Parliament and the framework declare mourning for the victims of the demonstrators and the security forces, and Al-Sadr sends a delegation to the First Council

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'Before it's too late'

Nouri al-Maliki sends messages to the Sadrist movement, the security forces and the international community

2022.08.23 - 18:41

 

Baghdad - people  

The State of Law coalition urged, on Tuesday, the Sadrist movement to rely on the logic of reason and wisdom before it is too late, and while the "call" to the security forces about the importance of assuming their responsibility towards the "violation" that affects the prestige of the state and its institutions, it called on the international community to warn those behind it. of the "serious consequences of his behaviour".  

  

  

The coalition said in a press statement that "Nass" received a copy of it (August 23, 2022), that its president, Nuri al-Maliki, chaired a meeting this evening of the Parliamentary State of Law bloc, and during the meeting, "the developments in the political and security situation in the country were discussed, as well as the events related to the recent attacks on institutions." The state and the disruption of the work of the legislative and judicial authorities.  

  

He added, at the conclusion of the meeting, the State of Law coalition issued the following statement:  

  

“In light of the current difficult circumstances that our beloved country is experiencing, and in light of the current political impasse and the disruption of the legislative authority and its abuse in violation of the law, the judiciary today is facing a sinful attack and transgression similar to what the legislative authority has been subjected to as part of a series of systematic attacks on state institutions and prestige amid government failure and impotence. It is clear from carrying out its constitutional duties in preserving and protecting the judicial institution, which is the last bastion of the legitimacy of the democratic political system.  

  

He added, "We condemn this behavior, which calls on all national forces to mobilize their capabilities to defend constitutional legitimacy, the right of the Iraqi people, the sovereignty of the state and the security of its citizens, and to confront this dangerous infringement that falls within a series of attacks on constitutional and judicial institutions."  

  

He continued, "While we express our astonishment at the government's position and its inability to carry out its constitutional duties in protecting our legislative and judicial institutions, we appeal to the security forces to assume their responsibility and not to record in their history this failure and violation of the prestige of the state and its institutions."  

  

He continued, "We also urge the sons of the Sadrist movement to rely on the logic of reason and wisdom before it is too late and to show concern for the safety and stability of the country. To this, we call on any political party that has objections or observations on the political scene to follow legal contexts away from practicing any sabotage role that threatens security and stability." country at risk.  

  

And he added, "Finally, we call on the international community to reject all violations that target the democratic experiment in Iraq, and clearly condemn these practices and warn those behind them of the dire consequences of their behavior."  

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Hanan Al-Fatlawi: The violation of the judiciary must not be allowed by a political party that wants to take possession by force

2022.08.23 - 18:43

 

Baghdad - people  

Member of Parliament Hanan Al-Fatlawi affirmed, on Tuesday, her solidarity and full support for the judiciary, against the background of the current events in Baghdad.  

  

Al-Fatlawi said in a statement, a copy of which was received by “Nass” (August 23, 2022), “Greetings and respect to the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, for his firm and courageous stance to protect the judicial authority and not allow its sanctity to be violated by a political party that wants to seize by force.”  

  

"We declare our solidarity and full support for the judiciary with all its constitutional institutions," she added.  

  

 

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Faiq Zaidan meets with the commander of the protection of the Green Zone and discusses the latest developments

2022.08.23 - 19:02

 

Baghdad - people  

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, discussed, on Tuesday, with the commander of the special squad in charge of protecting the Green Zone, Lieutenant-General Hamid Al-Zuhairi, the protection of state institutions.  

 

 

 

And the judiciary’s media said in a statement that “Nass” received a copy of it (August 23, 2022), that “the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, received on 23/8/2022 Lieutenant-General Hamid Al-Zuhairi, commander of the special squad in charge of protecting the Green Zone.”  

  

The statement added, "and discussed with him the procedures of the security forces charged with protecting the region and state institutions."  

  

  

And he continued, "The Speaker of the Council emphasized respect for the right to peaceful demonstration guaranteed by the constitution, provided that no attack on the buildings of state institutions and their affiliates." 

 

 

  

  

 

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Hoshyar Zebari on the sit-in in the judiciary building: I received the required message

2022.08.23 - 19:12

 

Baghdad - people  

On Tuesday, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, commented on the sit-in in front of the judiciary building, saying that he had conveyed the required message.  

 

 

 

Zebari said in a blog post, followed by "Nass" (23 August 2022), that "the sit-in of the Sadrist movement today in front of the Supreme Judicial Council and then its peaceful withdrawal, delivered the required message," adding that "the Iraqis, the rational reference and its representatives have repeatedly demanded the reform of the judiciary."  

  

He stressed that "the judiciary must be impartial and impartial and not be bound by double standards, and that it should stand at the same distance in action and not in words. The constitution is the reference."  

  

  

On Tuesday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, commented on the developments of events and the sit-in in the judiciary building, calling for the protection of institutions and societal peace and not to deviate from the peaceful and civil path.  

