fateh Alliance confirmed, on Wednesday, that the completion of the construction of the Grand Faw port was the most important condition for us to support the government of Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi.

"The Al-Fateh coalition has set a number of conditions for Allawi to support his government and give up the electoral entitlement," said MP Mohammed Karim in a statement to "The Information."

He added that "the Al-Fateh coalition has completely abandoned its electoral entitlement to Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi in exchange for completing service projects," noting that "Allawi pledged to achieve all conditions and will implement them for the success of his government."

The Minister of Planning, Nuri Sabah Al-Dulaimi, stressed, earlier, the provision of all necessary conditions for the completion of the Grand Faw port project, noting that the project will be completed within three years. T 25 is over

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He called for supporting Allawi .. Abdul-Mahdi informs Parliament that he will not continue with his responsibilities after March 2

12:59 - 02/19/2020

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Information / Baghdad .. The
head of the caretaker government, Adel Abdul-Mahdi , told Wednesday that he will not continue in his responsibilities after the date of the second of next March, and while he called for the Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi to form his government, he warned that the political forces did not reach a decisive solution It would expose the country to a dangerous crisis.
Abdul-Mahdi said in a message he sent to the House of Representatives and looked at it (the information), “I submitted my resignation on 11/29/2019 and it was accepted by the distinguished parliament, and we are in mid-February 2020, that is, two and a half months later, and no new government has been formed. It was constitutionally supposed to assign a new candidate within 15 days from the date of resignation, stating that “we were too late for the appointment and was only commissioned in the beginning of February when Professor Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi was assigned, which shows the crisis of the political process, but rather the crisis of constitutional powers and institutions entrusted to this.” The matter. ”
He added: “We are optimistic about the mandate and do our best to support it and support it to succeed in its endeavors, including this open letter and its implications that we have communicated to the political leaders. We know the many difficulties that everyone faces. The constitutional deadline of 30 days to grant the confidence of the House of Representatives to members of the new government and its ministerial platform expires on March 2, 2020. Therefore, I send this message before the constitutional deadline expires to my brothers and sisters from the people's representatives to warn of the danger of entering a new vacuum because of the procrastination of forming the new government, rather than speeding up By forming it so that it can carry out its tasks assigned to it, including holding early elections as soon as possible.
Abdul-Mahdi called on the political blocs, the parliament, public opinion and those who influence decision-making in our country to "move forward in facilitating the mission of Brother Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi to form his government and overcome serious and artificial obstacles in front of him." Because the lack of success in achieving this and the failure of the political forces to reach a decisive solution in this file after almost 3 months of the government's resignation may expose the country to a more serious crisis, ”indicating that“ it will be incorrect and inappropriate to continue bearing responsibilities after the date of 2 March 2020, and I will not find before me Other than resorting to the solutions stipulated in the constitution or the internal system of the Council of Ministers. My aim in all of this is to help the success of the next government and stop the constitutional violations that work against the interest of the country and its constitutional democratic system. ” Ended / 25

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Al-Bayati: The negotiations of Al-Halbousi's house failed due to the Sunni Kurdish insistence 

12:46 - 19/02/2020

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Former deputy Jasim Muhammad al-Bayati confirmed, on Wednesday, the failure of political negotiations in the house of Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi due to the insistence of the Kurdish and Sunni forces to take their demands, indicating that the last proposal is to share ministries between choosing Allawi and the choice of political blocs.

Al-Bayati said in a statement to "Information" that "the negotiations that took place in the house of Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi and various political forces failed to achieve any progress to support the Allawi government."

He added that "the differences are profound because of the adherence of the Sunni and Kurdish blocs to their ministerial positions and the failure to give way to Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi to choose the names independently."

Al-Bayati said, “Allawi's insistence not to meet the heads of political blocs and lack of understanding on the names is to hold the political situation, especially with the imminent deadline for Allawi’s legal deadline to present his cabinet,” noting that “Allawi’s government’s failure will lead to an unprecedented political crisis in the country.” Finished / 25 d

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Allawi calls the parliament to hold a session next Monday to give confidence to the new government

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19-02-2020 07:06 PM

Allawi pledges to expose the aggressors against the demonstrators and the security forces, and to pursue them and bring them to justice

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Next Monday .. Muhammad Allawi calls the parliament to hold an extraordinary session to vote on the government

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19-02-2020 05:22 PM

Ghaleb Al-Shabandar: The accumulated, torn Iraq needs steps and "Muhammad Allawi" deserves an opportunity to work

 

 

Baghdad - news

Iraqi politician, Ghaleb Al-Shabandar, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the accumulated torn Iraq needs steps, while noting that the assigned Prime Minister deserves an opportunity to work.

