Uncertainty looms as Iraqi PM-designate Allawi steps down - 3/02/2020

[ronscarpa]

Uncertainty looms as Iraqi PM-designate Allawi steps down

Iraq's crisis deepens as Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi halts efforts to form new government amid political infighting.

6 hours ago - Al Jazeera News - 0400 - 3/02/2020

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Allawi's move came hours after the parliament failed for the second time this week to approve his cabinet [File: Reuters]

Iraq's Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi has withdrawn his candidacy for the post, accusing members of the country's fractured parliament of standing in his way and prolonging a months-long political crisis.

Allawi's move on Sunday came hours after legislators failed for the second time this week to approve his cabinet of independents amid political infighting in a country that has been rocked by months of anti-establishment protests that forced the resignation of Prime  Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

"I tried with all possible ways to save our country from sliding into the unknown and to solve the current problem. But during the negotiations, I ran into many things unrelated to the country's interests," Allawi said in a statement presented to President Barham Salih.

"Some sides negotiated with the mere aim of making gains without paying any attention to the national cause or heeding the blood of the martyrs who fell during protests seeking the change of conditions," he added.

 

More than 500 people have been killed and 30,000 wounded since the mass protests seeking an overhaul of the country's political system began in October in the capital, Baghdad, and several southern cities, with rights groups accusing security forces of using excessive force against demonstrators.

 

More with video in link...!

 

Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/uncertainty-looms-iraqi-pm-designate-allawi-steps-200302063000903.html

[ronscarpa]

Iraq’s PM-designate Allawi steps down

 

March 2, 2020 at 11:40 am | Published in: Iraq, Middle East, News

Iraq's president Barham Salih (R) assigns the country's former communications minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi (L) to form a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq on February 1, 2020 [IRAQI PRESIDENCY PRESS OFFICE / HANDOUT - Anadolu Agency]

 

March 2, 2020 at 11:40 am

 

 

Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate, Mohammed Allawi, announced the withdrawal of his candidacy via Twitter late last night, only hours after a second attempt at getting approval for his cabinet failed.

The former PM-designate addressed the nation in the early hours of 2 March, accusing members of parliament and unnamed political parties of deliberately preventing the formation of a government, and prolonging anti-government protests which started in October.

 

Allawi failed to achieve quorum twice, managing to convene only 120 MPs in a session last week, a far cry from the 165 needed, after some Kurdish and Sunni parties appeared to deliberately avoid the meeting.

 

Allawi said political parties “were not serious about implementing reforms that they promised to the people”, adding that,

…as a sign of respect to the confidence that I was given when I was appointed to form the government, I promised that I would resign if I face any political pressure, because I had promised that I would form an independent government, devoid of political party representatives.

Allawi was designated prime minister on 1 February, and under the Iraqi constitution, had until 2 March to form a cabinet.

 

Allawi had attempted to form a cabinet of technocrats and independents to satisfy protesters’ demands but faced difficulties after he failed to adhere to the muhasasa system.

 

Introduced in Iraq after the US-led invasion of 2003, the muhasasa system ensures proportional representation among the country’s various ethno-sectarian groups.

 

Though rules are unwritten, traditionally the Kurds control the finance ministry, the Sunnis the defence ministry and the Shias the interior ministry.

 

Allawi also faced opposition of his secretive selection of ministers, which is unusual in Iraq, with the political factions threatening to withdraw over the process.

 

Anti-government protesters had publicly rejected Allawi’s authority, despite a far-reaching reform programme which included anti-corruption measures and called for early elections.

 

Allawi apologised for his failure to form a government, saying: “I am calling on the Mr President [Barham Salih] to accept my apology that I cannot carry out the responsibility I was given.”

 

As part of the speech, Allawi called on the protests to continue, expressing hope that “the sacrifices [demonstrators] have made will not go waste”.

 

Shortly after the televised address, two mortar shells landed in Iraq’s Green Zone nearby the US Embassy and government offices. Security officials reported no injuries.

 

Allawi’s withdrawal comes after months of protests which have killed 500 people and wounded at least 30,000 since October, forced the resignation of former Prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.

 

President Salih is expected to begin consultations to designate a new candidate for prime minister within the next 15 days.

 

Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200302-iraqs-pm-designate-allawi-steps-down/

[6ly410]

Barzani Praises Kurdistan’s Unity in the Face of Political Challenges in Baghdad

 

 Basnews English 02/03/2020 - 16:03 Published in Kurdistan

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/kurdistan/585841

 

ERBIL — Kurdish prominent leader and president of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Masoud Barzani, issued a statement on Monday to commend the unity among political parties of Kurdistan Region in Baghdad and in the face of the recent political challenges.