  

Barzani said in a statement, a copy of which was received by “Nass” (August 23, 2022): “We are following with great care and concern the political developments in Iraq, which are constantly moving towards more division, deepening crises more and more, and removing prospects for a solution.” The country’s future and societal peace are in serious danger, and the entire political process, governance and institutions are disrupted.”    

  

He continued, "Peaceful civil demonstrations are a legitimate right protected by the constitution, but the disruption of the judicial institution exacerbates the situation, and for this we call on all parties and demonstrators to protect institutions and community peace and not to deviate from the peaceful and civil path," noting that "the country can no longer bear more of these difficult crises." The tense situation, and the continuation of tensions more than this will end up harming all the people of Iraq.”    

  

He said, "In the Kurdistan region, we reiterate that, as we are always part of the solution, we will provide all assistance in order to achieve understanding and reconciliation between the Iraqi parties," noting that "the country needs a serious and responsible national dialogue between the political parties in order to find an existing solution." On the basis of the constitution, and this is the only correct way out of the crisis and political blockage and reach the country to safety.   

 

 

  

 

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We are ready to defend the institutions of the state

The Popular Mobilization Authority issues a statement after the recent developments and the sit-in at the judiciary building

2022.08.23 - 19:54

 

Baghdad - people  

On Tuesday, the Popular Mobilization Authority issued a statement regarding the recent "painful and dangerous" developments in the country, and the sit-in at the Supreme Judicial Council building.  

  

 

  

And the authority said in a statement that “People” received a copy of it, (August 23, 2022), “As we live the sanctity and sanctity of the sacred months and the approaching visit of the forty days of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), which we will jointly protect with the other types of our heroic security forces, the Popular Mobilization Authority was keen that no Be a party to the current political crisis at a time when the commission finds it obligated to protect civil peace, defend the state, prevent the collapse of its pillars, and protect the constitution that everyone swore to protect and abide by.”  

  

She added, "The commission is watching closely and with great interest the painful and dangerous developments that are taking place in our beloved Iraq, the latest of which is the siege of the country's source of strength, which is represented by the Supreme Judicial Council by organized groups, including armed men."  

  

And she continued, "As the Popular Mobilization Authority declares its readiness to defend state institutions that guarantee the interests of the people, primarily the judicial and legislative authority, the political system and the constitution, it calls on the caretaker government to take responsibility and seriously in protecting the constitutional state institutions."  

  

And she continued, "The authority obliges the leaders of all the Popular Mobilization operations and the leadership of the Samarra operations in particular to abide by the duties assigned to it within the sector of its responsibilities and not to enter the political battle, and the authority will hold the violators accountable."  

  

And she added, "In conclusion, we pledge to our patient and mujahid people to remain defenders of it and its security and to be with our brothers from the armed forces to guarantee their bright future within the constitutional democratic system for which we have sacrificed precious blood."  

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Resuming work tomorrow

The Supreme Judicial Council takes a decision after the demonstrators withdrew from the front of its building

2022.08.23 - 20:07

 

Baghdad - people  

The Supreme Judicial Council decided, on Tuesday, to resume work as of tomorrow morning, Wednesday, after the demonstrators withdrew and "lifted the siege" from the building of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Federal Supreme Court.  

 

  

  

The council said in a statement received by “Nass” a copy of it, (August 23, 2022), that “in view of the withdrawal of the demonstrators and the lifting of the siege on the building of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Federal Supreme Court, it was decided to resume work normally in all courts as of tomorrow morning, corresponding to 8/24/ 2022".  

  

He added, "On this occasion, the Supreme Judicial Council thanks all local and international bodies and personalities that support the judiciary and are keen on the principle of the rule of law and respect for the constitution.  

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Communist Party: Dissolving Parliament is the 'guaranteed' way out to confront the worsening crisis

2022.08.23 - 20:32

 

Baghdad - people  

The Iraqi Communist Party stressed, on Tuesday, the importance of heading towards dissolving the parliament and preparing for new, early elections that would be an introduction to the path of comprehensive change, noting that this way out is the "guaranteed" of peaceful and constitutional ways to confront the aggravating crisis.  

 

  

  

The party’s political office said in a statement that “Nass” received a copy of it (August 23, 2022), that “our country is witnessing rapid developments and deepening day after day after the last manifestations of the general crisis that led to paralysis and disruption of state institutions, the legislative and judicial, and the decline in the performance of the executive authority, and what left it.” All of this has negative repercussions on the lives of citizens, their standard of living, and the provision of public services to them.”  

  

He added, "We have previously warned repeatedly that the failure to respond quickly to the demands for comprehensive change, the continuation of retrenchment in positions and clinging to consensus, sectarian quotas and the failed approach, which is responsible for the structural crisis that afflicts the system of government, does not mean anything but the continuation of the aggravation of aspects of the crisis, which can take paths other than calculated consequences undermine state institutions."  

  

He continued, "Therefore, in the face of these developments, we reaffirm the importance and necessity of dissolving the House of Representatives and preparing for new early elections with an electoral system and conditions that guarantee their fairness and integrity in order to achieve broad participation and represent the popular will aspiring for elections to be an entrance to the path of comprehensive change and the establishment of a state of citizenship, the state." Civil democracy and the achievement of social justice.  