"Whoever realizes the scale of the disaster knows well that Muhammad Allawi is the best that this authority will produce, and if most of them agree or will reluctantly agree," Shabandar said in a tweet on his personal Twitter profile, followed by "Al-Akhbariya".

He added, "I know him honest and deserves an opportunity to work, to prove what he promised and implement it (practical) steps under the supervision of the street and the opinion of the Iraqi street," noting that "the accumulations of torn Iraq need many great steps."

 

 

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Shabandar: The government of "Muhammad Allawi will continue to support the political parties after settling the Kurdish problematic

 

 

 

Shabandar: The government of "Muhammad Allawi will continue to support the political parties after settling the Kurdish problematic

Baghdad - news

Iraqi politician Izzat al-Sabandar confirmed today, Wednesday, that the government of Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi, will spend no later than the middle of next week, and with the support of political parties, after settling the problems of the Kurds.

Shabandar said in a tweet on his personal page on Twitter followed by "Al-Akhbariya", that "the government of the designated president will continue to support the majority of Iraqi political parties," noting that "it will proceed immediately after its settlement of the problems of the Kurdish side."

He noted that "the passage of the Allawi government will take place no later than the middle of the next week or the beginning of it." 

 

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حكومة الرئيس المكلّف ستمضي بتأييد غالبية الاطراف السياسية العراقية بعد تسويته لاشكالات الجانب الكردي مباشرة في توقيت اقصاه منتصف الاسبوع القادم او بدايته .

 

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In another tweet, Shabandar revealed a deal that is considered the worst after its counterpart and the weakest in its history, and the strongest sign of bad consequences, when one sells his brothers and confiscates their decisions and appraises their history for the position of prime minister after the transitional government.

He pointed out that "a party that refused to reveal its name signed the pledge of the (guarantor) party on a snowboard for this character."

 

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في صفقة هي الاسوء بعد مثيلتها و الاضعف في تاريخه و الاقوى دلالة على سوء عاقبته عندما يبيع المرء اخوته و يصادر قرارهم و يمحق تاريخه من اجل موقع رئاسة الوزراء بعد الحكومة الانتقالية في تعهد وقّعه الطرف ( الضّامن ) على لوح من الثلج .

 

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Other: The Allawi government is obligated not to exceed the period of one year and end with early elections

 

 

Baghdad - news

Jawad al-Moussawi, MP from the Alliance Movement, announced today, Wednesday, that the government of Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi will be governed by conditions that do not exceed it for a year and end with early elections.

Al-Mousawi said to Al-Akhbaria: Allawi is governed by several conditions, including that the government does not exceed Sunnis and is obliged to hold early elections at the end of them.

Commenting on the circulation of the term formation of the emergency government, the deputy explained: “The emergency government is in violation of the constitution that governs us, and this constitution is not stalled to proceed towards a government in this way.” He pointed out that “there are violations of the constitution, but it is not logical to form a government that is completely in violation of the constitution like the emergency government That is being raised. "

He added: "The fears of the constitution being suspended relate to that it leads to problems in the administration of the state and the return of the dictatorship," explaining that "the most important question is whether the person in charge of the emergency government will satisfy everyone?" He also expressed his belief that "the emergency government may lead to conflicts and war." Eligibility for a fugitive weapon outside the country. "

 

 

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19-02-2020 07:01 PM

Next Monday .. Muhammad Allawi calls the parliament to hold an extraordinary session to vote on the government

 

 

Baghdad - news

Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi called today, Wednesday, the House of Representatives to hold an extraordinary emergency session next Monday, to vote on the cabinet.

Allawi said in a televised speech followed by "Al-Akhbariya" that "your historic battle for the homeland for which you have borne heavy burdens and massive sacrifices has changed political rules and resulted in an independent government formation for the first time in decades without the participation of candidates of political parties."

He added, "This squad was chosen because of the competence and qualifications of its owners in addition to what they have of programs that are applicable to cross the country to safety and serve citizens of all their affiliations," stressing that "this squad will be for all Iraqis and will gain their trust through what it will accomplish And after parliament gives her confidence. "

Allawi called on the House of Representatives to "hold an extraordinary session in order to vote on giving confidence to the government next Monday, February 24th."

