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Shafaq News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's November elections: Al-Abadi Alliance hints at potential postponement
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, the Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr), led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, projected that political developments may lead to a shift in the November 11 parliamentary election date. Speaking to Shafaq News, alliance spokesperson Salam al-Zubaidi noted that the date had been officially announced by the government and endorsed by the Shiite Coordination Framework (CF). However, he cautioned that 'surprises' remain possible, pointing to the potential return of Muqtada al-Sadr's Patriotic Shiite Movement (Sadrist) and the conditions it could set, such as the early resignation of key executive officials. Although the timeline is currently supported by most political forces—the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) and the government—al-Zubaidi stressed that no arrangement is 'entirely fixed.' He explained that if parliament reconvenes and efforts to revise the Electoral Law resurface, a postponement would become highly likely.
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.
Shafaq News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Far-fetched fears: Iraq downplays risk to Syria's al-Sharaa during visit
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iraq's al-Nasr (Victory) Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, dismissed concerns about possible threats to Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa if he visits Baghdad soon, amid sharp political disagreements over Iraq's ties with Damascus. Speaking to Shafaq News, coalition spokesperson Aqeel al-Rudaini said the Iraqi government would be fully responsible for al-Sharaa's protection during any official visit. 'Even those who oppose the visit are unlikely to act in a way that would harm the government or tarnish Iraq's reputation,' he said. 'Targeting him is far-fetched—he would be under state protection.' Al-Rudaini also addressed legal concerns surrounding al-Sharaa—also known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, former leader of al-Nusra Front—who reportedly faces an outstanding Iraqi arrest warrant dating back to his time in al-Qaeda. 'There are international protocols,' al-Rudaini affirmed, noting that Iraq has not enforced numerous warrants against foreign individuals, including a pending arrest order for US President Donald Trump. 'You don't arrest a sitting head of state during an official visit.' Legal expert Mohammed Jumaa echoed that point, explaining that under both Iraqi and international law, heads of state enjoy immunity during their tenure. 'Any past charges against President al-Sharaa are effectively nullified while he holds office,' he told Shafaq News. The possibility of al-Sharaa visiting Baghdad has deepened divisions within Iraq's Coordination Framework, a bloc of Shiite political factions. A recent internal meeting exposed rifts, with senior figures such as Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq leader Qais al-Khazali absent, and State of Law leader Nouri al-Maliki leaving early due to disagreements—particularly over normalizing ties with Syria's transitional government under al-Sharaa. According to a political source familiar with the talks, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani defended his government's outreach to Damascus during the meeting. He argued that increased cooperation with Syria could bolster Iraq's border security and disrupt ISIS infiltration attempts, while also easing US pressure over Baghdad's regional posture.
Shafaq News
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
"Political money": Iraq's Victory Alliance warns of unfair elections
Shafaq News/ The results of the election will likely favor traditional political blocs with access to "political money,' Iraq's Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr), led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, warned on Friday. Alliance spokesman Aqil al-Rudaini told Shafaq News that the group remains allied with the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement (Al-Hikma) under the "Alliance of National State Forces " and is holding talks with both established and emerging parties to explore a "new approach" for the vote scheduled on November 11, 2025. 'There are now 60 registered coalitions out of 320 parties officially recognized by the electoral commission,' he revealed, adding that the ongoing voter registry updates suggest participation may surpass that of the last election despite the continued boycott by al-Sadr's Shiite Patriotic Movement (PSM). Al-Rudaini also warned that long-standing political forces remain active and are backing new or rebranded groups in an effort to retain influence. 'Despite Victory's popular base, elections are tilting toward those who possess financial resources and can buy votes,' he said. He stressed that Victory Alliance "has stayed away from such practices," adding that it 'has not touched public funds, does not engage in political money, and lacks the financial investments other parties rely on.' Iraq's electoral commission began updating voter rolls last month, a process expected to last one month. Nearly 30 million Iraqis are eligible to vote in the next parliamentary elections, according to Commission Spokesperson Jumana al-Ghalai. In January, Iraq's parliament approved an extension of the current Board of Commissioners overseeing the Independent High Electoral Commission, following a court ruling allowing their mandate to continue for two additional years.
Shafaq News
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Source: Former leaders unite in new front for Iraq's 2025 elections
Shafaq News/ A civil political front has been formed in Iraq to participate in the upcoming legislative elections in October, a well-informed political source revealed on Saturday. The source told Shafaq News that the front would include former Prime Ministers Haider al-Abadi and Ayad Allawi, along with Adnan al-Zurfi (formerly tasked with forming the government), former Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutlaq, MP Sajjad Salem, and other Sunni and Shiite figures from Basra, Al-Anbar, Saladin, and Nineveh provinces. The front is reportedly set to contest elections across all Iraqi regions, not just in the provinces of the aforementioned figures. In a similar move, a coalition of prominent Iraqi political figures formed the Iraqi National Civil Alliance in February to run in the upcoming elections.
