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Shafaq News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Sadiqoun bloc urges PMF Retirement Law approval
Shafaq News - Baghdad On Monday, the Sadiqoun parliamentary bloc, representing Asaib Ahl al-Haq, an Iran-aligned faction, urged the Iraqi government and lawmakers to expedite approval of the long-delayed Service and Retirement Law for members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). At a press conference, Sadiqoun leader Habib al-Halawi pressed for the legislation to be scheduled for the nearest parliamentary session, calling on the government to formally resend the draft to Parliament. Halawi emphasized that 'the law is not a privilege for a specific group,' but 'a recognition of the blood of martyrs and the rights of the wounded and those who fought.' The remarks followed recent televised comments by Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who claimed that the United States had obstructed the bill's progress and expressed opposition to any restructuring of the PMF. In March, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani withdrew the draft law from Parliament, citing the need to ease political tensions and avoid further disruptions to legislative sessions. At the time, parliamentary meetings were increasingly stalled over disputes concerning the law's inclusion on the agenda.
Shafaq News
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Lawmakers warn of Israeli activity in Iraq
Shafaq News/ MP Mohammed al-Baldawi of the Sadiqoun bloc, the political wing of Asaib Ahlal-Haq, said intelligence suggests drones may have been launched from Iraqi territory toward Iran, though Iraq's security services have yet to confirm this information officially. He told Shafaq News that Iranian officials had flagged some drone activity originating from Iraq, adding that Israel "has long maintained spy cells" and is now attempting to exploit Iraqi soil as a launchpad for attacks on Iran. In a separate press conference, Sadiqoun bloc leader Habib al-Tarfi warned that the continued presence of foreign military forces undermines Iraq's sovereignty and stability. He urged the government to expedite the procurement of defense capabilities—particularly air defense systems—to deter any potential external threats.
Shafaq News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Sadiqoun bloc slams 'Unconstitutional' deals with Turkiye
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraq's Sadiqoun parliamentary bloc denounced recent security and economic agreements reached between the Iraqi and Turkish governments, calling them 'unconstitutional.' Bloc chairman Habib al-Halawi, speaking at a press conference in the parliament building, accused the government of concluding key deals with Turkiye 'without consulting political blocs or informing lawmakers.' He called for immediate disclosure of the agreements to the Speaker of Parliament and relevant committees, stating, 'We reject any deal signed without legislative oversight.' Al-Halawi also urged the parliamentary Security and Defense Committee to investigate intelligence activities linked to the Nineveh Guard Forces and the Kirkuk Shield, requesting the summoning of the Foreign Minister and other officials for clarification. The official condemned ongoing Turkish military operations in northern Iraq, describing them as 'expansionist,' and blaming Ankara for repeated cross-border strikes, damage to farmland, and civilian casualties. He demanded the removal of Turkish military bases, warning that Ankara's presence poses a 'strategic threat' to Iraq and the Region. On the economic front, al-Halawi called on Turkiye to release Iraq's full water share, accusing it of using water as 'a political bargaining tool.' He noted that restricted flows have severely impacted agriculture and livestock sectors.
Iraqi News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Sadiqoun Bloc Applauds Iraqi Media Network's: A Cultural Testament to National Sacrifice
Baghdad – INA Sadiqoun parliamentary bloc extended commendation on Tuesday to the Iraqi Media Network for what it described as a culturally and nationally significant endeavor—an upcoming television series that seeks to immortalize the sacrifices of Iraqis in the face of terrorism. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), MP Zainab Jumaa Al-Mousawi hailed the launch of the production, describing it as 'a landmark series that dramatizes the historic fatwa of sufficient jihad and chronicles the valor of our people in confronting terrorism.' Al-Mousawi further emphasized that the project serves a greater purpose: the preservation of collective memory and the transmission of historical truth to future generations.
Shafaq News
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Exclusive: No time for Iraq Election Law tweaks
Shafaq News/ The majority of political forces in Iraq are in favor of maintaining the current Election Law, the Sadiqoun bloc announced on Saturday. Mohammed al-Baldawi, a member of the Sadiqoun bloc representing the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement led by Qais al-Khazali, emphasized to Shafaq News that amending the Election Law would require considerable time and spark significant debate. He highlighted that political blocs and lawmakers have yet to agree on a unified draft, warning that opening the law to revisions could lead to substantial changes in its provisions. "The process of modifying the law is complex and time-consuming. It will only open the door for endless debates," al-Baldawi remarked. While many blocs are in favour of retaining the existing law, al-Baldawi acknowledged that some blocs and independent members are advocating for revisions. Discussions are currently focused on the structure of electoral districts and the distribution of winning seats. "Each political group has its own perspective on how the law should be restructured, and this is making it difficult to find common ground," he explained. Al-Baldawi also cautioned that amending the law would likely delay the upcoming elections, confirming that 'the only way to ensure the elections proceed as planned is to keep the current law in place." The ongoing discussions on the Election Law coincide with preparations for the October 2025 Parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani recently met with Omar Ahmed Mohammed, the head of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), to assess the commission's readiness for the upcoming vote. As part of these preparations, the IHEC launched a voter registration update process last week, which will continue for one month. Mohammed Anouz, a member of the Iraqi Parliament's Legal Committee, commented last month that there has been no formal request to amend the law, describing the current discussions as "political talk."
