A British report excludes the development of the Iraqi crisis into a direct clash

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[size=52]A British report excludes the development of the Iraqi crisis into a direct clash[/size]

[size=45]Translation: Hamed Ahmed[/size]
[size=45]A British report ruled out that the differences between the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework would lead to direct confrontation, stressing that Iraq is exhausted from violence.[/size]
[size=45]A report by the British (Middle East Eye) website, translated by Al-Mada, stated that "the capital, Baghdad, is once again being dragged to the brink of new security turmoil."[/size]
[size=45]The report added, "The residents of the capital, who over the past several years enjoyed a phase in which security measures eased with the absence of armed confrontations and explosions, are now protecting themselves against any possible disturbance that may erupt between two opposing political parties."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out, "The followers of the Sadrist movement decided to hold a sit-in inside the parliament building in response to the choice of their competitor to occupy the position of prime minister."[/size]
[size=45]The report stated, "The process of forming a government has been underway since the elections ended last October, but nothing has been achieved so far."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "In response to this situation, the Sadrists withdrew from the parliament, leaving the government formation process in the hands of the Shiite coordination parties close to Iran."[/size]
[size=45]The report pointed out that "tensions increased between the framework and Al-Sadr's followers, and on Monday, the framework held corresponding demonstrations in the capital, and there were fears among many Iraqis that things would lead to uncontrollable consequences."[/size]
[size=45]And he spoke, "The possibility of a conflict between the two parties highlights the fragility of the political system of Iraq, which was established since the US invasion of the country and the overthrow of the previous regime."[/size]
[size=45]The report added, "Iraq is often rated as the most corrupt country in the world, as unemployment, poverty, miserable health care, power outages, faltering services and a lack of security have been the daily premises of millions of Iraqis since 2003."[/size]
[size=45]While stressing that "fears of terrorist attacks by the terrorist organization ISIS and other groups have limited the ability of Iraqis to protest against these matters for years," he stated that "social activities, starting in 2015, began with demonstrations calling for reforming the entire political system and putting an end to it." to corruption.”[/size]
[size=45]The report stated, "The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, expressed his support for the anti-corruption protests, and his followers joined these demonstrations. In 2016, during one of the protests, protesters stormed the parliament building and the prime minister's office, a movement that has been repeated in recent days."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "These protests continued for several years that followed, especially in the southern governorates of Dhi Qar and Basra."[/size]
[size=45]The report continues, “In 2019, these protests expanded in size with the so-called October protests, which included tens of thousands of people who occupied the Tahrir Square area in central Baghdad and other areas across the country. They demand a change in the political system.[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "the October 2021 parliamentary elections took place after the introduction of a new election law designed to meet the protesters' calls to allow space for independent candidates to be elected from outside the political parties that ruled the country since 2003."[/size]
[size=45]The report stressed that "the elections witnessed the lowest rate of voter turnout in the history of Iraq, and it was 45%."[/size]
[size=45]He noted that "the Sadrist movement won the elections, followed by the Taqadm party of Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi, and then the State of Law coalition of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki."[/size]
[size=45]The report emphasized, “The formation of governments in Iraq has not been easy, since 2003, and the country is run according to the quota system, through which the parties seek to dominate key positions, divided among them according to sect, race, religion and clan subordination.” And he stated, "After the elections, Al-Sadr sought to form a majority government different from the quota system that previous governments were accustomed to, and the Sunnis and Kurds allied with him, but his rivals from the framework worked to obstruct this program."[/size]
[size=45]The report pointed out that "the parliament's boycott for months prevented the quorum required to elect the President of the Republic, which is the first stage before forming the government."[/size]
[size=45]And he added, "Al-Sadr, in an effort to break this deadlock, instructed his followers in June to withdraw from Parliament, leaving room for the parties of the coordination framework."[/size]
[size=45]However, the report added, "Things deteriorated further after their nomination of a figure supported by al-Maliki to occupy the position of prime minister."[/size]
[size=45]And he continues, "This prompted Al-Sadr's followers to storm Parliament on July 27 in protest against this nomination."[/size]
[size=45]The report went on to state that "Iraq, after the end of July, has remained without a government for the longest period in its history since 2003."[/size]
[size=45]He noted, "There have been fears for a long time, especially after the defeat of ISIS in 2017, that there will be conflicts between the main competing ruling parties."[/size]
[size=45]The report finds, "It is not possible to say that the current crisis may lead to this conflict, as the country is sufficiently exhausted from the violence that has engulfed it for nearly two decades."[/size]
[size=45]Despite this, the report does not believe that “the current conflict will lead to any significant change in the regime.”[/size]
[size=45]And the report went on, "The majority of Iraqis have long felt neglected and helpless, with all those joint parties unable to lead and support only a small segment of those who elected them."[/size]
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