Katyusha messages arrive at the house of the Iraqi parliament speaker

Katyusha messages arrive at the house of the Iraqi parliament speaker

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Baghdad..Adel Al-Nawab

Al-Halbousi announced the continuation of work to achieve a state where justice prevails (Getty)

[size=45]The political developments in the Iraqi arena during the past two days did not produce any real breakthrough in the current crisis related to the formation of the new government, or even agreement on the candidate for the presidency of the republic.[/size]
[size=45]On the other hand, Parliament Speaker  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] , by targeting his house in Anbar. This comes amid leaks obtained by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, confirming Parliament's intention to set a date for a new session to elect the President of the Republic, likely next week.[/size]

[size=45]The area from which the missiles that targeted Al-Halbousi's house were launched is under the influence of various armed factions[/size]

[size=45]This was followed by statements by the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, in which he confirmed that he would  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  , while keeping the door open for the forces that wish to participate in it, with the exception of the “State of Law” coalition led by former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.[/size]
[size=45]With an unconfirmed talk so far about the presence of the commander of the Iranian "Quds Force" General Ismail  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] , the "Coordination Framework" forces announced a meeting, which came as a response to al-Sadr's statements.[/size]
[size=45]The “Framework” forces renewed their rejection of the majority government, considering that it harms the unity of the majority component in Iraq and its political right, in reference to its refusal for Al-Sadr to join the Kurdish forces and the two Sunni Arab alliances to form the government.[/size]
[size=45]On the other hand, Al-Sadr made a phone call to the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, according to a statement issued by the first office, in which he confirmed the discussion of the current political crisis in Iraq.[/size]
[size=45]The country witnessed a new security development, which was the targeting of the house of Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi with Katyusha rockets, one of which landed near it, resulting in the injury of two residents of nearby houses. The attack was met with widespread political condemnation from parties and active forces in the country, who considered it an attempt to impose force on the political process.[/size]

[size=31]Messages targeting Al-Halbousi's house in Katyusha[/size]

[size=45]The missile attack on Al-Halbousi's house, in the Al-Halabsa area of ​​the city of Karma, east of Anbar, was followed by two statements by the Iraqi security forces, in which they confirmed the seizure of 5 other missiles targeting the same area.[/size]
[size=45]It reported that the attack was carried out from the Dhra'a Tigris border area with the city, which is under the influence of various armed factions, most notably the "Hezbollah Brigades", which is spread in the village of Rashad within the same area from which the rockets were launched.[/size]
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[size=45]The attack resulted in the wounding of two civilians, including a child. Al-Halbousi later took care of his treatment outside the country, according to what was confirmed by Iraqi local media close to him.[/size]
[size=45]While the Iraqi authorities pledged to open an investigation to uncover the perpetrators, the statements of President Barham Salih and political leaders, including the Speaker of Parliament himself, confirmed their accusation of armed militias and excluded the hypothesis of the “ISIS” organization in this matter.[/size]
[size=45]Saleh said, in a statement, that "the attack on the headquarters of the Speaker of Parliament in Anbar, which resulted in the injury of civilians, is a reprehensible terrorist act, and its timing targets national and constitutional entitlements." And he called for "the consolidation of the national ranks, and solidarity to protect civil peace and prevent stalkers, and to continue the path towards forming an Iraqi government that protects the higher interests of the country and responds to the aspirations of our people."[/size]
[size=45]In turn, Al-Halbousi said, commenting on the attack, that he "will continue to work to achieve a state in which justice prevails, from which injustice is removed and the forces of terrorism and non-states will be defeated, so that you can enjoy peace and security."[/size]
[size=45]A member of the "Progress" coalition in Anbar province, west of the country, Ahmed Al-Jumaili, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "the attack is similar in terms of  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, as well as  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] ."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "The operation is expected to be warning messages, in case Al-Halbousi continues his allied stance with Al-Sadr. They can be described as  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] .” He called on "political forces to sign a charter of honor to prevent the interference of arms or force in the political process, as the attack represents a dangerous turning point in the political track in Iraq," according to him.[/size]

[size=45]Ahmed Al-Jumaili: What happened is similar in terms of the executor of the attack on Al-Kazemi's house and the headquarters of parties[/size]

[size=45]The  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] came  a few hours after the announcement of a political alliance that brings together Sunni political forces, led by Khamis al-Khanjar, and includes about 70 deputies, who are from the “Progress” and “Azm” alliances, and it was called the “Sovereignty” alliance, without the participation of forces in it. Sunni politician, such as the current MP Muthanna al-Samarrai's group, which includes 8 members.[/size]

[size=31]Al-Sadr’s final position on the government … the “coordinating framework” was received[/size]

