Parliament building devoid of demonstrators, and sit-ins are concentrated in its surroundings (new photos)

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Frame protesters begin to withdraw from suspension bridge

•  Time: 2022/08/01 19:24:10
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•  Frame protesters begin to withdraw from suspension bridge - Euphrates News (alforatnews.iq)

 

  

The public began the coordination framework in support of the legitimacy of the state and its institutions on Sunday evening by withdrawing from the suspension bridge in the center of Baghdad.

The useful acronym. In the important news you find it on Al-Furat news channel on 

Demonstrations in support of the legitimacy of the state and its institutions began Sunday afternoon towards the suspension bridge in Baghdad.

Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi ordered the popular mobilization security to be a buffer between the tyre protesters and the force in charge of green zone security.

The context demonstrations were characterized by full cooperation with the security forces, with videos showing cohesion between the two sides without any direct friction and the preservation of public and private property.

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MALIKI CAUTIONS COORDINATION FRAMEWORK SUPPORTERS AGAINST ENTERING GREEN ZONE

Maliki cautions Coordination Framework supporters against entering Green Zone (nrttv.com)

PM:07:29:01/08/2022

 

SULAIMANI — The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki called on supporters of the Coordination Framework not to enter the Green Zone on Monday (August 1).

The supporters protested in al-Jadiriya neighborhood near the Green Zone and tried to enter the highly fortified area where supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr have been protesting for over two days.

Maliki thanked his supporters "for going on the streets to support and protect the constitution and law.”

The Secretary-General of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali also called on the protesters not to get near the Green Zone and said, "Your protests are not for any person but for Iraq.”

Asaib Ahl al-Haq is an armed group that is close to the Coordination Framework.

(NRT Digital Media)

[Stelardoc]

1 hour ago, pokerplayer said:

Your on a roll today Yota,  thxs for the great article's. 

 

   pp

Doesn't get any better than Yota's 

Play by play of the protests.

What a ball game and we got luxury box seats.

I got my money on the people.

 

[Stelardoc]

1 hour ago, 6ly410 said:

 

If water canons is all they using for now. Don't worry

Just don't look down the barrel.

The pitchers are wild and hurling high hard water bean balls

If you see Tater head holding a weapon like he was

Don't worry. 

It's just a potato launcher.

Maybe you could use him as shield.😅

[6ly410]

 

[Stelardoc]

16 minutes ago, Stelardoc said:

Doesn't get any better than Yota's 

Play by play of the protests.

What a ball game and we got luxury box seats.

I got my money on the people.

 

I don't want to leave out our distinguished  co-anchor 6ly410 for timely input for this 

historical event. 

 

[Half Crazy Runner]

33 minutes ago, Stelardoc said:

I don't want to leave out our distinguished  co-anchor 6ly410 for timely input for this 

historical event. 

 

Agree! Big thanks to @yota691 & @6ly410 for keeping us all in the loop 

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[HowieC]

State of Law: Al-Kazemi implements a plan in order to ensure his continuation in power

Abdulmalk Abdulmalk

8 hours ago

The Independent - A member of the State of Law coalition, Fadel Al-Azrajawi, criticized the daily practices of the caretaker prime minister, pointing out that Al-Kazemi is implementing a plan that has been prepared in advance with the support of some internal parties and external support in order to ensure his continuation in power.

Al-Azrajawi said in a press statement, which was monitored by The Independent, that "some parties are seeking to keep Al-Kazemi in his current position and not go towards choosing a prime minister and forming a new government."

He added, "Al-Kazemi is benefiting from the Emirati and Gulf foreign support in general, after he signed some agreements with them, and therefore he is supported externally as well as the internal support he receives today to remain in the position and drag the country towards normalization."

And he indicated that "everything that is happening today in the Green Zone stands behind Al-Kazemi, as he opened the doors for demonstrations in order to ensure that he remains in the position, as the Prime Minister deliberately implemented a plan that had been prepared in advance."

 

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دولة القانون : الكاظمي ينفذ مخططاً من اجل ضمان استمراره بالسلطة

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Al-Kazemi issues a statement after the recent events - urgent

Posted 7 seconds ago

news source /Baghdad today

الكاظمي يصدر بياناً بعد الاحداث الاخيرة- عاجل - اخبار العراق (iraqakhbar-com.translate.goog)

*statement*

*…..*

The honorable Iraqi people...

Honorable Iraqi leaders...

Our heroic security forces…

Protesting brothers...

I am addressing you as we have entered the sacred month of Muharram... the month of sacrifice, patience, wisdom and rationality.