  

He continued, "We believe that this way out is the surest peaceful and constitutional way to confront the aggravating crisis. Otherwise, the situation is open to all possibilities and options."  

  

He added, "And what is happening today confirms the importance of the independence of the judiciary and its performance of the tasks entrusted to it constitutionally, and that it distance itself from political conflicts and strife. We also call for avoiding any practice that affects the independence of the judiciary and for a general concern to protect this independence and preserve the judiciary so that it remains a pillar and guarantor of constitutional rights and freedoms and harmlessness." interests of the citizens.  

  

He concluded by saying, "In these heated situations, the main dependence remains on the masses who have been engulfed in the fire of crises to say their word and impose their will peacefully, in a manner that guarantees the maintenance of civil peace and the path of building our country, its progress, prosperity and the well-being of its people."

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After the statement of the popular crowd

Al-Kazemi prevents military institutions from issuing statements of a political nature

2022.08.23 - 23:42

 

  

Baghdad - people   

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Mustafa Mustafa Al-Kazemi, confirmed, on Tuesday, that the Iraqi security and military forces will not be drawn into political conflicts, and will not be a party to them, and their duty will always remain to protect Iraq and its capabilities, and the sanctity of Iraqi blood.  

  

 

Al-Kazemi directed, according to a statement published by the spokesman for the Commander in Chief and received by "Nass" (23 August 2022), to "implement the harshest legal penalties against any member of the Iraqi security and military forces who violate the established instructions in this regard."  

  

He stressed, "the necessity of all security and military units conducting an audit of their employees, and applying legal procedures against violators."  

  

He stressed, "preventing the security and military institutions from issuing any statement of a political nature, or that represents a transgression and a suggestion that any institution is not committed to the applicable military and security context."  

  

On Tuesday, the Popular Mobilization Authority issued a statement regarding the recent "painful and dangerous" developments in the country, and the sit-in at the Supreme Judicial Council building.  

  

And the authority said in a statement that “People” received a copy of it, (August 23, 2022), “As we live the sanctity and sanctity of the sacred months and the approaching visit of the forty days of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), which we will jointly protect with the other types of our heroic security forces, the Popular Mobilization Authority was keen that no Be a party to the current political crisis at a time when the commission finds it obligated to protect civil peace, defend the state, prevent the collapse of its pillars, and protect the constitution that everyone swore to protect and abide by.”    

  

She added, "The commission is watching closely and with great interest the painful and dangerous developments that are taking place in our beloved Iraq, the latest of which is the siege of the country's source of strength, which is represented by the Supreme Judicial Council by organized groups, including armed men."    

  

And she continued, "As the Popular Mobilization Authority declares its readiness to defend state institutions that guarantee the interests of the people, primarily the judicial and legislative authority, the political system and the constitution, it calls on the caretaker government to take responsibility and seriously in protecting the constitutional state institutions."    

  

And she continued, "The authority obliges the leaders of all the Popular Mobilization operations and the leadership of the Samarra operations in particular to abide by the duties assigned to it within the sector of its responsibilities and not to enter the political battle, and the authority will hold the violators accountable."    

  

And she added, "In conclusion, we pledge to our patient and mujahid people to remain defenders of it and its security and to be with our brothers from the armed forces to guarantee their bright future within the constitutional democratic system for which we have sacrificed precious blood."    

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Faiq Zaidan to Al-Zuhairi: Peaceful demonstration is a guaranteed right provided that state institutions are not attacked

 

 2022-08-23 11:57

 

Shafaq News / The head of the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq, Faiq Zaidan, confirmed to Lieutenant-General Hamid Al-Zuhairi, commander of the special squad in charge of protecting the Green Zone in central Baghdad, on Tuesday, that peaceful demonstration is a guaranteed right provided that state institutions are not attacked.

This came during Zaidan's reception to Al-Zuhairi, in Baghdad, according to a statement issued by the Supreme Judicial Council, received by Shafaq News, which discussed "the procedures of the security forces in charge of protecting the Green Zone and state institutions."

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council affirmed, "respect for the right to peaceful demonstration guaranteed by the constitution, but on the condition that the buildings of state institutions and their employees are not attacked."

Dozens of Sadrists' supporters went, earlier this morning, to the Supreme Judicial Council and began erecting the sit-in marquee in front of the council's building in a new development of escalation that affected the judiciary after the legislative authority in light of a stifling political crisis the country is going through.

As a result, the judiciary in Iraq decided, earlier on Tuesday, to suspend its work in the country, following a sit-in by supporters of the Sadrist movement in front of the Supreme Judicial Council, demanding the dissolution of the Iraqi parliament.

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Supporters of Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gather for a sit-in in front of the gate of Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, amid political crisis in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 23, 2022. (Reuters)

Iraq’s judiciary suspends activities as al-Sadr supporters launch sit-in

Reuters, Baghdad

Published: 23 August ,2022: 02:43 PM GSTUpdated: 23 August ,2022: 03:02 PM GST

 

Iraq’s judiciary suspended its activities on Tuesday after supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stepped up pressure on it to dissolve parliament, as one of the worst political crises since the US-led invasion dragged on.

