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State of Law Coalition insists on Sudani as candidate for Iraqi PM

PM:06:13:04/08/2022

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SULAIMANI — Fazil Zrijawi, a member of the State of Law Coalition’s Presidency, told local media on Thursday (August 4) the party insists on Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the Coordination Framework’s candidate for prime minister and on the formation of the Iraqi government in the near future.

Members of the State of Law responded to Sadr’s demands on Wednesday for the dissolution of parliament and the call for early elections, stating the political parties in Baghdad have yet to discuss snap elections and disbanding parliament.

Mahmood Hayal, an official in the State of Law, said political moves should be carried out by parties jointly, not by one particular faction imposing its view on others.

He added, he believed Sadr’s demands could have been achieved through dialogue instead of by force and threats.

Sadr made his announcement on Wednesday evening following days of sit-in demonstrations when his supporters broke into the highly fortified Green Zone in Baghdad and occupied the parliament building.

Falih Fayaz, the head of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has also responded to Sadr’s demand, saying the dissolution of parliament was a serious matter that would not be accepted if it was suggested by only one party. He stated the proposal could become accepted if there was mutual agreement.

(NRT Digital Media)