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Shafaq News
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Sadr's decision on elections: candidacy is blocked
Shafaq News/ A source in Al-Hanana, the residence of the Shiite Patriotic Movement's Leader Muqtada al-Sadr, revealed on Thursday that Al-Sadr has effectively barred any participation in the upcoming elections, following his latest decision. The source told Shafaq News Agency, "Al-Sadr has made it clear that he will not participate in the upcoming elections, and therefore, none of his political followers or former parliamentarians are allowed to take part', adding that this is now mandatory for everyone, 'even those wishing to join other lists or coalitions that may be linked to the Sadrist movement." He explained that Al-Sadr's current position means that anyone who participates in the elections will be considered expelled from the movement, and will no longer be under the umbrella of the Sadr family." Earlier on Thursday, Al-Sadr had announced his decision to boycott the upcoming elections, citing "corruption and corrupt individuals,' stating that Iraq "is living its final breaths." In recent months, there had been speculation about al-Sadr's return to the political process through participation in the elections, especially after he urged his supporters to update their voter registrations. Sources had previously indicated that most political blocs, under various titles and affiliations, sent representatives to Najaf in an attempt to gauge al-Sadr's stance on participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections. In June 2022, al-Sadr decided to withdraw from the political process in Iraq and refrained from participating in any future elections, as he refused to collaborate with "corrupt politicians," after calling for the resignation of all his 73 parliamentary members.
Shafaq News
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Sadr refuse Gaza's displacement plans, supporting Jordan, Egypt
Shafaq News/ Muqtada Al-Sadr, leader of the Shiite Patriotic Movement, issued a message on Tuesday to Jordan and Egypt regarding US plans to displace residents from the Gaza Strip to their territories. In a post, Al-Sadr expressed hope that Jordan and Egypt "can stand united against the forced relocation of our loved ones from Gaza and Palestine to their lands,' arguing that preventing the displacement would preserve the Palestinian cause and maintain regional security and peace. "We, the Iraqi people, are fully prepared to cooperate with them to ensure the Arab region enjoys peace and security, and to keep away the destructive US interventions," Al-Sadr added. He also called for a unified Arab and Islamic stance in supporting the Palestinian people and opposing their forced relocation. Opposition to US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan has been strong, with both Jordan and Egypt among the most prominent voices rejecting the proposal. Both countries have affirmed the possibility of rebuilding Gaza without displacing its residents.
Shafaq News
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Shiite Patriotic Movement dismisses reports of election registration
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, a senior official from the Shiite Patriotic Movement, led by Muqtada Al-Sadr, denied reports that the movement had registered an electoral list with Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). The source, speaking to Shafaq News Agency, stated, "This information is completely false, and to date, the movement has not registered any list under its name or as a substitute within the commission." The official, who requested anonymity, further clarified that Muqtada Al-Sadr has not yet made a final decision regarding the Shiite Patriotic Movement's participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections. "The information we have received from Al-Hanana suggests that a decision may be issued within the next two months," the source added. Several news outlets had earlier reported that the Shiite Patriotic Movement (Sadrist Movement) had registered with the IHEC to contest the next parliamentary elections. On April 13, 2024, the movement, led by Muqtada Al-Sadr, announced a rebranding of its public name to the "Shiite Patriotic Movement," a move that analysts viewed as part of efforts to return to the political arena. In early February, Rahman Al-Jaza'iri, a leader in the Coordination Framework, revealed that the official announcement on the return of the Shiite Patriotic Movement would likely come after Ramadan, with the movement expected to be a strong contender in the upcoming elections. Al-Jaza'iri told Shafaq News Agency that political leaders are working on defining alliances, though there remains uncertainty over the movement's participation in the elections. He suggested that Muqtada Al-Sadr could make an official announcement following the holy month. Al-Jaza'iri also noted that some lawmakers have withdrawn from various alliances, with expectations that some might join the Shiite Patriotic Movement. Mid-February, political sources told Shafaq News that most political blocs had sent representatives to Najaf to discuss Muqtada Al-Sadr's stance on participation in the upcoming elections. However, no conclusive path has been determined, as the decision is still dependent on Al-Sadr's will. Recent discussions within the Coordination Framework have focused on urging Al-Sadr to participate in the elections, amidst internal divisions within the framework. It is worth noting that in June 2022, Al-Sadr decided to withdraw from Iraq's political process and declared he would not participate in any future elections, following his call for the resignation of his 73 MPs, citing a refusal to collaborate with "corrupt" politicians.