Al-Sadr has in recent weeks commanded thousands of followers to storm and occupy parliament, preventing the formation of a government nearly 10 months after elections.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who cut short a trip to Egypt to deal with the crisis, has urged all sides to remain calm and renewed calls for a national dialogue.


Al-Sadr’s followers began gathering for protests outside the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council and Federal Supreme Court in Baghdad. The followers have sent threats by phone, the judiciary said in a statement.

“(We) will suspend court sessions as a protest against this unconstitutional behavior and will hold the government and political parties which are backing this move fully responsible for all the results,” the statement added.

Al-Sadr has called for early elections and unspecified changes to the constitution after withdrawing his lawmakers from parliament in June.

His political opponents, mostly fellow Shias backed by Iran, have refused to accede to his demands, raising fears of fresh unrest and violence in a conflict-weary Iraq.

Iraq’s 10-month standoff since the election is the longest stretch without a fully functioning government in the nearly two decades since Saddam Hussein was overthrown in a US-led in 2003.

Al-Sadr was the biggest winner of last year’s election but was unable to form a government along with Kurdish and Sunni Muslim Arab parties, excluding his Iran-backed Shia rivals.

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Al-Kazemi’s spokesman issues a response to the Popular Mobilization statement, waving the “maximum penalties”

 2022-08-23 16:40

 

Shafaq News / Major General Yahya Rasoul, spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, responded on Tuesday evening to a statement issued by the Popular Mobilization Authority, in which it announced the crowd's readiness to defend state institutions "after the judiciary besieged by groups, including armed men."

 

Earlier today, the Popular Mobilization Committee confirmed that it closely monitored and with great interest the "painful and dangerous developments taking place in Iraq, the latest of which is the besieging of the country's source of power represented by the Supreme Judicial Council by organized groups, including armed men."

 

Rasoul confirmed, in a statement received to Shafak News Agency, that "the Commander-in-Chief confirms that the Iraqi security and military forces will not be drawn into political conflicts, and will not be a party to them, and their duty will always remain to protect Iraq and its capabilities, and the sanctity of Iraqi blood."

He added that Al-Kazemi directed "the application of the harshest legal penalties against any member of the Iraqi security and military forces who violate the established instructions in this regard."

Rasoul quoted Al-Kazemi as stressing the need for “all security and military units to conduct an audit of their members, and to apply legal procedures against violators, as well as to prevent the security and military institutions from issuing any statement of a political nature, or representing a transgression and a suggestion that no institution is committed to the applicable military and security context. ".

Dozens of Sadrists' supporters went, earlier this morning, to the Supreme Judicial Council and began erecting the sit-in marquee in front of the council's building in a new development of escalation that affected the judiciary after the legislative authority in light of a stifling political crisis the country is going through.

This afternoon, "Sadr Minister" Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi advised the demonstrators in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building to withdraw in order to "preserve the reputation of the revolutionaries, and not to harm the people", with the protesters continuing to sit in front of the parliament building.

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq, Faiq Zaidan, had confirmed, during his meeting with the commander of the special squad in charge of protecting the Green Zone in central Baghdad, Lieutenant-General Hamid Al-Zuhairi, earlier today, "respect for the right to peaceful demonstration guaranteed under the constitution, but on the condition that the buildings of state institutions are not attacked." , and its affiliates.

As a result, the judiciary in Iraq decided, on Tuesday, to suspend its work in the country, before its appeal resumed this evening, following a sit-in by supporters of the Sadrist movement in front of the Supreme Judicial Council demanding the dissolution of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.

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The Central Bank of Iraq denies the existence of evictions of its employees

Central Bank of Iraq

 August 23, 2022 03:05 PM

Mubasher: The Central Bank of Iraq denied, today, Tuesday, the existence of evictions of its employees from its building.

 

An authorized source in the Central Bank said, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that the talk about the existence of evictions of employees from the building is untrue, noting that the competent authorities conducted a test for alarms only, and there is no truth to the existence of evictions.

And the communication sites circulated news of the evacuation of the Central Bank building; After a secret security document was received, it spoke of the intention to storm it, and to make decisions by organized crime gangs that took advantage of the absence of the judiciary and the general situation in the country.

It is noteworthy that the Supreme Judicial Council and the Federal Supreme Court met in person and electronically on Tuesday morning; Following the open sit-in of the Sadrist movement’s demonstrators in front of the Supreme Judicial Council to demand the dissolution of the House of Representatives, by putting pressure on the Federal Supreme Court to issue a decision by the state order to dissolve the House of Representatives.

The Supreme Judicial Council stated, in a statement, that threatening messages were sent over the phone; To put pressure on the court, so the meeting decided to suspend the work of the Supreme Judicial Council, the courts affiliated with it, and the Federal Supreme Court; To protest against these unconstitutional and illegal behavior and to hold the government and the political party behind this sit-in legally responsible for the consequences of this behavior .

