Iraqi News July 30 2022 Mass protests by Sadr supporters in Baghdad against Al-Sudani's candidacy
Al-Kazemi calls on the demonstrators to adhere to peacefulness and non-escalation
In a statement, Al-Furat News received a copy of it, Al-Kazemi directed, "The security forces protect the demonstrators, and called on the demonstrators to adhere to peacefulness in their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them, and protect official institutions."
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces stressed that "the continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests."
He stressed that "the security forces have a duty to protect official institutions, and stressed the need to take all legal measures to maintain order."
Mustafa Al Marsoumi
Al-Kazemi, Trying To Distance Himself: The Political Escalation Increases Street Tension
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The caretaker Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, confirmed, on Saturday, that the continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests, calling on the demonstrators to adhere to the peacefulness of their movement.
A statement by Al-Kazemi's office, which was seen by / the information, stated, "Al-Kazemi directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, and called on the demonstrators to adhere to peacefulness in their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them, and protect official institutions."
The statement quoted Al-Kazemi as saying, "The continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests."
He stressed that "the security forces have a duty to protect official institutions, and stressed the need to take all legal measures to maintain order."
Sadrist Movement's Demonstrators Reach The Outskirts Of The Green
Demonstrators from the Sadrist movement stormed, on Saturday, the concrete barrier lines placed on the Jumhuriya Bridge, to be able to reach the gate of the Green Zone.
The reporter of "Al-Maalouma" said that demonstrators from the Sadrist movement crossed all the barriers of the Jumhuriya Bridge and reached the outskirts of Al-Khadra.
He added, that the demonstrators' destination is to storm the Green Zone again.
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Kurdistan Democratic Party: The presidential file cannot be resolved in one session
Party member Wafaa Muhammad Karim told {Euphrates News}, "The resolution of the file of the Presidency of the Republic is fateful and related to public weight and decisions related to leaders, and it cannot be resolved in one session between Bafel Talabani and Fouad Hussein."
He added that "the situation requires holding a meeting within the single leadership and deciding the matter," noting that "the meeting of Pavel Talabani and Massoud Barzani included initiatives and trade-offs, which included offers to replace the presidency of the republic with the sovereign ministries and the deputy speaker of parliament in exchange for the union's waiver of the presidency."
"After any meeting, the parties ask for time to make a decision," he noted.
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Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators head from Tahrir Square to Al-Jumhuriya Bridge
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Tahrir Square before heading to Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capital, Baghdad.
The demonstrators crossed the concrete barriers placed on the Jumhuriya Bridge, and reached the outskirts of the Green Zone, which prompted the security forces to open water hoses from behind the concrete blocks to confront the storming attempts
Al-Sadr holds the political blocs in charge of any attack on peaceful demonstrators
Today, Saturday, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, held the political blocs responsible for any attack on peaceful .demonstrators near the Green Zone in Baghdad
Muhammad Salih al-Iraqi, known as "Minister of al-Sadr", said in a blog post that I followed (Baghdad Today), "In the name of God, we hold the political blocs responsible for any attack on peaceful demonstrators. The security forces are with ".reform and reform He added: "You stole Iraq's money, so it is enough for you to transgress against pure ".blood The Minister of Al-Sadr appended his post with the hashtag "#The ."People_The_Red_Line
Earlier, the Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, called for the protection of the demonstrators and the .commitment to peace
A statement by the Office of the Prime Minister received (Baghdad today), stated that "Al-Kazemi directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, and called on the demonstrators to adhere to the peacefulness of their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to ".protect them, and protect official institutions
Al-Kazemi stressed, according to the statement, that "the continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests," stressing that "the security forces have a duty to protect official institutions, and ".stressed the need to take all legal measures to maintain order
Earlier, our correspondent reported that 5 riot policemen were wounded
The (Baghdad Today) reporter said, "5 members of the riot police were wounded ".while they were confronting the demonstrators who were trying to storm Al-Khadra
An informed source said, earlier today, Saturday, that "important" leaders in the Sadrist movement are on their way to the demonstrators stationed .at the gates of the Green Zone in central Baghdad
The source told (Baghdad Today) that "there are important leaders in the Sadrist movement on their way to the last point reached by the demonstrators to control the ".situation and prevent any collision or friction with the security forces He added, "There are expectations that new instructions will be issued by the Minister of Sadr or the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, directly to ".determine the compass of the demonstrations in the coming hours
Today, Saturday, a security source stated that strict high security orders had been issued stating that the security forces would not clash with .Tahrir demonstrators
The source told (Baghdad Today) that "in implementation of the policy of containment to the greatest extent possible, the government issued strict higher ".orders stating not to clash with the Tahrir demonstrators He added that "it is unlikely that the scenario of storming Al-Khadra will be repeated again," adding, "especially since very large forces were deployed at the green gates ".on the part of the Ministry of Planning in anticipation of any emergency
The demonstrators, who follow the Sadrist movement, earlier in the day, toppled some of the concrete blocks surrounding the Green Zone, in an attempt to enter it, in a move described by a number of observers as "very dangerous" because this .demonstration coincides with the date of the parliament session
An angry tweet from Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi
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In the name of God
We blame the political blocs for any attack on the demonstrators. The security forces are with reform and reform with them. You stole Iraq's money, so stop trespassing on blood...