The Prime Minister-designate expressed his "wish that our representatives of all Iraqis prove their desire for reform and that they bear the national responsibility that is incumbent on them and that they think about the present and future of Iraq, and that private interests do not prevent them from taking the right decision. Iraq is above all interests, and we cannot evade real reform."

He pointed out that "after these protests not as before, and if the pace of the demonstrations recedes, it will return at any time in a stronger and broader manner than what we have witnessed. The precious blood that was spilled will not go in vain whatever the price, and this particular issue will be one of the priorities of my government," noting that "once Giving her confidence will begin an investigation into all that took place in the demonstration grounds. "

He stressed that "his government will work to uncover the elements that attacked the demonstrators and the security forces, pursue them, and bring them to justice no matter their location, and to release the peaceful demonstrators," noting that we will not allow the unjust arrest of Iraqis or simply the expression of their opinion.

He continued, "His government will work to restore the prestige of the state and to take the necessary measures to conduct early free and fair elections away from the effects of money, weapons, and external interference."

 

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19-02-2020 08:23 PM

Barzani discuss with Al-Fayyad the positions of the political parties on the Allawi government

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya: The
head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, discussed today, Wednesday, with the National Security Adviser, Faleh Al-Fayyad, the positions of the political parties regarding the steps to form a new government in Iraq.
A statement on the official website of Barzani's office stated that "President Masoud Barzani received in Salah al-Din, Faleh al-Fayyad, the Iraqi National Security Adviser and his accompanying delegation."
He added, "During the meeting, the political and security situation in Iraq and the latest developments in the region were discussed. The positions of the political parties regarding steps to form a new government in Iraq were also discussed."
And the statement added that "the threats of terrorism and the possibilities of the emergence and bullying of the terrorist ISIS were another focus of the meeting."

 

 

 

 

 

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Al-Hashemi reveals the details of the Speaker’s meeting on Allawi’s government

 

 

 

19th February, 2020

 

 

The security and strategic expert, Hisham Al-Hashimi, revealed the details of the meeting held at the house of Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi regarding the formation of the government of Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi.

Hashemi said in a statement, "Al-Akhbariya" received a copy of it, that "yesterday at the home of the Speaker of Parliament, Halabi, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, Nuri al-Maliki, Hadi al-Amiri, Ahmed al-Asadi and Adnan Fayhan attended."

He added that "the meeting was held in an attempt to reach a settlement that convinced Sunni and Kurdish leaders, with the vision of Muhammad Allawi in forming the ministerial cabinet and discussing the election law and its upcoming date."

He added, "Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi is still Egypt on offering the cabinet booth before the end of the week."

He continued, "The Kurdish and Sunni leaders refuse to ignore Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi for their proposals and conditions."

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Sources: Allawi is waiting for an appointment to hold a parliamentary session to give confidence to his cabinet

 

Policy  ,   02/19/2020 17:11  

 

 

 

Baghdad - Iraq today:

 

Private sources said, on Wednesday, that the Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi, is awaiting an appointment to hold a parliamentary session to give confidence to the transitional government cabinet, after its completion.

The sources stated in press statements that "the cabinet formation and the government reforms program have been completed, and that Allawi informed the Presidency of the House of Representatives accordingly, and asked to set a date for a session and invite members of the House of Representatives to vote on the names he chose for the ministries, in addition to the next government program."

The sources added that "the Presidency of the House of Representatives informed Allawi that the session will be held as soon as possible, and that it is consulting with the heads of the parliamentary blocs and members to ensure that the vote of confidence is passed", indicating that "an official statement will be issued to call for an emergency session that Parliament is a constitutional legislative holiday."

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Deputy: Allawi completed the files of 19 ministers, with the
exception of 3 Kurdish share ministers

 

 

 

19th February, 2020

 

 

Member of the House of Representatives of the Irada Hussein Arab movement confirmed that Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi completed the files of 19 ministers ready to vote, with the exception of 3 Kurdish share ministers.

He said in a statement to an Arab newspaper that was followed by "Al-Akhbaria", that "Allawi has completed the files of 19 ministers ready to vote, with the exception of 3 ministries that are still vacant, which is the share of the Kurds who should be nominated by independent ministers."

On whether the ministry is expected to be passed or not, Arabs affirmed that "all indications are that the cab will go inside Parliament because there is no strong opposition to it that could impede the vote on it."