[size=45]In the meantime, Al-Sadr renewed, in a video speech broadcast last Tuesday evening, his adherence to the formation of the majority government, and the  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] . He stressed that a national majority government has become a necessity after corruption spread in the country, and some political forces implicated in corruption must be removed from the new government.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sadr indicated that “the coordinating framework forces rejected the conditions that he presented to reach an agreement on the next government, on top of which is the dissolution of the factions, preserving the state’s prestige and independence, and not being subordinate to anyone.”[/size]
[size=45]In response to al-Sadr's speech, the "Coordination Framework" said in a statement at dawn yesterday, Wednesday, that it "is keen to avoid more problems and crises, and to move towards serving citizens, the most important of which is agreeing on a prime minister who is able to cross the stage, and form the government according to the electoral merit."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "We still hope that the partners will respond to our project, as procrastination will pay Iraq its bill, especially with the security, economic and administrative risks and challenges that surround Iraq and the entire region."[/size]
[size=45]And he considered that “it is not correct in any case to weaken one component at the expense of another, because this is a cause of unfairness and injustice, and  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] .”[/size]
[size=45]He stressed, "We are not against the principle of the national majority, which is a respected demand, and many political forces have called for it. But this majority may not  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] .” He warned that the continuation of what he described as the "exclusionary approach" would push "to go to the opposition or boycott."[/size]
[size=45]Member of the Coordination Framework, Ali Al-Fatlawi, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, after the meeting of the coalition leaders at the home of the President of the Supreme Islamic Council, Hammam Hammoudi, which included Al-Maliki, Hadi Al-Amiri, Ahmed Al-Asadi, Haider Al-Abadi and other leaders, that “Iraq is going through a very complicated stage, The crisis is unprecedented.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Fatlawi added that “the solution will not be easy, with insistence on excluding influential political parties from the political process and the government. We see that this matter is supported by some external parties, who want a weak Iraqi government.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Fatlawi indicated that "there is a new movement, which we hope will mature in the coming hours, to prepare for a decisive meeting between the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework, to resolve the political crisis, or reach a closed road."[/size]
[size=45]He said: “We may witness, in the coming hours, a final and official position by the framework forces in declaring opposition or boycott. Nothing prevents us from these two options, other than the participation of all parties in the new government.”[/size]
[size=45]He added that "the Iraqi parliament, until now, has not set a date for the voting session on the new president of the republic. But in the event of reaching an agreement and final consensus on the government, the coordination framework and its allies are able to disrupt the voting session on the President of the Republic.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Fatlawi considered that “the selection of the new president of the republic must be by a two-thirds majority of the total parliament members (220 deputies), while the framework and its allies have more than 125 deputies, and this matter may be an important factor in resolving differences before the date of this session.” It is noteworthy that the number of seats in Parliament is 329.[/size]
[size=45]Sources from within the legal department in the House of Representatives told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the parliament’s presidency is heading to set a new session, which may be the middle of next week, to choose a new president.[/size]
[size=45]The Sadrist movement and the "Progress" and "Azm" blocs, and the "Kurdistan Democratic Party" support the latter's candidate, Hoshyar Zebari for the post of president, while the "Coordination Framework" forces have reservations about Zebari, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance and the uncle of the leader of the Democratic Party Massoud Barzani.[/size]

[size=45]The “coordinating framework” warned that the continuation of the “exclusionary approach” would push it to go to the opposition or boycott.[/size]

[size=45]The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan stands alone in supporting the renewal of the second term of the current president, Barham Salih. There are leaks that the "coordinating framework" may support Saleh, in response to the support of the Sadrist movement and its allies for Zebari. This means that the scenario of the majority of votes may be the strongest next week, if  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] do not agree  in their current negotiations.[/size]

[size=31]Al-Sadr and the "Coordination Framework" adhere to their positions on the government[/size]

[size=45]The Iraqi politician, who is close to the Sadrist movement, Manaf al-Moussawi, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "the information available to him until noon (yesterday) Wednesday confirms that the Sadrists are proceeding with the majority government, and the mediation did not result in any change." The coordinating framework forces are also sticking to their position.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Moussawi added that “there is full Sunni political support for al-Sadr, and a Kurdish one, represented by the Kurdistan Democratic Party. And the coordinating framework forces waving to go to the opposition, or even boycott, will not affect the formation of the new government.”[/size]
[size=45]He considered that “the first parliament session, and the election of the Presidency of the House of Representatives, drew the shape of the political process in Iraq at this stage. The parliament presidency was elected, despite the withdrawal of the coordination framework forces from the session.[/size]
[size=45]But al-Moussawi acknowledged, at the same time, the possibility of the political crisis “to reach a completely closed stage, with al-Sadr insisting on his position, and the failure of recent mediations to change it.”[/size]
[size=45]He said, "However, there are efforts to hold crucial meetings between the two parties, to announce final positions on the political crisis. These positions may be represented by announcing the framework of opposition or boycott, or the participation of parts of the framework with the Sadr government.” He described the coming hours as “a bus, in which the equations may change radically or partially.”[/size]

[size=31]Sunni and Kurdish support for the consensus of Shiite forces on the government[/size]

[size=45]In addition, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Repin Salam, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that “Kurdish political forces, even Sunnis, support any political consensus between Shiite forces.”[/size]
[size=45]But he indicated that it “also supports any option offered by al-Sadr, as he has the Shiite majority in Parliament. If he goes to the majority, we are with it, and if he goes to a government that is consensual with the coordination framework, we also support that, especially since the Kurdistan Democratic Party has a candidate for the presidency, and this candidate needs a majority of members to pass in Parliament. We, with al-Sadr and the Sunni political forces, are capable of this task in the next parliament session.”[/size]
[size=45]Salam considered that “boycotting the coordination framework forces or directing them to the opposition, will not affect the process of forming a government. There is a clear and declared parliamentary majority, capable of passing a majority government with the support of the Sadrists, Sunnis, Kurds, and independent representatives. But work is still going on to include Shiite political forces in the majority government, and this is what al-Sadr and his allies frankly want.”[/size]

[size=31]The political crisis has reached the point of exposure[/size]

[size=45]On the other hand, an expert in Iraqi political affairs, Ahmed Al-Sharifi, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that “the political crisis did not reach the stage of blockage and closure, but rather reached the stage of exposure. This exposure is through heading towards a majority government formed by Al-Sadr in alliance with Barzani, Al-Halbousi, Al-Khanjar and independent representatives.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sharifi indicated that “all efforts, whether internal or external, have failed to unify the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework in one bloc, and to move towards forming a government in which everyone participates. Therefore, there is currently no choice but the majority government, which al-Sadr wants, and which is supported by Sunni and Kurdish forces that have great weight in Parliament.[/size]
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