At the outset, I remind everyone of the words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him):

“Resist your anger, go beyond when you are able, dream when you are angry, and pardon with the state, it may be yours.”

Our dear Iraq is witnessing a great political tension that may threaten - God forbid, if the wise do not interfere - with dire consequences. While we have taken all necessary measures and measures to control the situation, maintain security, and prevent Iraqi bloodshed, we call on all parties to calm down and reduce escalation; To start an initiative for a solution on a national basis.

I call on everyone not to be drawn into accusations, the language of treason, and the erection of hostility and hatred between the Brotherhood in the same country.

I invite all parties to sit at the table of a national dialogue; To reach a political solution to the current crisis, under the roof of Iraqi synergy, and the mechanisms of national dialogue.

I say to the protesting brothers: Your message is clear, and your commitment to calm and organization is a duty and is appreciated. It is now time to discuss the mechanisms of launching a reform project agreed upon by the various national parties, and I am sure that Iraq has enough rationality and courage; To move forward with a national project that will bring the country out of its current crisis.

The political forces must bear their national and legal responsibility. The caretaker government has carried out all its duties despite exceeding the time limit set by the constitutional timings to form a new government. Which is a constitutional breach, and with all that we were and are still ready to provide all assistance; To reach a solution formula satisfactory to all, and in a manner that preserves social peace, the stability of state institutions and the interests of the people.

From this point of view and out of concern for the state and its institutions, and to spare the Iraqi blood, and out of respect for the sanctity of these days; I call on all parties to adopt an atmosphere of calm and support state institutions through the following:

1- The protesting brothers must cooperate with the security forces, respect state institutions, evacuate them, and abide by public order.

2- The security forces must defend public and private properties, and official institutions, and prevent any attack on them by all legal means.

3- Calling for a national dialogue through the formation of a committee that includes representatives of all parties to draw up a road map for a solution.

May God protect Iraq and the Iraqis

It is God's success.

Mustafa Al-Kazemi

Prime Minister

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

1- August 2022

 

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ERBIL — Supporters of Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have decided to remain inside the parliament, calling for the dissolution of the assembly and early elections.

Since Saturday morning, thousands of supporters of Sadr have begun demonstrations, part of whom soon removed the concrete barriers of the Green Zone and entered the parliament, where they staged a sit-in.

In reaction, the pro-Iran Shia Coordination Framework, which includes leaders known as Sadr's political rivals, asked its supporters to organize a demonstration on Monday.

The Sadrist Movement, in the meantime, asked its supporters to start demonstrations in all Iraqi provinces except Najaf, before they were instructed to end their protests and return home later in the evening.

Iraqi reports said that the number of Sadr supporters are increasing inside the Council of Representatives, calling for the dissolution of the parliament and early elections.

This comes as the Sadr supporters have made it clear that they would not accept the candidate of the Shia Coordination Framework for Iraq's premiership.

[JonnyV]

The Iraqi Arab Spring has begun.  Hang Em High.   

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Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets of Baghdad Monday in counter-protests as rival supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr extended their occupation of parliament into a third day.

Almost 10 months after Iraqis went to the polls, a political standoff pits two key factions of the Shiite political scene, between the populist Sadr with a devoted following of millions, and the powerful pro-Iran Coordination Framework.

“The people will not allow a coup,” read placards held by supporters of the Coordination Framework as they gathered on a main street leading to the Green Zone, the home of parliament, which Sadr’s supporters have been occupying since Saturday.

“It is the parliament of the people, of all Iraqis, not the parliament of a select group,” said 25-year-old protester Ahmed Ali, condemning “the storming” of government institutions.

Police fired water cannon at crowds in a bid to prevent them from crossing a bridge leading to the Green Zone, inside which thousands of Sadr supporters maintained their protests, waving flags and carrying placards of their leader.

Sadr’s supporters on Saturday breached the normally high-security Green Zone — also home to government buildings and embassies — in protest at a prime ministerial nomination by the Coordination Framework.

Followers of the Coordination Framework urged supporters not to enter the Green Zone, saying their objective was to “defend the state and its legitimacy.”

After some two hours, the counter-demonstration announced they were dispersing.

“They wanted to show their political strength, to show that they too have a base that can take over the Iraqi street,” said political scientist Ihsan Al-Shammari, from the University of Baghdad.

In multi-confessional and multi-ethnic Iraq, government formation has involved complex negotiations since a 2003 US-led invasion toppled dictator Saddam Hussein.

In this case, the protracted political deadlock has left the country without a government, a new prime minister or a new president.
Sadr’s massive mobilization of supporters in recent weeks has underscored the political clout of the firebrand preacher.