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Mass protests by Sadr supporters in Baghdad against Al-Sudani's candidacy
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) - Dozens of supporters of the Iraqi cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, gathered outside the parliament building in Baghdad, on Saturday, to protest against the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of prime minister.
Al-Sudani was officially nominated to lead the country on Monday, by the Coordinating Framework, which is the largest Shiite alliance in the Iraqi parliament.
His nomination followed the resignation of Sadr's bloc in the Iraqi parliament, a group of 70 lawmakers who withdrew from the ruling legislature last month in a show of strength after months of political deadlock.
Saturday's protests come after a meeting chaired by the current Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and attended by leaders of security services to discuss security plans in light of possible protests, the state-run Iraqi News Agency announced.
Al-Sadr's Minister publishes a new directive for his supporters regarding the judiciary
Minister of Al-Sadr, Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi, called today, Saturday, for the demonstrators not to infringe on the judiciary.
Al-Iraqi said in a post on his Facebook page: "It is forbidden to attack the headquarters of the judiciary ... and to return to the parliament because it is the symbol of the people."
Director of Al-Sadr's office: The people choose the open sit-in inside Parliament
The demonstrators announced, on Saturday, the start of an open sit-in inside the parliament building.
The people choose the open sit-in inside Parliament, may God protect you
Minister Al-Sadr: There is no need to go to the Judicial Council
Al-Sadr's Minister Salih Muhammad Al-Iraqi renewed his refusal to go to the Supreme Judicial Council
, and the Iraqi responded to a question by a follower of the Sadrist movement, who asked him a question in which he said: One of the necessities of religion is to go to the judiciary and overthrow the corrupt.
Iraqi Health announces the injury of 60 demonstrators in the vicinity of the Green Zone
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Security forces used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters
Today, Saturday, the Iraqi Ministry of Health announced that it had received 60 different injuries from the demonstrators, who were distributed among three hospitals, stressing that its institutions and staff will continue to mobilize to aid and treat the wounded.
The demonstrators were injured as they tried to storm the Green Zone in central Baghdad after the Iraqi security forces threw tear gas canisters and used water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas to stop them.
These skirmishes led to injuries, and cases of suffocation were recorded among the protesters, according to local media.
And local media quoted medical sources earlier as saying that "the tear gas bombs wounded 22 people, demonstrators and security forces." She also indicated that "the injuries were some cases of suffocation, and others were directly hit by tear gas canisters."
The coordination framework rejects the threat of the judiciary and calls for a peaceful demonstration that defends the state and its legitimacy urgent
Al-Attar said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it: "We are following with great concern the unfortunate events taking place in the capital, Baghdad, during these days, especially the encroachment on constitutional institutions, the storming of the parliament and the threat to attack the judiciary and attack official headquarters and security services."
He added: "While we recommend restraint and the utmost degree of patience and readiness, we call upon the masses of the Iraqi people who believe in the law, the constitution and constitutional legitimacy to demonstrate peacefully in defense of the state, its legitimacy and its institutions, foremost of which is the judicial and legislative authority, and to stand against this dangerous transgression and departure from the law, customs and Sharia."
He continued: "We also hold the political parties behind this escalation and transgression against the state and its institutions, we hold them fully responsible for what civil peace may be exposed to as a result of these illegal acts."
The framework concluded its statement by saying: "The state, its legitimacy, its constitutional institutions, and civil peace are a red line on all Iraqis, ready to defend it in all possible peaceful ways."
