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Shafaq News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Disguised guardianship: MP questions motive behind Turkish envoy to Iraq
Shafaq News/ Turkiye's recent appointment of a special envoy to Iraq sends 'negative signals,' an Iraqi lawmaker warned on Sunday. In a statement, MP Raed Al-Maliki expressed concern that the decision could pave the way for interference in Iraq's internal affairs or the imposition of 'disguised guardianship.' He submitted a formal parliamentary inquiry to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding this issue. On Thursday, the Turkish government appointed former Minister of Forestry and Water Affairs Veysel Eroglu as its special representative to Iraq. The appointment was confirmed in government decrees published in Turkiye's official gazette.
Shafaq News
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq moves forward with Popular Mobilization Authority Law
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Parliament is advancing legislation to formalize the Popular Mobilization Authority (PMA) Law, a senior lawmaker revealed on Thursday. Raed Al-Maliki, a member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, confirmed the bill passed its first reading and is slated for a second reading and vote in upcoming sessions. 'This law will shut the door on factions acting outside the PMF framework and reinforce state control over weapons,' he told Shafaq News. The proposed law defines the PMF's administrative and structural framework, Al-Maliki clarified, distinguishing it from the previously proposed Service and Retirement Law, which was withdrawn and returned to the Cabinet due to political disagreements. In March, the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee requested a delay in the second reading until procedural steps were finalized.
Shafaq News
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Personal Status Law to take effect immediately upon vote
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iraq's amended Personal Status Law will take effect immediately upon parliamentary approval, a member of the parliamentary Legal Committee confirmed. MP Raed Al-Maliki told Shafaq News, "Once the law is passed, it becomes legally binding without delay. The legal committee is awaiting the finalized draft from the Shiite Endowment Authority before proceeding." On Thursday, a political source confirmed that Iraq's Presidency ratified the amended Personal Status Law, along with the General Amnesty Law and the Property Restitution Law. The Iraqi Parliament passed these laws on January 21, but their approval was met with opposition, as several MPs objected to their bundled passage and filed a legal challenge with the Federal Supreme Court. The Personal Status Law has caused significant controversy, particularly among human rights organizations, such as Human Rights Watch who have expressed strong opposition, stating that the amendment would "allow religious authorities to govern marriage and inheritance matters." Similarly, the United Nations has warned that the amendments could "erode core human rights and protections for women and children in Iraq."
Shafaq News
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi MP: Supreme Court reject legal challenges 'under political pressure'
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Federal Supreme Court rejected lawmakers appeals 'under clear pressure', an Iraqi MP said on Tuesday. The member of the parliamentary legal committee, Raed Al-Maliki, told Shafaq News that they respect the court's decision to dismiss the legal challenges filed against the controversial laws (the General Amnesty Law, Personal Status Law, and Property Restitution Law), and the lawsuits rejection was expected. 'The ruling was driven by political considerations rather than legal grounds, with the court prioritizing the current situation over legal principles. Even the Federal Court itself is not convinced by the ruling," he claimed. Al-Maliki affirmed that they were satisfied with their objections, which were raised both during parliamentary sessions and the voting process, as well as in court, explaining that 'these objections were not aimed at blocking legislation but rather at correcting certain flaws in the provisions included in the laws.' 'Unfortunately, some of these provisions encourage corruption and allow criminals and terrorists to evade justice,' he warned. Regarding further legal challenges, he argued that some articles of the law are unconstitutional, 'which gives any individual or lawmaker the right to file new appeals against specific provisions of the law.' On the Personal Status Law, the Iraqi MP stated that the presidency will ratify it, followed by the restitution of properties, before its publication in the official gazette. Meanwhile, Parliament Speaker, Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, congratulated what he described as 'innocent prisoners and those awaiting their release,' emphasizing that parliamentary efforts to secure political consensus for passing the General Amnesty Law had succeeded. Earlier today, Iraq's Federal Supreme Court annulled its previous ruling that had suspended the implementation of three laws. However, the court also reiterated that no laws may be enacted in violation of the constitution.
Shafaq News
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi MPs firm on legal challenge against General Amnesty, "bundle voting"
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, a group of Iraqi lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to the General Amnesty Law in its current form and the practice of passing multiple laws in a single vote, vowing to 'push forward' with their legal challenge before the Federal Supreme Court. MP Raed Al-Maliki, a key opponent of the legislation, stated in a post on X that he and fellow lawmakers 'attended a court hearing on Thursday to follow up on their appeal against the January 21 parliamentary approval of amendments to the Personal Status Law, the Property Restitution Law, and the General Amnesty Law.' 'Certain parties attempted to dismiss the challenge and lift the court's injunction,' Al-Maliki said, 'but we remain steadfast in our efforts to remove dangerous provisions from the General Amnesty Law and prevent the misuse of bundle voting.' MP Mohammed Al-Khafaji echoed support for the lawsuit, describing the judiciary as 'the country's safeguard.' He emphasized that if the challenge succeeds, Parliament must revote on each law separately to 'ensure constitutional compliance,' stressing the need for amendments to prevent 'convicted terrorists and corrupt officials from benefiting from legal settlements.' Despite the Federal Supreme Court's injunction suspending the laws, courts across Iraq began enforcing the amended General Amnesty Law on Thursday based on directives from the Supreme Judicial Council. The ruling has been met with strong opposition from Sunni political factions and, to a lesser extent, Kurdish parties, who view it as judicial overreach. Notably, the January 21 parliamentary session, which saw the passing of the three controversial laws in a single vote, also triggered efforts to remove Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, accusing him of overseeing an 'unconstitutional voting process.'