The statement comes after Mohammed Allawi, who was tasked to to form the new government of Iraq, failed to secure parliament’s approval for his proposed cabinet. Allawi, consequently, announced his withdrawal from the candidacy for Iraq’s premiership.

“I sincerely thank the parties of Kurdistan Region who, despite political differences, stood united on the question of whether to approve or reject the new government of Iraq,” reads Barzani’s statement. “This unity is another achievement for the people of Kurdistan.”

The Kurdish leader also thanked Iraqi political parties which rejected the proposed government and “prevented the crisis from further deepening”.

“This demonstrated their respect for the principles of democracy and the will of the different components of Iraq,” the statement continues.

Barzani emphasized that Iraq is entering a new phase with new opportunities to work for the demands of the protesters and prepare the ground for a national consensus to address the prolonged crisis.

[coorslite21]

Perhaps the Avatar Yota uses sums it up best.......oh that roller coaster......take care Ron!

CL

[6ly410]

 

[ronscarpa]

26 minutes ago, 6ly410 said:

 

 

Thanks 6ly410 ... right from the horses mouth..VERY SAD situation for the Iraqis...! 

COULD HE HAVE BEEN MORE FLEXIBLE..?

[6ly410]

KDP LEADER MASOUD BARZANI PRAISES UNITY OF KURDISTAN REGION'S PARTIES IN OPPOSING ALLAWI'S GOVERNMENT FORMATION ATTEMPT

President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani (File)

1 Hours Ago

http://www.nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=19872&MapID=1

 

 SULAIMANI — Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani has praised the parties of the Kurdistan Region for demonstrating unity in opposing former prime minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi's efforts to form a government.

“This union and cooperation by the Kurdistan Region's parties is an achievement for the Kurdish nation and it is worthy of appreciation,” he said in a statement on Monday (March 2).

Both the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) had opposed Allawi's efforts to appoint Kurdish ministers without giving them final approval over the nominees. Allawi stepped aside as prime minister-designate on Sunday night after the Council of Representatives failed to achieve quorum for a vote on his proposed cabinet for the second time in a week.

Some Sunni and Shia parties, including those of Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi and former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, had also opposed Allawi.

“Those Iraqi parties' response respected democratic principles and considered every Iraqi constituent's interests in a proper political process,” Barzani said.

“After this, Iraq is in a new stage where it has an opportunity to fulfil the protesters' fair demands and create a foundation on which to build broad national satisfaction and a close association between the parties,” he added.

(NRT Digital Media)

[happygilmores]

Now that's the Iraq I've come to know!!!!

[Adam Montana]

1 hour ago, 6ly410 said:

 

 

Interesting development for sure... the next 36 hours are going to tell us a lot.

 

Stay calm, everyone! It's time to buy when blood is in the streets, as one famous investor said. This could turn out to be another delay or it might spark the best fire we could hope for.

 

Patiently watching  

[tigergorzow]

28 minutes ago, 6ly410 said:

KDP LEADER MASOUD BARZANI PRAISES UNITY OF KURDISTAN REGION'S PARTIES IN OPPOSING ALLAWI'S GOVERNMENT FORMATION ATTEMPT

President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani (File)

1 Hours Ago

http://www.nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=19872&MapID=1

 

 SULAIMANI — Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani has praised the parties of the Kurdistan Region for demonstrating unity in opposing former prime minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi's efforts to form a government.

“This union and cooperation by the Kurdistan Region's parties is an achievement for the Kurdish nation and it is worthy of appreciation,” he said in a statement on Monday (March 2).

Both the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) had opposed Allawi's efforts to appoint Kurdish ministers without giving them final approval over the nominees. Allawi stepped aside as prime minister-designate on Sunday night after the Council of Representatives failed to achieve quorum for a vote on his proposed cabinet for the second time in a week.

Some Sunni and Shia parties, including those of Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi and former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, had also opposed Allawi.

“Those Iraqi parties' response respected democratic principles and considered every Iraqi constituent's interests in a proper political process,” Barzani said.

“After this, Iraq is in a new stage where it has an opportunity to fulfil the protesters' fair demands and create a foundation on which to build broad national satisfaction and a close association between the parties,” he added.

(NRT Digital Media)

No fan of PM M. Barzani the most corrupt from the KRG Clan.  I wish he would dissappear 4-ever....😁😁

 

 

[ronscarpa]

54 minutes ago, Adam Montana said:

Interesting development for sure... the next 36 hours are going to tell us a lot.  Stay calm, everyone! It's time to buy when blood is in the streets, as one famous investor said. This could turn out to be another delay or it might spark the best fire we could hope for.

Patiently watching  

 

Thanks for your wise words Adam ... have a blessed day...!