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Newspaper: Allawi chose 3 characters for each ministry and placed the ball in the parliament stadium

 

 

 

19th February, 2020

 

An Arab newspaper confirmed, according to informed sources, that the Prime Minister-designate chose 3 personalities for each ministry, placing the ball in the parliament stadium.

The sources stated to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, "Allawi chose 57 characters, 3 persons for each ministry, which means that he put the ball in the parliament’s court by not requiring one person for each ministry because if he rejects it, this may affect the entire government formation."

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Other: The Allawi government is obligated not to exceed the period of one year and end with early elections

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Other: The Allawi government is obligated not to exceed the period of one year and end with early elections

 

 

 

19th February, 2020

 

 

Jawad al-Moussawi, MP from the Alliance Movement, announced today, Wednesday, that the government of Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi will be governed by conditions that do not exceed it for a year and end with early elections.

Al-Mousawi said to Al-Akhbaria: Allawi is governed by several conditions, including that the government does not exceed Sunnis and is obliged to hold early elections at the end of them.

Commenting on the circulation of the term formation of the emergency government, the deputy explained: “The emergency government is in violation of the constitution that governs us, and this constitution is not stalled to proceed towards a government in this way.” He pointed out that “there are violations of the constitution, but it is not logical to form a government that is completely in violation of the constitution like the emergency government That is being raised."

He added: "The fears of the constitution being suspended relate to that it leads to problems in the administration of the state and the return of the dictatorship," explaining that "the most important question is whether the person in charge of the emergency government will satisfy everyone?" He also expressed his belief that "the emergency government may lead to conflicts and war." Eligibility for a fugitive weapon outside the country."

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It included a threat ... Abdul Mahdi sends a message to the House of Representatives

February 19, 2020

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi

The resigned Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, threatened on Wednesday to leave his post if the parliamentary forces could not pass the new government by the second of March.

Abdel-Mahdi said in a letter to members of the House of Representatives that it is "incorrect and inappropriate to continue to bear responsibilities" after this date, adding, "I will not find H Mami except resorting to the solutions stipulated in the constitution or the internal system of the Council of Ministers."

Article 81 of the Iraqi constitution states that the president of the republic replaces the prime minister, when the position is vacant for any reason.

Iraqi political forces close to Iran, which supported Abdul-Mahdi to take over as prime minister in 2018, fear this option, given the deep differences between them and Iraqi President Barham Salih.

In his message, Abdul-Mahdi warned of "the danger of entering a new vacuum because of the delay in forming the new government."

He said, "The lack of success in achieving this and the failure of political forces to reach a decisive solution in this file after nearly three months of the government's resignation may expose the country to a more serious crisis."

It is assumed that Allawi, who was named prime minister after a difficult consensus reached by the political blocs, will present his formation to Parliament before the second of next March to vote on it, according to what the constitution provides.

Allawi, 65, a former communications minister, was tasked with forming the good government on February 1, with the blessing of Muqtada al-Sadr, who is based in Iran and the Iran-backed construction alliance led by Hadi al-Amiri.

Abdul-Mahdi resigned from his post last December over the impact of the protests taking place in Baghdad and the Shiite-dominated cities of the south since October 1, and calls for early elections and fighting corruption.

More than 500 people were killed in the protests, and some 25,000 others were injured, as a result of the crackdowns by security forces and pro-Iranian militias against the demonstrators.

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Allawi seeks Monday vote on Iraq’s ‘first independent cabinet’

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https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/190220202

 

Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Iraq’s prime minister-designate, calls on parliament to meet on Monday to approve his new cabinet, February 19, 2020. Photo: Government of Iraq

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Mohammed Tawfik Allawi, Iraq’s prime minister-designate, has called for an “extraordinary meeting” of parliament on Monday to approve his new cabinet. It comes as Iraq’s outgoing PM warned of a “crisis in the political process” if parties fail to approve the new government. 

Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi earlier on Wednesday urged Iraq’s political parties to speed up the formation of a new government, warning he would be forced to take action if a cabinet is not agreed by March 2.

Progress has been slowed by objections from the parliament’s Kurdish and Sunni parties, who want to nominate their own candidates for office. 

In a video message broadcast by Iraqi state media outlet INA on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister-designate Allawi said his cabinet will be “the first independent one... without the participation of the candidates of political parties.” 