In the same context, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi cut short, on Tuesday morning, his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, and returned to Baghdad; In light of the developments in the current events in the country, and for the direct follow-up to the performance of the duties of the security forces in protecting the institutions of the judiciary and the state.

The Prime Minister warned that disrupting the work of the judicial institution exposes the country to real risks, stressing that the right to demonstrate is guaranteed in accordance with the constitution, with the need to respect state institutions to continue their work in the service of the people.

The Prime Minister called on all political forces to calm down, and to take advantage of the opportunity for national dialogue; To get the country out of its current crisis.

Al-Kazemi called for an immediate meeting of the leaders of the political forces; In order to activate the national dialogue procedures and defuse the crisis.

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Reasons to sit in front of the judiciary

Al-Sadr’s Minister vows to take a “surprising” move: The horns of power have come, and we have more

2022.08.24 - 11:59

 

Baghdad - people  

Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as "Al-Sadr's Minister," gave the reasons for the sit-in of the Sadrist movement's masses in front of the judiciary building yesterday.  

  

 

  

Al-Iraqi said in a statement, a copy of which was received by “People” (August 24, 2022), that “the horns of power have come against the revolution and I will characterize them in another article if they do not patronize, they came when we protested before the Supreme Judicial Council, and the reasons are as follows:  

First: For fear that the judiciary will resort to exposing their corruption files.  

Second: They thought that the demonstrators would storm the council, and therefore files would fall into their hands that would expose everyone without exception.  

Third: The (the framework) considers the judiciary to be the only protector for them.. If the sit-in continues in front of it, they will not have a future and will not be able to form a government.  

Fourth: The fall of the current regime does not please some, especially the American Embassy.  

Fifth: Perhaps the fall of corruption in the Iraqi judiciary means for them that the revolution may bring down corrupt people like them.  

Sixth: They consider the judiciary to be the head, and the fall of the head means the fall of what is below it.  

Seventh: What bothered them the most was the demand for the resignation of Faeq Zeidan, who is considered the biggest supporter of the tire.
As for what actually resulted from this sit-in, it is as follows:  

First: The revolutionaries have proven their courage and surprise, and this has frightened them. The Almighty said: (So did the people of the villages believe that our misfortune would come upon them while they were asleep).  

Second: We removed the international pressures by demanding dialogue with the corrupt, for they declared that they were forced not to.  

Third: I think that the judiciary will try to uncover some corruption files in order to stave off another sit-in.  

Fourth: Perhaps he will issue arrest warrants against those who demand reform, right or wrong, and not issue that against the other party, and this will reveal great corruption in the judicial institution and the people will be informed of their actions.  

Fifth: The exposure of some parties that used to claim moderation, impartiality and independence.  

Sixth: The announcement of the suspension of the work of the judiciary was not constitutional, which means that the judiciary is trying to remove suspicions from it in an illegal way, especially since the demonstration was peaceful.  

Seventh: It broke the noses of the corrupt, as they could not defend themselves and imitate the actions of the revolution, as they did previously with the call for millions of demonstrations last week.  

Eighth: Everyone is unanimously agreed that corruption has affected the judicial institution for twenty years, and most are unanimously agreed on that.. As soon as the (current) took a stand before it, the judiciary became unsurpassed and almost infallible, as well as corruption and unjustice.  

Ninth: Whether this step is considered a failure or a success.. it means that we will take another sudden step that they would not have imagined if the people decided to continue the revolution and undermine and anger the corrupt.

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Joint Operations denies declaring a state of security alert in Baghdad

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{Umniah: Al Furat News} The Joint Operations Command denied, on Tuesday, declaring a state of security alert in the capital, Baghdad.

 

A source from within the leadership told Al-Furat News that: "There is no official notification or directive declaring a state of security alert in the capital, Baghdad, or any region in Iraq."
"The security situation is stable and no breaches are recorded," the source said.
Some media and social networking sites circulated news that a state of security alert was announced in the capital, Baghdad, against the background of the sit-in in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building in the Green Zone.
The judicial authority in Iraq decided today, Tuesday, to suspend its work in the country against the backdrop of the open sit-in of the Sadrist movement’s demonstrators in front of the parliament to demand the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
And she stated in a statement, that the open sit-in of the Sadrist movement's demonstrators in front of the Supreme Judicial Council to demand the dissolution of the House of Representatives by pressuring the Federal Supreme Court to issue a state order to dissolve the House of Representatives and sending threatening messages over the phone to pressure the court, describing these actions as "unconstitutional and contrary to the law." ".
The Supreme Judicial Council also announced that the Karkh First Investigation Court is initiating procedures for collecting evidence of the crime of threatening the Federal Court to take legal measures against the perpetrators.

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Legal expert: Without the judiciary, the government institutions would not exist and the political system would not be built

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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The legal expert, Saad Al-Bakhti, confirmed, on Tuesday evening, that the Supreme Judicial Council is the backbone of building the political system in Iraq, and for its existence, government institutions would not exist.