Mustafa Al Marsoumi
Al-Sadr's Minister comments on "infiltrators" in the demonstrations - Urgent
Saleh Muhammad al-Sadr, nicknamed Minister al-Sadr, commented today, Saturday, on those intruding in the demonstrations that started today.
And Al-Iraqi published a leaflet that said, "One of the brothers published, be very careful of the intruders who sabotage and the aim is to discredit the revolution of the Iraqi people.
Al-Iraqi responded to the post with the phrase "Well done."
A short while ago, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, while he called on the protesters to adhere to the peacefulness of their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them and protect official institutions
Earlier in the day, the demonstrators tried to bring down the concrete barriers in front of the Green Gate, on the one handThe Ministry of PlanningAfter they crossed the concrete barriers on the Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capitalBaghdad.
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In pictures.. Demonstrators bathing in the fountain of the Iraqi parliament
As part of their protests, followers of the leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, entered the Green Zone today, Saturday, and stormed the parliament building.
While these protests witnessed clashes with the security forces that resulted in a number of injuries, a number of demonstrators bathed in the fountain of the Iraqi Parliament.
The demonstrations come after his opponent nominated the "coordinating framework" Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani to head the next government, as the leader of the Sadrist movement seeks to prevent the holding of the parliament session scheduled today for the selection of the President of the Republic, who will assign the candidate of the largest bloc to form the government.
In conjunction with the demonstrations by Sadr's followers, the "coordinating framework" calls on the Iraqi people to "peaceful" demonstrations
Coinciding with the demonstrations by the followers of the leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, the "coordinating framework" called the Iraqi people for "peaceful" demonstrations
In a statement, the "Coordination Framework" in Iraq said: "We are following with great concern the unfortunate events taking place in the capital, Baghdad, during these days, especially the encroachment on constitutional institutions, the storming of the parliament, the threat to attack the judiciary and attacking official headquarters and security services."
The statement added: "While we recommend restraint and the utmost degree of patience and readiness, we call upon the masses of the Iraqi people who believe in the law, the constitution and constitutional legitimacy to demonstrate peacefully in defense of the state, its legitimacy and its institutions, foremost of which is the judicial and legislative authority, and to stand in the face of this dangerous transgression and deviation from the law, norms and Sharia."
And he added: "We also hold the political parties behind this escalation and transgression against the state and its institutions. We hold them fully responsible for what civil peace may be exposed to as a result of these acts that violate the law. The state, its legitimacy, its constitutional institutions, and civil peace are a red line for all Iraqis to prepare to defend it in all possible peaceful ways.
The coordination framework calls on Iraqis to demonstrate “in defense of the state”
Today, Saturday, the coordination framework blamed the political parties behind this escalation and transgression against the state and its institutions, while calling on the masses of the Iraqi people who believe in the law, the constitution and constitutional legitimacy to demonstrate peacefully.
A statement by the framework said, "We are following with great concern the unfortunate events taking place in the capital, Baghdad, during these days, especially the encroachment on constitutional institutions, the storming of the parliament, the threat to attack the judicial authority and attacking official headquarters and security services."
He continued, "We recommend restraint and the utmost patience and readiness," calling on "the masses of the Iraqi people who believe in the law, the constitution and constitutional legitimacy to demonstrate peacefully in defense of the state, its legitimacy and its institutions, foremost of which is the judicial and legislative authority, and to stand in the face of this dangerous transgression and departure from the law, customs and Sharia."
The framework forces held “the political parties behind this escalation and transgression against the state and its institutions fully responsible for what civil peace may be exposed to as a result of these illegal acts.”
He stressed that "the state, its legitimacy, its constitutional institutions, and civil peace are a red line, and all Iraqis must prepare to defend it in all possible peaceful ways.
Al-Kazemi calls for restraint: A thousand days of dialogue is better than a moment of bloodshed
On Saturday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi called for restraint and not to be drawn into collision, stressing that the fire of sedition will burn everyone.
Al-Kadhimi said in a recorded speech from the headquarters of the Joint Operations Command addressed to the Iraqi people and followed by Shafak News Agency, "I address you in this very sensitive circumstance, with all sincerity and love, and in this holy and Muharram month, and we are a people known for believing in noble and noble values and principles, we pardon and forgive. For the sake of brotherhood and equality, and for the lofty human and national goal.
He added, "This patient, sacrificial people, who has never been stingy for the sake of Iraq from its northernmost to its southernmost, and from its east to its west, deserves from us a response befitting the scale of these sacrifices. He loves malice and hatred, and looks forward to a future equal to the size of the sacrifices and suffering he went through.
