Tag Archives: Muqtada al-Sadr

The Iraqi Coordination Framework (CF) revealed that the next government would be formed before the end of October, confirming that the dialogue among the political forces would continue in this regard. A CF deputy, Gharib Askar, said, “The Framework continues the dialogue with the political forces to form the new …

The United Nations Security Council has “appealed for calm and restraint” in Iraq, asking the parties to refrain from violence and seek a political solution, days after the Arab country saw a two-day turmoil. The UNSC issued a statement on Thursday following this week’s developments in Iraq. Condemning the violence …

On Tuesday, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, called on the leaders of the coordination framework to communicate with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to calm the souls and come up with a political solution that addresses the issue of early elections and the management of …

The Iraqis praised the recent decision of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, while everyone welcomed his commitment to the words and wisdom of the reference. The Iraqis are deliberating Muqtada al-Sadr’s decision in his speech hours ago with more praise and welcome for his wisdom and courage …

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, on Tuesday, apologizes to the Iraqi people and directs the withdrawal of his supporters Al-Sadr said in a press conference followed by Al-Ghadeer: “It saddens me a lot what happens in Iraq, and I apologize to the Iraqi people and that they …

The coordination framework expressed its regret over the unfortunate developments that included the attack on a number of state institutions in the central and southern governorates, calling on the Sadrist movement in a statement to return to the dialogue table. Here is the text of the statement: In the name …

Iraq’s outgoing President Barham Salih warned that the heightened political tension might plunge the country into “abysmal and perilous mazes”, urging everyone to show self-restraint and avoid escalation. “The rights of peaceful demonstration and the freedom of expression are guaranteed by the constitution as long as law is respected and …

Security authorities on Monday declared a total curfew in the Iraqi capital city, Baghdad, as tension simmers after the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced political retirement. Al-Sadr announced he is walking out of politics in a statement he shared on Twitter earlier today. In the aftermath, followers …

The Presidents of the Republic, Barham Salih, Ministers Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, and the Supreme Judiciary, Faiq Zaidan, called for calm, stopping the political escalation and adopting dialogue to end the current differences. A statement by the Presidency of the Republic, received by “Al-Ghadeer”, stated that “the President of …

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced his permanent retirement from political work on Monday. ِThe retirement triggered the followers of al-Sadr to rally outside the presidential palace inside Baghdad’s Green Zone. Al-Ghadeer News Agency correspondent said that a group of protestors, mainly supporters of the Sadrist movement, …

The Supreme Judicial Council announced in a statement on Tuesday that al-Karkh First Investigation Court started collecting evidence of the “crime of threatening the Federal Supreme Court”, before taking the necessary steps in this regard. The Iraqi Judicial authority decided to suspend its activity on Tuesday following the Sadrist supporters’ …

The demonstrators of legitimacy near the Suspension Bridge, Baghdad started withdrawing. According to the reporter of Al-Ghadeer said on Monday, the demonstrators began to withdraw from the Suspension Bridge in central Baghdad, leaving the protest area. Earlier today, a huge demonstration began near the Green Zone, Baghdad amid intensive security …

The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance and the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, confirmed on Wednesday, that Al-Hananah’s meeting with Muqtada Al-Sadr was positive and responsible. Al-Amiri said in a brief statement, “The meeting was positive and responsible and based on the interest for a strong state …

The coordination framework of the Shiite forces confirmed, on Thursday, that it will together with the Sadrist bloc form the next government. Al-Fateh coalition spokesman Ahmed Al-Asadi said in a televised statement that “the coordination framework and the Sadrist bloc will both form the next government.” In response to a …

Iraqi coordination framework meeting today, Thursday, with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, focused on the continuation of the legal and public steps to follow up on the issue of the election results, support for the Popular Mobilization (PMF), and confirm the exit of foreign forces according to …

The head of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, confirmed, on Thursday, that he seeks to form a majority government or go to the opposition. “We are seeking to form a national majority government, and our word is either a national majority government or we will go to the national opposition,” …

Thousands demonstrated in Baghdad, other governorates for the second day in a row against the results of the parliamentary elections. Alghadeer correspondent said that demonstrators gathered in front of the office of the Independent High Electoral Commission in Kirkuk, calling the federal government to cancel the results of the elections …

Thousands of Iraq demonstrators have rallied nationwide to denounce the electoral commission results of last week’s legislative poll, according to which the Sairoon Alliance, led by influential Shia Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, has made progress and is staking its claim as the “largest bloc” in the house. On Sunday, people …

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Sayyed Muqtada al-Sadr, announced on Thursday, that he will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, while confirming that he has withdrawn his support from those in the government. Al-Sadr said in a speech, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that …

According to Iraq’s local media, people from “all of the Iraqi provinces” have gathered in the ongoing rally to condemn the Americans’ illegal presence in the country, after the US assassinated Iraqi PMF commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad earlier this month. The protesters are carrying banners and chanting slogans …