Ron 

[TexasMike1958]

2 hours ago, 6ly410 said:

KDP LEADER MASOUD BARZANI PRAISES UNITY OF KURDISTAN REGION'S PARTIES IN OPPOSING ALLAWI'S GOVERNMENT FORMATION ATTEMPT

President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani (File)

1 Hours Ago

http://www.nrttv.com/En/News.aspx?id=19872&MapID=1

 

 SULAIMANI — Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani has praised the parties of the Kurdistan Region for demonstrating unity in opposing former prime minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi's efforts to form a government.

“This union and cooperation by the Kurdistan Region's parties is an achievement for the Kurdish nation and it is worthy of appreciation,” he said in a statement on Monday (March 2).

Both the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) had opposed Allawi's efforts to appoint Kurdish ministers without giving them final approval over the nominees. Allawi stepped aside as prime minister-designate on Sunday night after the Council of Representatives failed to achieve quorum for a vote on his proposed cabinet for the second time in a week.

Some Sunni and Shia parties, including those of Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi and former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, had also opposed Allawi.

“Those Iraqi parties' response respected democratic principles and considered every Iraqi constituent's interests in a proper political process,” Barzani said.

“After this, Iraq is in a new stage where it has an opportunity to fulfil the protesters' fair demands and create a foundation on which to build broad national satisfaction and a close association between the parties,” he added.

(NRT Digital Media)

 

It seens to me that the Kurds oppose EVERYTHING.  Sound to me like THEY are the stumbling blocks to success in Iraq.  That and the fact that Iran still holds considerable sway within the country.

[tigergorzow]

Ron, 6ly410 Thanks,   Great articles keeping positive and keeping the faith something good will come out of this IMHO.....😊😊

[steveh12]

Buy on the Rumor

Sell on the News!

[keylime]

2 hours ago, steveh12 said:

Buy on the Rumor

Sell on the News!

Yep Buy Hi. Sell Low. 🤣

[horsesoldier]

Just the most recent “ uncertainty “in 17 years of uncertainty 

[6ly410]

Iraq's Caretaker PM Calls for Early Elections

 

 BasNews   02/03/2020 - 23:12  Published in Iraq

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/585930

ERBIL - Iraq's caretaker PM Adil Abdul Mahdi on Monday called for early elections as Mohammed Allawi has withdrawn his candidacy for the post of premier.

Abdul Mahdi revealed that he would stand down from the majority of his duties and that he would not chair any other meetings of Council of Ministers.

Earlier on Sunday, Allawi said that he would rather withdraw his candidacy for the country's premiership than negotiating with political parties on his "independent" government in regards to choosing candidates for the ministerial posts.

The caretaker prime minister urged the parliament to hold early elections on 4th December, this year.

Allawi was named as PM-designate after Abdul Mahdi resigned from his position in November in efforts to address the demands of the anti-government protesters who have been taking to the streets since October.

[Hotcurl]

39 minutes ago, 6ly410 said:

The caretaker prime minister urged the parliament to hold early elections on 4th December, this year.

 

4 December 2020 ??

 

I sure as H*ll hope this not correct ............

 

Semper Fi

[Rugbylaird19]

The thought of first quarter RV seems to be drifting away.

[dinarham]

this is not a done deal ,and most likely smoke and mirrors.

[southbeach]

Stay in faith here.  Merely building a corporation here.  Never easy but always worth it.

[horsesoldier]

3 hours ago, 6ly410 said:

Iraq's Caretaker PM Calls for Early Elections

 

 BasNews   02/03/2020 - 23:12  Published in Iraq

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/585930

 

 

Poster Boy for the Face of Corruption in Iraq

[wc41]

5 hours ago, 6ly410 said:

Iraq's Caretaker PM Calls for Early Elections

 

 BasNews   02/03/2020 - 23:12  Published in Iraq

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/585930

ERBIL - Iraq's caretaker PM Adil Abdul Mahdi on Monday called for early elections as Mohammed Allawi has withdrawn his candidacy for the post of premier.

Abdul Mahdi revealed that he would stand down from the majority of his duties and that he would not chair any other meetings of Council of Ministers.

Earlier on Sunday, Allawi said that he would rather withdraw his candidacy for the country's premiership than negotiating with political parties on his "independent" government in regards to choosing candidates for the ministerial posts.

The caretaker prime minister urged the parliament to hold early elections on 4th December, this year.

Allawi was named as PM-designate after Abdul Mahdi resigned from his position in November in efforts to address the demands of the anti-government protesters who have been taking to the streets since October.

Something is definitely lost in the translation..... December 4 "this year" is Not early elections even in their road blocked, railroaded,  Insanian run government!!!  Wow!!!

[gregp]

Turn Up The Sanctions

[screwball]

17 hours ago, steveh12 said:

Buy on the Rumor

Sell on the News!

Just keep buying I say