Al-Kazemi continued, "The political blocs must sit, negotiate and reach an understanding for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis, and the language of treason and exclusion must be avoided, and a high and inclusive patriotic spirit must be displayed. A thousand days of quiet dialogue is better than a moment in which a drop of Iraqi blood is shed."
The Prime Minister called on everyone to "be calm, patient and rational, and not to be drawn into confrontation, and I call on citizens not to clash with the security forces and to respect state institutions," stressing by saying, "We must all cooperate to stop those who accelerate this strife, and everyone should know very well that the fire of Sedition will burn everyone."
He pointed out that "the circumstance is very difficult, and this is a bitter reality with great regret, and we must cooperate and stand together, so as not to push ourselves into the abyss. We must control our minds, consciences and consciences, and rally around Iraq and Iraqis, not around narrow interests."
He said, "Everyone bears the responsibility... the parties, the political class, the social forces and other influencers... We have to say it, yes, everyone, and everyone must act according to the rules of wisdom and insight for the sake of Iraq, so that we do not lose again," adding that "Iraq is a trust, We do not lose this trust... This is a word that I say honestly, and I hear what is said in secret and in public, and we are honest, but we hope that others will be honest this time for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis... We will take responsibility, and are ready to do anything for Iraq, and without hesitation. The dilemma is political, and its solution is political, and the solution is possible through sincere and constructive dialogue, and making concessions for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis.”
And he concluded by saying, "There are enough wise men and men in Iraq, but beware of the continuation of the political tension, so that the mines that we have striven for over the past two years to quietly dismantle them do not explode.
The first appearance of Muqtada al-Sadr after his supporters )stormed the Green Zone (photo
Saturday, the head of the Sadrist bloc, Hassan al-Adhari, published a new , picture of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr and the official of Saraya al-Salam, in conjunction with the demonstrations inside .the Green Zone The demonstrators, who follow the Sadrist movement, earlier in the day, toppled some of the concrete blocks surrounding the Green Zone, in an attempt to enter it, in a move described by a number of observers as "very dangerous" because this .demonstration coincides with the date of the parliament session
In the video.. Al-Kazemi's speech in light of recent developments
Today, Friday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi issued a new statement regarding .the developments of current events Al-Kazemi said in a statement received (Baghdad today): “I address you in this very sensitive circumstance, with all sincerity and love, and in this holy and Muharram month, and we are a people known for believing in lofty and noble values and principles. This patient, sacrificing people, who has never been stingy for the sake of Iraq from its northernmost to its southernmost, and from its east to its west, .deserves from us a response befitting the scale of these sacrifices
He added: "Our people yearn for life, and they do not like strife, blood, fighting, revenge and strife, and they do not like malice and hatred.
Treason and exclusion, and a high and inclusive patriotic spirit must be displayed, for a thousand days of .quiet dialogue is better than a moment in which a drop of Iraqi blood is shed Al-Kazemi called on everyone to "be calm, patient and rational, and not be drawn into confrontation, and I call on citizens not to clash with the security forces and to ".respect state institutions And he indicated that "we must all cooperate to stop those who accelerate this sedition, and everyone must know very well that the fire of sedition will burn everyone, if the circumstance is very difficult, and this is a bitter reality with great regret, and we must cooperate and join hands together, so as not to push ourselves into the abyss."
We have to govern our minds, consciences and conscience, and rally around Iraq and Iraqis, not around narrow interests. Everyone bears the responsibility... the parties, the political class, social forces and other influencers.. We have to say it, yes, everyone, and everyone should act according to the rules of ".wisdom and insight for the sake of Iraq. So that we don't lose again ...
He continued, "Iraq is a trust, so we do not lose this trust
This is a word that I say honestly, and I hear what is said in secret and in public, and we are honest, but we hope that others will be honest this time for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis... We will take responsibility, and are ready to do anything for Iraq, and without hesitation.. The dilemma is political, and its solution is political. And the solution is possible through sincere and constructive dialogue, and making concessions for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis. In Iraq, there are enough wise men and men, but beware of the continuation of political tension, so that the mines that we have striven for over the past two years to quietly dismantle them do not .explode
Today, Saturday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, called for cooperation in order to stop those who "accelerate sedition" and drag the country toward the abyss.
