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Shafaq News
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Iraq's President rejects judicial intervention on court rulings
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid rejected a proposal by the State Administration Coalition (SAC)—an alliance of major Shiite, Sunni, and Kurdish parties—to hold a legal consultation on recent conflicting rulings issued by the Federal Supreme Court and the Court of Cassation. In a letter, Rashid warned that convening such a meeting would undermine the judiciary's independence, emphasizing that involving legal and constitutional experts could open the door to external interference. He recommended referring the matter to the Supreme Judicial Council instead. This objection comes amid rising tension within Iraq's highest judicial body, when nine judges—six permanent and three reserve—stepped down under external pressure, accusing certain government actors of attempting to influence the court for political purposes.
Shafaq News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Nasr warns: Iraq's political map hinges on November elections
Shafaq News/ The upcoming parliamentary elections will be the key determinant of Iraq's next government and the fate of the State Administration Coalition (SAC), al-Nasr Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, said on Sunday. Coalition spokesperson Salam al-Zubaidi told Shafaq News that speculation about the shape of the next cabinet is premature and should be left to the post-election landscape. 'Everything depends on what the ballot boxes yield. Current discussions are purely personal opinions, as no such proposals have been formally addressed within the Coordination Framework's meetings,' he said. Al-Zubaidi emphasized that the structure of Iraq's future government will be shaped by voter turnout and how political leaders form alliances after results are in. 'The current SAC is not a traditional political alliance but rather a coordination body established amid the vacuum created by the Sadrist withdrawal,' he noted, adding that the upcoming vote could either dissolve or reconfigure the coalition. He warned that low voter turnout could lead to the continued dominance of powerful blocs, keeping the political status quo intact. 'But if emerging or independent forces win enough seats, the landscape could change significantly,' he said. Iraq is preparing for legislative elections scheduled for November 11, 2025, with political parties launching preparations as early as April. According to Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), 106 political parties and 10 independent lists have registered interest in participating, alongside nine political coalitions, with one newly approved so far.
Asharq Al-Awsat
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iraq's Sudani Confirms Election Bid, Invites Syria's al-Sharaa to Arab Summit in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced his intention to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections and confirmed that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been officially invited to attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, scheduled for May 17. Speaking at the Sulaymaniyah Forum on Wednesday, al-Sudani addressed political leaders and government officials, presenting his government's accomplishments and vision. He emphasized Iraq's renewed efforts to assert its role in the Arab world, saying: 'We aim to host a successful Arab summit in Baghdad that reflects the country's strategic importance and provides a platform for addressing critical regional issues'. Al-Sudani noted that the summit will be an opportunity to build joint mechanisms to deal with shared challenges. 'President Ahmad al-Sharaa is welcome in Baghdad. We've extended an official invitation for his participation,' he said. On regional tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, al-Sudani stressed the importance of diplomacy. 'We have officially welcomed both direct and indirect negotiations between the two sides, and we hope they lead to peaceful outcomes that serve regional stability,' he underlined. Turning to domestic politics, al-Sudani confirmed he will run in the November 2025 elections but declined to name the coalition he will represent. He urged voters to distinguish between effective political programs and what he called the 'recycling of failed and corrupt agendas.' He credited the progress of his government to support from key political alliances, particularly the State Administration Coalition and the Coordination Framework. Meanwhile, Iraqi political parties are beginning to shape their election strategies, following the Electoral Commission's announcement that it has opened registration for candidate lists. Sources suggest the Coordination Framework may splinter into four main groups due to internal disagreements, though alliances with smaller factions are seen as more viable. On the sidelines of the forum, al-Sudani met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. The two leaders stressed the importance of keeping Iraq neutral amid regional conflicts and supporting peaceful resolutions. A statement from the Prime Minister's office said both parties agreed on maintaining strong coordination between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to safeguard national unity and serve Iraq's long-term interests.
Rudaw Net
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iraq's ruling coalition welcomes vote with no changes to electoral law
Also in Iraq Talabani, Sudani discuss delayed Kurdistan Region salaries Iraqi court issues arrest warrant for prominent Yazidi activist India-Iraq relations 'very strong': Ambassador Iraq inks 24,000 MW electricity deal with US company A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's governing coalition on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to hold parliamentary elections in November without introducing any amendments to the electoral law. The State Administration Coalition said it welcomed holding the elections 'in accordance with the current law and without any amendments,' according to a statement from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's office. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday set November 11, 2025, as the date for the next legislative elections, following pressure from the Shiite-led Coordination Framework, which had rejected calls for delaying the vote. The coalition, which includes parties backing Sudani's cabinet as well as the ruling parties of the Kurdistan Region, called on Iraqis 'to seize this constitutional opportunity to elect their representatives.' Iraq has changed its electoral system several times since 2003, alternating between laws that favor larger parties and reforms designed to support independent candidates. After mass protests in 2019, a new electoral law divided provinces into smaller districts, making it easier for independents to win seats. But in March 2023, parliament reversed those reforms, restoring larger districts. The change triggered criticism from independents and smaller parties, who accused major blocs of trying to sideline emerging political forces. Protests broke out in February 2023, with demonstrators saying that the changes would marginalize independent voices while benefiting established parties. Some lawmakers have proposed reinstating smaller districts or dividing large provinces to boost independents - moves blocked by the dominant parties. One proposed amendment would allocate 30 percent of parliamentary seats to candidates with the highest number of votes, while distributing the remaining 70 percent through a modified Sainte-Lague method, starting with a divisor of 1.5 rather than the traditional 1.0 - a change expected to disadvantage smaller parties and independents. The draft legislation also requires officials seeking election, including lawmakers, governors, and provincial council members, to resign before running. It further bans the use of state resources, such as welfare programs or land grants, in election campaigns.
Rudaw Net
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iraqi ministry says hundreds released daily under general amnesty law
Also in Iraq Iraqi parliament to vote on an anti-tobacco law next week: MP PM Sudani directs increased services to Faili Kurds on Faili Martyrs' Day Iraq repatriates nearly 700 nationals from Syria's al-Hol camp Five killed in Diwaniyah tribal dispute clash a day after a similar conflict in Basra A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's justice ministry said on Thursday that hundreds of people are being released across the country daily after a recently approved general amnesty law entered implementation. 'The implementation of the general amnesty law continues. Just yesterday, more than 800 beneficiaries of the law were released,' ministry spokesperson Ahmed al-Luaibi told Rudaw. According to the ministry's statistics, there are 30 prisons in Iraq with some 67,000 inmates, 1,600 of which are foreigners. The number excludes the Kurdistan Region's prisons and those held by security forces and different armed groups across the country. 'The process continues even during the [Eid al-Fitr] holidays,' Luaibi added, explaining that the release of prisoners is not under their jurisdiction but rather the Supreme Judicial Council's. The general amnesty, submitted by Sunni lawmakers, amended the 2016 law's definition of affiliation with terrorist organizations. This change was a key prerequisite for Sunni blocs to agree to join the ruling State Administration Coalition. Sunnis argue that thousands from their community have been unjustly imprisoned in Shiite-dominated Iraq since 2003 over alleged terrorism links. In mid February, the controversial law went into effect after being published in the Official Gazette of Iraq, along with two other controversial laws demanded by Shiite and Kurdish lawmakers - the personal status and land restitution laws, respectively. The Islamic State (ISIS) seized control of vast swathes of Iraqi territory in 2014. During the liberation process, thousands of people were arrested for alleged links to the jihadist group, especially in Sunni areas like Nineveh province. Malik Mohammed contributed to this report.
