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Shafaq News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Coordination Framework calls for enhanced election security
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Monday, Iraq's Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite political factions, called for the swift approval of urgent legislation in parliament, underscoring the need to strengthen electoral security ahead of the national elections set for November 11, 2025. In a statement, the group confirmed holding its regular meeting at the office of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also attending. The talks focused on recent political and security developments, along with a range of national issues under active review. The discussion extended to regional and international developments, with participants reviewing how broader geopolitical shifts could influence Iraq's internal stability. They further stressed the importance of maintaining a unified national position in the face of external pressures, particularly those with potential to impact the country's security and political cohesion. Preparations for the parliamentary elections formed a core part of the meeting. Leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring a secure, transparent, and inclusive electoral environment—one capable of preserving procedural integrity and encouraging wide voter participation. The group finally urged the parliament to move swiftly on legislative measures they consider vital for safeguarding the electoral process, warning that further delays could undermine public confidence and institutional readiness.
Shafaq News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Beyond candidates: Al-Nasr Coalition demands electoral overhaul in Iraq
Shafaq News - Baghdad On Friday, Al-Nasr (Victory) Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, urged Iraqi authorities to reform the electoral process and bar corrupt individuals from participating in the upcoming elections. In a statement, the bloc reasserted that it will not nominate its own candidates but will support the National State Forces Alliance, framing the move as part of a national reform agenda, not from political interest." Underscoring the importance of political inclusivity and unity to confront Iraq's current challenges, the Coalition cautioned that repeated electoral boycotts—by voters or political forces—could further erode public trust in the democratic process. Iraq's 2021 elections were marked by low turnout and allegations of fraud. With key factions, including the Sadrist movement (Patriotic Shiite Movement) also opting out of the upcoming vote, observers warn of a widening legitimacy gap.
Rudaw Net
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iraq's Victory Coalition to skip election
Also in Iraq KRG delegation arrives in Baghdad amid efforts to resolve financial disputes Iraq's marshlands are drying up Sistani rep warns Iraqis to remain vigilant despite Iran-Israel truce Two Iraqi delegations to arrive in Erbil to resolve financial disputes with KRG A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Nasr (Victory) Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced on Friday that it will not field its own candidates in Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections because of concerns over electoral fraud. The Nasr Coalition will not take part in 'elections based on political money and lacking the determination to impose legal controls that prevent manipulation, vote-buying, and the exploitation of public funds, foreign money, and state resources,' it said in a statement. The coalition said it would instead back the National State Forces Alliance in the election. Abadi formed the Nasr Coalition in 2018 after splitting from the Dawa party, led by Nouri al-Maliki. Ahead of the 2021 elections, the Nasr Coalition joined forces with Ammar al-Hakim's National Wisdom Movement to form the National State Forces Alliance. The alliance campaigned under the slogan 'We want a country,' positioning itself as a centrist alternative amid widespread frustration over corruption and political divisions. They secured just a handful of seats. In its statement, the Nasr Coalition said that 'the weight of a political entity is not tied to its electoral size that lacks proper standards, but rather to its ethics, effectiveness, and national roles,' and called for electoral reform. Iraq will hold parliamentary elections in November. Abadi served as prime minister from 2014 to 2018.
Shafaq News
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's elections: Al-Nasr Coalition pulls out, backs State Forces Bloc
Shafaq News – Baghdad Al-Nasr Coalition (The Victory), led by former Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced on Friday that it will not field its candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections, opting instead to support the National State Forces Alliance. In a statement, the coalition affirmed its commitment to remaining part of the National State Forces Alliance. However, it said it would refrain from direct participation due to concerns over the integrity of the electoral environment. "Al-Nasr refuses to participate in elections dominated by political money and lacking firm enforcement of legal safeguards against manipulation, vote-buying, misuse of public funds, foreign financing, and exploitation of state resources," the statement read. The coalition argued that a political entity's credibility and ethical standing are defined by its conduct, not by its electoral size. 'True political weight comes from values, effectiveness, and national roles — not from flawed electoral metrics,' it added. Al-Nasr emphasized the need to reform the electoral process to ensure broader participation and the selection of competent leaders, urging a shift away from unethical influences that could distort election outcomes. 'A conscious, free, and fair vote is what produces leaders truly deserving of public office,' the statement said. The coalition also stressed the importance of preserving Iraq's democratic political order, warning against any attempts to undermine the system or promote instability. The parliamentary vote is set for November 11. Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission has finalized registration for political entities and continues to update the voter database, which now includes roughly 30 million registered voters.
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.