Al-Kazemi said in a visible speech, which was followed by "Nass" (July 30, 2022), that "the political blocs must sit, negotiate and understand for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis, and the language of treason and exclusion must be avoided, and a high and inclusive patriotic spirit must be displayed. A thousand days of quiet dialogue It is better than the moment when a drop of Iraqi blood is shed.”
The full speech of the Prime Minister on the latest developments: We call on the political blocs to reach an understanding
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Here is the text of the speech:
In the name of of Allah the Merciful
Our great Iraqi people..
my sisters, brothers and sons..
my good people..
Peace, mercy and blessings be upon you..
I address you in this very sensitive circumstance, with all sincerity and love, and in this holy and Muharram month, and we are a people known for believing in lofty and noble values and principles.
This patient and sacrificing people, who have never been stingy for the sake of Iraq from its northernmost to its southernmost, and from its east to its west, deserves a response befitting the scale of these sacrifices.
Our people yearn for life, and they do not like strife, blood, strife, revenge, and strife, and they do not like malice and hatred, and they look forward to a future equal to the size of the sacrifices and suffering they went through.
Accordingly, the political blocs must sit down, negotiate and reach an understanding for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis, and the language of treason and exclusion must be avoided, and a high and inclusive patriotic spirit must be displayed. A thousand days of quiet dialogue is better than a moment in which a drop of Iraqi blood is shed.
I call on everyone to be calm, patient and rational, and not be drawn into confrontation, and I call on citizens not to clash with the security forces and to respect state institutions.
We must all cooperate to stop those who accelerate this sedition, and everyone must know very well that the fire of sedition will burn everyone.
The circumstance is very difficult, and this is a bitter reality with great regret, and we must cooperate and unite all, so as not to push ourselves into the abyss. We have to govern our minds, consciences and conscience, and rally around Iraq and the Iraqis, not around narrow interests.
Everyone bears the responsibility... the parties, the political class, the social forces and other influencers.. We have to say it, yes, everyone, and everyone must act according to the rules of wisdom and insight for the sake of Iraq, so that we do not lose again.
Iraq is a trust, so we do not lose this trust.
This is a word that I say honestly, and I hear what is said in secret and in public, and we are honest, but we hope that others will be honest this time for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis.
We will bear the responsibility, and we are ready to do anything for Iraq, without hesitation.. The dilemma is political, and its solution is political, and the solution is possible through sincere and constructive dialogue, and making concessions for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis.
There are enough wise men and men in Iraq, but beware of the continuation of political tension, lest the mines that we have sought for the past two years to quietly dismantle will explode.
I lived..
And Iraq lived as a homeland for us and our children
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
Al-Halbousi decides to suspend parliament sessions and invites AlKazemi
Today, Saturday, the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, decided to .suspend parliament sessions, while he invited Al-Kazemi
Al-Halbousi said in a statement received (Baghdad Today): “Here we are living in difficult and sensitive times that require all of us to hold back, to show the highest degrees of dream and sincere national responsibility, in which everyone bears the results alike, no matter what and which direction they go. Considering, even between the parties, is a normal situation in the most advanced countries and among the most powerful democracies in the world, and whatever its climax, dialogue is the .solution. Congestion and tension And he continued: "In terms of national, political and functional responsibility, and in compliance with the constitutional oath of Article 50 of the Constitution, which obligated us to preserve the interests of the people, and based on Article 62 of the House of Representatives Law and its formations No. 13 of 2018, and Article :34/eighth of the bylaw of the House of Representatives, it was decided .First: Suspension of Parliament sessions until further notice Second: I call on the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to take the necessary measures to protect the institutions and the demonstrators, whom I call upon to .maintain their peace and preserve state property He added: "From here, I call on all the brothers, leaders and political blocs to an urgent national meeting, to achieve an effective and responsible national dialogue, the outcomes of which will be for the sake of the country, and to give priority to its interests over all partisan and factional interests, and to gather on one opinion that
preserves the country and the capabilities of the people, and expresses us from these The crisis that the people have long awaited for its solution, and our belief in the sanctity of these great days that recorded the martyrdom of Imam Hussein - . ;peace be upon him - and his pure family, and for the sake of its status
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Calling for "mutual" concessions, Al-Amiri calls on the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement for calm, restraint and deliberation
Today, Saturday, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri called on the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement to adopt the approach of "calm, restraint and deliberation," noting that what happened currently takes place within the limits of democratic practice, calling for "mutual" concessions.
