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Shafaq News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's SLC Leader recovering after hospitalization
Shafaq News – Baghdad Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is recovering after a brief hospitalization in Baghdad, his advisor Abbas al-Moussawi revealed on Wednesday, dismissing rumors that he was in critical condition. In a statement, al-Moussawi confirmed that Al-Maliki resumed receiving guests, adding that since his discharge from the hospital, he has met with several political figures, including President Abdul Latif Rashid and Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zaidan, along with ministers and parliamentary leaders. Al-Maliki, a prominent figure in the Coordination Framework—a coalition of mainly Shiite political forces—also leads the State of Law Coalition (SLC), which holds 33 of 329 seats in Iraq's Parliament. He is running as a candidate in the 2025 elections in Baghdad.
Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Baghdad Governor race: Al-Sudani's pick faces Al-Maliki's
Shafaq News – Baghdad The Baghdad Provincial Council is set to hold a special session on Sunday to elect a new governor, a political source told Shafaq News. The vote, according to the source, has intensified a growing rivalry between two major political blocs: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Development and Reconstruction Coalition and the State of Law coalition (SLC), led by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. SLC has nominated Atwan al-Atwani, the Head of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, while al-Sudani's bloc is backing Dhulfiqar Thamer al-Fayyadh, a serving member of the Provincial Council. The vote follows the official retirement of the current governor, Abdul-Muttalib Al-Alawi, whose departure was approved by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Saturday. This marks the second time Al-Alawi has been removed from office in less than a month. On July 3, the Council previously voted to dismiss him and briefly appointed Haidar Mohan as governor.
Shafaq News
03-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Old faces, new money fuel Iraq's 2025 vote
Shafaq News Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections on November 11, 2025, are set to entrench the dominance of political elites, defying widespread public disillusionment with a stagnant and ineffective legislature. While most parties are expected to lose significant ground, observers warn that veteran powerbrokers—fortified by vast financial resources—are well-positioned to tighten their hold on the political arena. Old Figures, New Cycle Although the fifth parliamentary term faced wide criticism for legislative stagnation and oversight failures, figures themselves or their representatives, such as Nouri al-Maliki, Hadi Al-Ameri, Ammar Al-Hakim, Mohammed al-Halbousi, Khamis Al-Khanjar, Qais Al-Khazaali, Masoud Barzani, and Bafel Talabani, are widely expected to headline the electoral scene once again. Arab tribal leader Muzahim Al-Hewitt told Shafaq News that many parties could see their seats halved compared to the last election. 'People saw no real gains from this parliament. Services deteriorated, oversight vanished, and priorities shifted away from public welfare.' Despite that, Al-Hewitt believes that the current government has scored points with project delivery in more stable security conditions, contrasting it with previous governments' focus on counterterrorism. Political Money Tightens Its Grip Former MP Kamel Al-Ghurairi emphasized that 'All major players—Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish—have the money to buy votes, tribal loyalty, and public loyalty. That's the biggest threat to change.' He warned that electoral spending now reaches record highs, calling for stricter oversight by Iraq's High Electoral Commission. 'Unless there is real control, this vote- buying will block any effort to deliver real reform.' Al-Ghurairi also advocated investigating the origins of wealth among political figures since 2003, though he admitted that political interference makes enforcement unlikely. In turn, State of Law Coalition official Zuhair Al-Jalabi told Shafaq News, 'The Field is now shaped by wealth, not platforms,' adding that the withdrawal of the Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr), led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, was driven by excessive spending and alleged misuse of state resources. 'The fact that a coalition like Al-Nasr is stepping back says a lot. Add to that the Sadrists' continued boycott, and we have a distorted field.' Pointing to broader geopolitical uncertainties, he suggested that regional tensions—especially following the Israel–Iran war—could further destabilize Iraq's electoral environment.
Shafaq News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Maliki: Iraq must strengthen its state and security institutions
Shafaq News – Baghdad Nouri al-Maliki, the head of the State of Law Coalition, emphasized the need for Iraq to become a strong state capable of defending its sovereignty, warning that regional conflicts could eventually impact Iraq. In a statement released by his media office to mark the Islamic month of Muharram and the commemoration of Ashura, al-Maliki said that true reform should go beyond political slogans, 'It must involve a strategic framework that tackles weaknesses in state institutions, promotes social justice, improves living standards, provides essential services, and creates employment opportunities. These are legitimate rights of the people—not a favor from anyone or a political bargaining chip.' Al-Maliki also stressed the importance of conducting an urgent review of Iraq's security and military institutions to ensure they are capable of maintaining political, social, and security stability, and of defending the country from external threats. Referring to escalating regional tensions, he pointed out, 'Today, as the region undergoes dangerous transformations, and with the Israeli wars rolling from Gaza to Lebanon, then Syria, and now threatening the Islamic Republic [of Iran], Iraq will not remain immune.' 'Iraq must be a strong state, equipped with all means to defend its sovereignty, people, and sacred sites.' Al-Maliki concluded by noting that while global powers possess all forms of strength, Iraq must aspire to reach a similar level—not for aggression, as in the era of the former Ba'athist regime—but to safeguard its sovereignty, rights, and the higher interests of the Iraqi people.
Iraqi News
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Maliki: Iraq Will Not Be an Arena for Settling Scores
Baghdad-INA The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, confirmed today, Sunday, that Iraq will not be an arena for settling scores. The media office of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received today in his office the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev." He added that "the two sides exchanged views and perspectives on Russia's relations with Iraq and the mutual visits between officials of the two friendly countries." He noted that "regional and international developments in the region, particularly in Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon, and the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war, were reviewed, in addition to the ongoing negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America." According to the statement, the head of the State of Law Coalition pointed to "the importance of expanding the prospects of joint cooperation between Iraq and the Russian Federation in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples," explaining that "the Middle East is facing serious challenges that require work and cooperation to preserve security and stability and protect it from dangers." He stressed that "Iraq will not be an arena for settling scores." For his part, the Russian ambassador praised Iraq's efforts to "consolidate the foundations of peace in the region," stressing "Moscow's commitment to maintaining bilateral cooperation in the service of the security, stability, and prosperity of both countries."