The Coordination Framework alliance includes lawmakers from the party of Sadr’s longtime foe, ex-prime minister Nuri Al-Maliki.

It also represents the powerful pro-Iran former paramilitary alliance Hashed Al-Shaabi, now integrated into the regular forces.

Hadi Al-Ameri, who heads a faction of the Hashed, repeated a call Monday for “constructive dialogue” and warned against “an atmosphere of media escalation, sparked by statements and counter-statements calling for mass mobilizations that could get out of control and lead to violence.”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said Tehran respects “the choice of the Iraqi people,” and that “dialogue is the best way to solve the internal problems of Iraq.”

Sadr’s 73 lawmakers had made up the biggest group of parliament’s 329 lawmakers, but they were unable to cobble together a government.

In June they quit, a move that made their pro-Iran rivals the largest bloc in the legislature.

But the Sadrist camp was outraged by the Coordination Framework’s recent nomination of former minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani for premier, prompting them to occupy parliament.

On Sunday, the mercurial Sadr called on “everyone... to support the reformist revolutionaries.”

The Coordination Framework described the appeal as “a call for a coup against the people, the state and its institutions.”

Followers of Sadr also held rallies in the southern cities of Basra, Kut and Nassiriya on Monday.

“Here are the soldiers of the sons of the sayyed,” Sadr’s supporters shouted in the parliament’s entrance hall, using an honorific reference to the preacher, who wears a black turban symbolic of a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

“We want to get rid of the government of the corrupt,” said protester Zaher Al-Atabi. “From 2003 until now, those who have run the country have done nothing to develop public services, no health system, no education.”

But while the cleric’s supporters see him as cracking down on graft, Sadrist supporters hold posts at the highest levels of government ministries — and opponents accuse them of being just as corrupt as Iraq’s other political forces.

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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi warned late Monday that the current political deadlock between the political parties has caused a “great political tension” which could result in “dire consequences.” This comes as the capital city of Baghdad has witnessed protests by supporters of two opposing political forces. 

“Iraq is witnessing a great political tension that may lead to, God forbid,  if the wise do not interfere, dire consequences. While we have taken all necessary measures to control the situation, maintain security, and prevent Iraqi bloodshed, we call on all parties to calm down and reduce escalation,” read a statement from PM Kadhimi who is also the commander-in-chief of armed forces.  

Tensions between the Sadrist Movement and the pro-Iran Coordination Framework have escalated recently following the withdrawal of the Sadrist bloc from the parliament last month. Thousands of supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have announced a sit-in at the parliament building following days of protests which are growing and spread to the rest of Iraq on Monday.

Supporters of the Coordination Framework also held counter protests in the capital city of Baghdad on Monday. They tried to enter the Green Zone but remained in the vicinity of the zone’s concrete walls following calls from their leaders who asked them not to advance.

“I invite all parties to sit at the table of a national dialogue to find a political solution for the current crisis,” added Kadhimi in his statement.

He also called for the formation of a committee that should include representatives from all relevant parties “to draw up a roadmap for a solution.”

“Go home”

Sadr supporters have announced a sit-in at the parliament building since Saturday following days of protests. The movement called on supporters on Sunday to take to streets in all provinces, except for the holy city of Najaf, on Monday. Large demonstrations were held by the movement in many provinces Monday afternoon. The protests by the supporters of the Coordination Framework were held near the Green Zone simultaneously. Many feared that both opposing crowds could clash but they did not. 

The Sadrist Movement called on supporters late Monday afternoon to end the short-lasting protests in all provinces and “go home” but asked those in Baghdad to continue.  

Qais al-Khazali, head of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, which is part of the Coordination Framework, in a statement called on supporters in Baghdad to withdraw and go home.

Nouri Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, which is the backbone of the pro-Iran coalition, released a voice message, calling on supporters not to enter the Green Zone. 

“I call on you, this is a call from all brothers from the [Coordination] Framework, not to cross the bridge towards the Green Zone and do not enter the Green Zone and never clash with the security forces,” he said in the voice message shared on Telegram. 

International reaction

The United Nations and the United States expressed concerns over the unrest last week, urging peaceful and inclusive talks to form the government. Iran said on Sunday that differences have always existed between the Iraqi political parties, adding that Tehran always respects the voice of the Iraqi people.  

Days before the protests began in Iraq, the country had launched an international diplomatic campaign against a shelling in Zakho, Duhok province which killed nine Arab tourists on July 20. Iraqi authorities blamed Turkey for the deadly attack but Ankara denied the claim. 

The Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement late Monday that it is following development in Baghdad “with concern.” 

“We express our hope for the resolution of the current political uncertainty as soon as possible, which sets the basis for the developments in Iraq and for an inclusive and representative Government to be established without further delay in line with the expectations of the Iraqi people,” said the ministry, calling on “all relevant parties to act with common sense and restraint.” 

Gregory Galligan, Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, said in a tweet on Monday that his country supports the people of Iraq’s “desire to live in prosperity, security & dignity.”

“We encourage Iraq's political leadership to advance these aims through dialogue for the benefit of all Iraqis and for all sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully,” he added.  

 

[WheresmyRV?]

I wish Iran would bud out of Iraq's problems, thats why that place is a complete mess.  I dont see anything good coming out of this, nothing but all out civil war.  Maybe this has to happen before things improve.

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[horsesoldier]

WE ALL KNOW this could have been avoided... WE'VE ALL SEEN what's been happening for nearly 20 years.

It was INEVITABLE that this would be UNAVOIDABLE.

These folks couldn't get outta their own way and are their own worst enemy. They're still wanting a Serious National Dialogue?? More talk, & how long does this go on for ?? Arrest Maliki and ALL his cohorts. ANY trouble from the minions you take dramatic actions.

If Maliki ( he's the scourge of Iraq ) remains in power after this, My opinion is there will blood: and alot of it. I don't see how you avoid Civil War at that point with Maliki still able to wield such control & maintain a stranglehold on Iraq. He got away with it last time.

I'm certainly hoping there's a different outcome than what I describe.

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[yota691]

The Sadrists' protests are expanding and include several new governorates

2022.08.01 - 18:32

  

Baghdad - people  

On Monday, demonstrations by supporters of the Sadrist movement began in a number of Iraqi provinces, in support of the parliament sit-in in the capital, Baghdad.  

  

  

The governorates of Basra, Babil, Diyala, Wasit, Nineveh, Maysan, Muthanna and Karbala are witnessing demonstrations belonging to supporters of the Sadrist movement, in response to the call of the "Minister of Sadr", Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, which he launched to all provinces except Najaf, in order to support the demonstrators of the Sadrist movement in Baghdad.  

  

Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as "Minister of al-Sadr", commented earlier on the Sadrist movement's demonstrations in the provinces.  

  

Al-Iraqi said in a brief post seen by "Nass" (August 1, 2022), "the demonstrations of the provinces...we want them to raise their heads."    

  

  

  

Earlier, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqiya, known as "Minister al-Sadr", called on the masses of the provinces, to stage demonstrations in support of "green", with the exception of Najaf governorate only.  

  

And a post by Al-Iraqi followed by "Nass" (August 1, 2022), stated, "Praise be to God for his success.. If you help God, he will help you and prove your feet, and the brothers in the provinces should support their brothers in the Green Zone by peacefully demonstrating, each in his province this afternoon and at five o'clock exclusively, except for those in the Green Zone. This is Najaf Al-Ashraf.      

  

  

  

Al-Iraqi announced, earlier, conditions for accepting the initiative of Hadi Al-Amiri, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance.  

  

Al-Iraqi said in a post followed by "Nass" (August 1, 2022), that "the brother Al-Amiri repeatedly called for dialogue between the framework (to which he belongs) and the Sadrist movement, which abandoned him.        

  

First: Brother Al-Amiri and his bloc withdrew from the framework.        

  

Second: An explicit denunciation of the words of (Spiderman) which he stated in the leaks a few days ago.        

  

Third: You were among the signatories to a reform document..it was not implemented..who is the guarantor of the implementation of reformist dialogue?! You must specify a guarantor in order to save Iraq from the teeth of corruption.”        

  

  

  

Earlier, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, made a new appeal to the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, while warning that things would get out of control.  

  

Al-Amiri said in a statement received by “People” that “in the atmosphere of media escalation through statements and counter statements, which calls for mass mobilization, and may get out of control and lead to violence, I repeat my sincere appeal to the brothers in the Sadrist movement and to the brothers in the coordinating framework to overcome them.” The logic of reason, wisdom, restraint, deliberation, and presenting the interests of the country and people through serious and constructive dialogue, in order to reach solutions to the points of differences between them.”        

  

He added, "Iraqi blood is dear to everyone, and the dear Iraqi people from the seventies of the last century to this day have offered abundant and dear blood, so enough blood, and kindness to Iraqi blood, it is a trust in the necks of everyone, and the responsibility for its shedding is borne by everyone."