He called on the Iraqi parliament to “hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday to grant confidence to the government,” adding that lawmakers must “confirm to all Iraqis their willingness for reforms” by voting yes to his cabinet.

Directly addressing Iraq’s young protesters, who have occupied city squares across the country since October, Allawi promised to “turn a new page” and reestablish trust between the public and the government, lost “as a result of previous failures”. 

On Tuesday night, delegations from the Shiite, Sunni, and Kurdish parties met at the Baghdad home of Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi in a bid to resolve the impasse.

Abdul-Mahdi, who has remained in his post despite resigning several months ago amid mass protests, said the delay is unacceptable and reflects a “crisis of the political process.”

“I handed over my resignation on November 29, 2019, and it was accepted by the venerable parliament, and now we are in the middle of February 2020, meaning two and a half months on there has been no new government formed,” Abdul-Mahdi said in a Wednesday statement. 

“Constitutionally, a new candidate should have been tasked [with forming the government] within 15 days of resignation. We missed the deadline by a long time, and there was no tasking until the beginning of February when Mr. Mohammed Tawfik Allawi was tasked,” Abdul-Mahdi said.

The delay “shows the crisis of the political process, and even the crisis among parties and constitutional institutions related to this matter,” he said.

“It would not be right and inappropriate for me to still hold responsibility [for government affairs] after March 2, and I will have no other option but to resort to solutions stipulated by the constitution or the bylaws of the Council of Ministers,” Abdul-Mahdi added.

Article 76-3 of the Iraqi constitution gives the president a free hand to nominate whom so he desires if Allawi fails to form his cabinet within 30 days. 

Abdul-Mahdi's threat to leave the position after March 2 means President Barham Salih (a Kurd) could assume the role of caretaker prime minister until a new PM is selected. 

Abdul-Mahdi resigned in the face of widespread protests in Iraq’s southern and central provinces. The protests have raged since October 1, 2019, with Iraqis demanding the removal of the post-2003 political elite, an overhaul political system, and for early elections.

According to the latest figures from Iraq’s Independent High Commission for Human Rights, 545 protesters and security forces have been killed and 24,000 people have been injured in clashes.

Allawi was given a free hand by Shiite parties to choose an independent cabinet on the condition that Kurds and Sunnis grant him the same freedom. 

Iraq’s post-2003 order is a confessional system in which ethnicities and sects have a share in the government. The Kurds currently control three Iraqi ministries – two held by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and one by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).

The Kurds and Sunnis have argued that since Shiite parties nominated Allawi for the position of PM, then Kurds and Sunnis should also have the right to nominate their own figures to become ministers.

“We Kurds insist on the necessity that the Kurdistan Region and Kurdistani parties supervise the selection of Kurdish ministers in Allawi’s cabinet, and the Sunnis have the same approach,” Salim Shushkayi, a Kurdish Islamic Group (Komal) MP who was part of the Kurdish delegation, told Rudaw on Tuesday.

The Kurdish delegation was led by Hoshyar Zebari, a high-ranking KDP official and former Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance. 

Unlike the usual Kurdish fragmentation in Baghdad, whereby the KDP operates separately from the PUK and another group of 15 Kurdish MPs from other parties, this time the Kurdish delegation was united.

“We are not together with Sunnis against Shiites, nor are we together with Shiites against Sunnis. Rather, we are with the rights of our [Kurdish] people,” Fazil Mirani, the secretary of KDP politburo, told local media on Tuesday.

The Kurdish parties are scheduled to meet soon with Allawi and President Salih.

 

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Iraq's PM-designate Says he Will Announce Cabinet on Monday

 

 BasNews   19/02/2020 - 20:05  Published in Iraq

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ERBIL - Iraq's PM-designate Mohammed Allawi said on Wednesday that he will announce his interm cabinet on the upcoming Monday (February 24).

Allawi, in a televised message published on Al Iraqiya TV channel, also called for an extraordinary parliamentary session for voting on his cabinet.

He noted that if his cabinet is not approved by the lawmakers, "that would mean that there are still some sides who want the unrest in Iraq to continue."

Allawi also promised that all jailed protesters will be released as soon as he takes office.

His cabinet, as he said, would include representatives from all components in Iraq, a government which he has repeatedly made clear that must be independent.

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It included a threat ... Abdul Mahdi sends a message to the House of Representatives

February 19, 2020

Who’s He Pointing At - Is He Threatening Himself !