 

Al-Bakhti told Al-Furat News that: "If it were not for the judiciary, government institutions would not exist. The judiciary is the backbone for building the foundations of the political system in Iraq," calling on the blocs addressing the scene from the coordinating framework and the Sadrist movement to "pride the national interest over partisan interests." 
 He added, "Also, all political blocs must confront the political scene, and if they have a certain desire, they must be judged by the judiciary and the constitution, given that they are a neutral party and their decisions are not selective, but rather stem from evidence, evidence and constitutional data."
Al-Bakhti described the repercussions of disrupting the judiciary as “dangerous on the political scene, as there is a vacuum for the executive authority, considering {the security of punishment is bad manners}, and the biggest losers are the people of the center and the south. Judiciary".
Commenting on the decision of the Judicial Council to proceed with taking legal measures against anyone who violates the law and disrupts public institutions, Al-Bakhti said, "There must be a serious stand by the judiciary by evacuating the parliament building and the return of government institutions to work again, away from any factional influence."
And the Supreme Judicial Council announced the resumption of work tomorrow, Wednesday, after the decision to suspend the impact of the sit-in in front of its building in the middle of the Green Zone today, Tuesday.
The Council also stressed, in a statement, to proceed with taking legal measures against anyone who violates the law and disrupts public institutions.
 

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Al-Kazemi issues strict orders to the armed forces as the political conflict intensifies

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{Political: Al Furat News} The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, affirmed that the Iraqi security and military forces will not be drawn into political conflicts, and will not be a party to them, and their duty will always remain to protect Iraq and its capabilities, and the sanctity of Iraqi blood.

Al-Kazemi directed, in a statement, that Al-Furat News received a copy of it, "to apply the harshest legal penalties against any member of the Iraqi security and military forces who violate the established instructions in this regard."

Al-Kazemi stressed, "The need for all security and military units to conduct an audit of their employees, and to apply legal procedures against violators."

The Prime Minister stressed, "to prevent the security and military institutions from issuing any statement of a political nature, or that represents a transgression and a suggestion that any institution is not committed to the applicable military and security context."

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The judiciary denies that judges are required to complain before international courts in yesterday's events

• Time: 08/24/2022 13:00:55
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{Political: Al Furat News} The Supreme Judicial Council denied the request of a group of judges to file a complaint before the international courts, regarding events in front of the council's building.

A statement by the judiciary, which the agency {Euphrates News} received a copy of, stated that “the judges and members of the public prosecution who continue to serve in particular are committed to the obligations and duties imposed on them by the Judicial Organization Law, including not to act with individual judgment in cases that occupy public opinion. For this reason, the Supreme Judicial Council denies the publication containing The complaint by the group of judges to the international courts regarding the events of August 23, 2022.

The statement added that "the Iraqi judiciary is competent and able to address any issue in accordance with the Iraqi laws in force."

Yesterday, Tuesday, the judicial authority in Iraq suspended the suspension of its work in the country “following the open sit-in of the Sadrist movement’s demonstrators in front of the Supreme Judicial Council to demand the dissolution of the House of Representatives by pressuring the Federal Supreme Court to issue a decision by the state order to dissolve the House of Representatives and sending threatening messages over the phone to pressure on court."

Yesterday evening, the judiciary decided to resume work normally in all courts, starting this morning, "after the demonstrators withdrew and the siege was lifted from the building of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Federal Supreme Court."

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"Minister Al-Sadr" talks about "another surprising step" after the sit-in of the Iraqi Judicial Council

 

Al Hurra - Washington

August 24, 2022

 

 

Sadr's supporters held a sit-in on Tuesday for hours in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building before withdrawing

A close associate of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, threatened, on Wednesday, to take "another surprising step", hours after ending a sit-in for his supporters in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building in Baghdad.

"Whether this step is considered a failure or a success... it means that we will take another surprising step that they do not think," said "Sadr Minister" Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi in a Facebook post.

Al-Iraqi criticized the Supreme Judicial Council's move to suspend its work against the backdrop of the sit-in, saying that this procedure was not "constitutional," noting that "the judiciary is trying to remove suspicions from it in an illegal way, especially since the demonstration was peaceful."

Al-Iraqi stressed that critics of the Sadrist sit-in in front of the Supreme Judicial Council fear that "the judiciary will resort to exposing their corruption files."

Al-Iraqi also said that "the (coordinating) framework considers the judiciary to be the only protector for them... and if the sit-in continues in front of it, they will not have a presence in the future and they will not be able to form a government."

On Tuesday, Sadr's supporters staged a sit-in for hours in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building in Baghdad, before they withdrew after al-Sadr urged them to leave, in the face of a stifling political crisis in Iraq. 

On Tuesday morning, hundreds of the Sadrist movement's supporters announced, directly in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building, the organization of a sit-in to achieve several demands, most notably the "dissolution of Parliament", in a move that was met with concern and condemning reactions from its opponents and prompted the Supreme Judicial Council to suspend its work during the day before announcing its appeal. Wednesday. 

