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Shafaq News
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
November 2025 Elections: Sunni factions oppose altering Electoral Law
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Sunni political factions are rejecting any amendments to the country's Electoral Law, a Member of the Iraqi Parliament announced on Sunday. Speaking to Shafaq News, lawmaker Talal Khudair al-Zobaie explained that the Parliamentary Legal Committee had already dismissed proposals to alter the electoral legislation, arguing that such changes would conflict with rulings issued by the Federal Supreme Court and contradict the Iraqi constitution. 'Elections will proceed as scheduled, under the current legal framework.' His comments followed an earlier disclosure by Ahmed al-Badri, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Regions and Governorates, who revealed to our agency that a draft bill seeking to amend the law had been introduced and referred to the Legal Committee for review. Al-Badri also acknowledged deep divisions within the legislature, noting that while some political blocs support the proposed amendments, others are pushing to keep the law unchanged. Earlier this week, the Iraqi Cabinet approved November 11, 2025, as the official date for the country's next parliamentary elections. Imad Jameel, head of the media team at Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission, confirmed that the commission is fully prepared to proceed with the electoral process and holds no reservations about the proposed date.
Iraqi News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Legal Committee: IMN Management Puts a Lot of Work Into Creating Positive and Purposeful Content
The Parliamentary Legal Committee commended the management of the Iraqi Media Network on Friday for its focus on producing works with purposeful and positive content, following the great success of the series "Al-Naqeeb," which aired during the holy month of Ramadan. Committee member Raed Hamdan Al-Maliki said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "We followed with great interest the success achieved by the Iraqi Media Network in producing and broadcasting the series "Al-Naqeeb," which immortalized and embodied the heroic deeds of the martyr Harith Al-Sudani, one of the most prominent martyrs and heroes of the Intelligence Directorate in confronting takfiri terrorism during the difficult years experienced by our beloved Iraq."
Shafaq News
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Sources: Iraq's CF rejects Election Law amendments amid tight timeline
Shafaq News/ The majority of Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) factions have decided against amending the Election Law due to time constraints, sources within the bloc revealed on Thursday. 'Any amendments would need to be finalized by mid-April to allow the Independent High Electoral Commission sufficient time for implementation ahead of the general elections scheduled for October,' the sources told Shafaq News, adding that with less than two months remaining, such changes are deemed 'unrealistic.' The sources also noted a lack of consensus among key political groups, including Kurdish and Sunni parties, regarding potential amendments. They warned that attempts to push for changes could extend the lifespan of the government and parliament, leading to prolonged political disputes that could last at least six months. 'Such delays would disrupt parliamentary work, hinder the political process, and potentially undermine the government's legitimacy,' they explained. As for the proponents of amendments, the sources pointed out that they have sought to revise a clause allocating 20% of seats to candidates with the highest number of votes, regardless of party affiliation. 'The remaining 80% are distributed under the Sainte-Laguë method,' they clarified, describing this system as untested in Iraq. The Parliamentary Legal Committee confirmed, in February, that no official proposals or drafts to amend the law have been submitted, either from the government, parties, political blocs, or members of parliament. The proposed amendment to the Election Law and the shift to a multi-district system have recently stirred controversy in Iraq, especially as the elections approach. A rift has emerged, some experts suggest, within the CF—an alliance of all Shiite political groups and factions in Iraq, except the Sadrist Movement—over the proposed amendment. According to our sources, the debate has divided the CF into three factions: one fears the amendment could jeopardize political stability, another remains undecided, and the third strongly supports the change. Meanwhile, Kurdish forces reportedly maintain a neutral stance, while Sunni leaders deem the discussion premature.
Shafaq News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Amnesty Law to cover key figure in Theft of the Century
Shafaq News/ The recently passed Iraqi General Amnesty Law will include Haitham Al-Jubouri, one of the main figures involved in the Theft of the Century, the Parliamentary Legal Committee announced on Tuesday. In 2022, more than three trillion Iraqi dinars (2.5 billion USD) were lost in a tax embezzlement case known as the Theft of the Century, involving figures such as Nour Zuhair, Raad Jouhi, Al-Jubouri, and others. Committee member Mohammad Jassim Al-Khafaji confirmed in a post on Facebook that one of "the public money thieves" will be included in the amnesty, with hundreds more set to follow. "We did not receive support when we asked for the law to be safeguarded against these mercenaries who stole the people's money, and we were accused of opposing the innocent and the oppressed,' he added. The MP attached his post with an official request, signed by Judge Khaled Saddam, Head of the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court, addressed to the Baghdad Karkh Appeals Court, requesting the inclusion of Al-Jubouri in the Amnesty Law. Earlier, Independent MP Yasser Al-Husseini revealed that the law would include those involved in the embezzlement issue as well as other corrupt individuals, while the Legal Committee denied claims that it would include Zuhair, the main suspect.
Jordan News
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
The Parliamentary Legal Committee Discusses the Draft Mediation Law for Civil Dispute Resolution - Jordan News
The Parliamentary Legal Committee is set to discuss, on Sunday, the draft Mediation Law for Civil Dispute Resolution of 2019. Earlier, the head of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Mustafa Al-Amawi, stated that the bill aims to enhance alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the burden on courts and encourage disputing parties to resort to mediation as a quick and effective procedure for resolving civil cases. اضافة اعلان Al-Amawi added that the committee reviewed the provisions of the bill and provided feedback on the organizational procedures and the role of the legal mediator. He emphasized the need to ensure a balance between expediting litigation and protecting the rights of the disputing parties. He also confirmed that the committee will continue studying the bill in consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure the law is drafted in alignment with best legal practices and strengthens an environment of effective justice.