The protesters set up tents in front of the building of the highest judicial authority in the country, amid a heavy security presence. Hours later, al-Sadr advised his supporters to withdraw and at the same time asked them to continue the sit-in in front of Parliament.

Since the October 2021 parliamentary elections, Iraq has been living in a state of political paralysis with the inability to elect a new president and form a new government, in light of continuous political differences.  

The level of escalation between the Sadrist movement and its opponents in the coordination framework rose on July 30, when al-Sadr supporters began a sit-in at the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone, demanding the dissolution of parliament and early elections. And this sit-in continues since then.

For their part, Sadr's opponents, in the coordination framework that includes the bloc of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and the Fatah bloc representing the Popular Mobilization, want to form a government before going to early elections. 

Supporters of the coordination framework have also been carrying out a sit-in in front of the Green Zone, which includes government institutions and Western diplomatic headquarters, since August 12. 

Al Hurra - Washington

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Judicial Council: We are proceeding with legal procedures against anyone who violates the law and disrupts public institutions

 

 2022-08-24 04:11

 

Shafaq News/ The Supreme Judicial Council stressed, on Wednesday, the continuation of taking legal measures against anyone who violates the law and disrupts institutions, in reference to the arrest warrants issued against leaders of the Sadrist movement.

The council said in a statement today, that "in view of the withdrawal of the demonstrators and the lifting of the siege on the building of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Federal Supreme Court, it was decided to resume work normally in all courts as of tomorrow morning, corresponding to 08/24/2022."

The statement expressed its thanks to "the local and international parties and personalities that support the judiciary and are keen on the principle of the rule of law and respect for the constitution."

In its statement, the council also stressed "to proceed with taking legal measures against anyone who violates the law and disrupts public institutions."

Yesterday, Tuesday, the judicial authority in Iraq decided to suspend its work in the country, following a sit-in by supporters of the Sadrist movement in front of the Supreme Judicial Council, demanding the dissolution of the Iraqi parliament.

Yesterday morning, dozens of supporters of the Sadrist movement went to the Supreme Judicial Council and began erecting the sit-in marquee in front of the council building, in a new development of an escalation that affected the judiciary after the legislative authority in light of a stifling political crisis the country is going through.

Yesterday, the Council issued arrest warrants against three leaders of the Sadrist movement against the background of the developments of events, they are: Sabah Al-Saadi, Muhammad Al-Saadi, and Ghayeb Al-Amiri.

This is the first time that the council building located in the fortified Green Zone in the center of the capital, Baghdad, witnessed protests because of its tight protection, but the followers of the prominent Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr have the ability to invade any official institution because they have a wide popular base in the regions of central and southern Iraq Supported by the "Saraya al-Salam", the military wing of the movement.

The protesters carried slogans calling for the implementation of the call of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to dissolve the Iraqi parliament, in preparation for holding early legislative elections in Iraq.

The demands made by the protesters before the Judicial Council, in addition to the dissolution of Parliament, included "identifying the largest bloc, fighting corruption and the corrupt, separating the Public Prosecution from the Supreme Judicial Council with the amendment, and not politicizing the judiciary."

On the tenth of August, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, asked the judicial authorities to work on dissolving the Iraqi parliament within a maximum period of the end of next week, urging at the same time the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, to set a date for early legislative elections in the country. .

The Judicial Council had confirmed on several occasions and another in an official statement in which he responded to al-Sadr, that he "does not have the authority to dissolve the House of Representatives," calling on "all political and media parties not to involve the judiciary in political rivalries and competitions."

The political scene in Iraq has been going through a dangerous turn since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and staged a sit-in in protest against Al-Sudani's nomination for the position of head of the next federal government.

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Bafel Talabani refuses to prejudice the Iraqi judiciary: We have no other choice but dialogue

 

 2022-08-24 04:46

 

Shafaq News/ The President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Jalal Talabani, expressed on Wednesday his support for the national demands for reform in Iraq, reiterating the need to provide protection for the country, preserve its stability, protect citizens' rights, confront corruption and develop the performance of institutions.

This came in a message he addressed today to the political parties against the background of the recent developments in Iraq, which was reviewed by Shafak News Agency, in which he said, "We emphasize unity, national efforts, the predominance of the language of dialogue and fruitful understanding, and adherence to the constitution."

He added, "We, like all national forces, believe in the necessity of the separation of powers as a basic principle for building a civil and democratic state, and we believe that the responsibility of the different parties is to abide by these principles, especially the independence of the judiciary," expressing his rejection of the events witnessed by the judicial institution, saying, "All political forces must To prevent these events from happening again.

Talabani stressed the need to provide a platform for all influential political forces to initiate a serious and sincere national dialogue, saying, "We have no other choice but to unite and start an open dialogue."

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Al-Sadr's Minister criticizes "the horns of power" for attacking the sit-in in front of the judiciary and summarizes 9 results of it

 

 2022-08-24 05:00

 

Shafaq News/ Mabat, known as the "minister" of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, criticized today, Wednesday, what he described as "trumpets of power" for attacking the sit-in in front of the Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad yesterday, while he outlined 9 issues that resulted from the sit-in.

Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi said, in a statement issued today, that "the trumpets of power have risen against the revolution," vowing, "I will characterize them in another article if they do not patronize."

He added that those "trumpets" came when we protested in front of the Supreme Judicial Council, summarizing the reasons for "fearing that the judiciary will resort to exposing their corruption files, and they thought that the demonstrators would storm the council and therefore files would fall into their hands that expose everyone without exception."

The "minister" also said that "(the framework) considers the judiciary the only protector for them... and if the sit-in continues in front of it, they will not have a presence in the future and they will not be able to form a government," pointing out that "the fall of the current regime does not please some, especially the American embassy." .

He also suggested that "the fall of corruption in the Iraqi judiciary means to them that the revolution may topple corrupt people like them," adding, "They consider the judiciary to be the head, and the fall of the head means the fall of what is below it."

He pointed out that "what bothered them the most was the demand for the resignation of Faek Zeidan, who is considered the biggest supporter (of the framework)," as he put it.

As for what resulted from this sit-in, it was for nine points.

First: The revolutionaries proved their courage and surprise, and this terrified them. The Almighty said: (So did the people of the towns believe that Our misfortune would come upon them while they were asleep?)

Second: We removed the international pressures by demanding dialogue with the corrupt, for they declared that they were forced not to.

Third: I think that the judiciary will try to uncover some corruption files in order to stave off another sit-in.

Fourth: Perhaps he will issue arrest warrants against those who demand reform, right or wrong, and not issue that against the other party, and this will reveal great corruption in the judicial institution and the people will be informed of their actions.

Fifth: The exposure of some parties that used to claim moderation, impartiality and independence.

Sixth: The announcement of the suspension of the judiciary's work was not constitutional, which means that the judiciary is trying to remove suspicions from it in an illegal way, especially since the demonstration was peaceful.

Seventh: It broke the noses of the corrupt, as they could not defend themselves and imitate the actions of the revolution, as they did previously with the call for millions of demonstrations last week.

Eighth: Everyone is unanimously agreed that corruption has affected the judicial institution for twenty years, and most are unanimously agreed on that.. As soon as the (current) took a stand before it, the judiciary became second to none and was almost infallible, as well as corruption and unjustice.

Ninth: Whether this step is considered a failure or a success.. it means that we will take another sudden step that they would not have thought of if the people decided to continue the revolution and undermine and anger the corrupt.

Al-Sadr concluded his statement by saying, "We have more."

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The Iraqi judiciary distances itself from the internationalization of the sit-ins of Sadr's supporters in front of the parliament building

 

 2022-08-24 06:10

 

 

Shafaq News/ Today, Wednesday, the Supreme Judicial Council denied the request of a group of judges to file a lawsuit before international courts regarding the chest sit-ins.

 

The council said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "The Supreme Judicial Council makes it clear that judges and members of the public prosecution who continue to serve in particular, are committed to the obligations and duties imposed on them by the Judicial Organization Law, including not to act with individual judgment in cases that concern public opinion."

The statement added, "This is why the Supreme Judicial Council denies the publication containing the claim of the group of judges of the complaint before the international courts regarding the events of August 23, 2022, especially since the Iraqi judiciary is the competent and able to address any issue in accordance with the Iraqi laws in force."

 

And news spread about the attempt of a group of Iraqi judges to file an international complaint with the International Tribunal after what they considered a chest threat to the judiciary, as a result of the sit-ins in front of the council’s headquarters, and the demand for the armed wing of the Sadrist movement, represented by Saraya al-Salam, to be placed on the list of global terrorism.

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Sadr minister waves unexpected move in coming days

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Al-Sadr's Minister is waving an unexpected step in the coming days - Iraq News (iraqakhbar-com.translate.goog)

 

News Source /Iraq Today Agency

 

News source / Iraq Today Agency

 

Baghdad - Iraq today:

The Sadrist movement in Iraq, led by Muqtada al-Sadr, waved today, Wednesday, by taking a "sudden and unthinkable step."

Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, al-Sadr’s spokesman, said in a press statement: “Whether the sit-ins in front of the Supreme Judicial Council building in Iraq on Tuesday were considered a failure or a success, it means that we will take another sudden step that does not occur to them if the people decide to continue the revolution and undermine the corrupt.” .

He explained that "the Judicial Council's announcement to suspend the work of the judiciary was not constitutional, which means that the judiciary is trying to remove suspicions from it in an illegal way, especially since the demonstration was peaceful."

Al-Sadr's spokesman suggested that "the Iraqi judiciary is trying to uncover some corruption files to stave off another sit-in, and perhaps it will issue arrest warrants against those who demand reform, right or wrong...".

He considered that the coordinating framework forces see the Iraqi judiciary as the only protector for them and that if the sit-in continues in front of it, they will not have a presence in the future and they will not be able to form a government, he said.

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Sounds like they're going for the long haul on dialogue...guess they'll just keep talking ( while nothing gets done ) until they put everyone into a coma.