Al-Amiri said in a statement received by Khabar Press (brother) "To all the dear brothers, the partners of the country in the coordinating framework and the Sadrist movement, and everyone who is concerned with the lives of Iraq and Iraqis, I invite you all to adopt the approach of calm, restraint and deliberation, and prefer the method of dialogue and constructive understanding in order to overcome differences." Which, whatever it is, it can be solved and dismantled quietly and away from emotions.”
Al-Amiri added that “everything that has happened so far is within the limits of democratic practice, but our patient people are looking with fear and caution at what the current situation may lead to of sedition, and what the chaos may cause in terms of bloodshed, God forbid, and thus the wishes of the enemies of Iraq who lie in wait will be fulfilled. by circles.”
Al-Amiri called on all the brothers concerned with this crisis to start preparing peaceful solutions that meet political demands on the basis of mutual understanding, concessions and respect for the constitution and the law. “.
Al-Amiri concluded his speech with “God, God is in the unity of the word, God is God in theranks, God is in Iraq.
The British Foreign Office Warns Its Citizens Against Traveling To Iraq Due To Tensions In The Green Zone And The North
The Foreign Affairs Office of the British Foreign Office has warned its citizens against traveling to Iraq at the present time, considering that the ongoing tensions in the Green Zone and the Turkish operations in northern Iraq could cause high risks to them.
The website of the Office of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement translated by "Al-Maalouma" that "there is an increased risk of tensions due to the protracted negotiations over the formation of the government after the elections that were held in October 2021. The protests are taking place in the international zone in and around Baghdad. The security situation could deteriorate rapidly. The situation remains uncertain and could worsen at short notice. Any marches or processions should be avoided, and the instructions of the local authorities should be followed.” According to him.
"There is the potential for an increased threat against Western interests, including against UK nationals," he added. You have to remain vigilant, have strong security arrangements and contingency plans in place, keep them in review, and keep abreast of the latest developments, including via the media and these travel advice.”
He continued, "Turkey is conducting regular military action in the north of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and sometimes in the south of the region, and therefore there are special risks in the mountainous areas, especially around Qandil and Makhmour and near the border with Turkey and the crossing points along the Iraqi-Turkish border may also be affected."
The report indicated that “the Iraqi government is taking measures to improve the structural integrity of the Mosul Dam, where there is a risk of the dam’s failure. It is currently impossible to accurately predict whether or not this might happen, as periodic lockdowns in response to coronavirus have occurred across Iraq and could happen in a short time. If this happens while you are in Iraq, you must comply with the local procedures introduced by the local authority.”
The United Nations Mission in Iraq calls for de-escalation
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The United Nations mission in Iraq called today, Saturday, to stop the escalation between the rival political forces.
The international mission said, in a statement today, that it requires preventing further violence and encouraging all actors to stop the escalation for the benefit of all Iraqis.
"The ongoing escalation is deeply troubling, and voices of reason and wisdom are essential," she added.
It is noteworthy that the Sadrist movement is leading a large demonstration in the parliament building and the headquarters of the Iraqi judiciary in the Green Zone in protest against the policies of its political rival, the coordinating framework
The Arab League calls on the Iraqi political forces to stop the escalation and raise the voice of wisdom
On Saturday, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, appealed to all Iraqi political forces to work quickly to stop the escalation curve and raise the voice of wisdom.
Jamal Rushdie, spokesman for the Secretary-General, said in a press statement, "Abu Al-Gheit is closely following the course of the current crisis in Iraq, and that he joins his voice with the voice of the wise Iraqi leaders who demand that everyone bear responsibility, and that all parties act prudently and put Iraq's supreme interest before it." any narrow personal or partisan interests.
He added, "Abu Al-Gheit urges stopping the escalation curve that may get the situation in the country out of control, and stresses that getting things out of control will not be in the interest of Iraq or in the interest of any party."
Rushdie explained, "The Secretary-General affirms that dialogue remains the only way to find a political solution to the current crisis, and that it requires a real and sincere dialogue between the various components of the political spectrum, with no tension or desire for monopoly."
America is concerned about the unrest in Baghdad and calls for restraint
America is concerned about the unrest in Baghdad and calls for restraint
The US Embassy in Baghdad issues a statement regarding the demonstrations
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Today, Saturday, the US embassy in Baghdad issued a statement regarding the .demonstrations
The embassy said in a statement received (Baghdad Today): "We are closely monitoring the disturbances that occurred today in Baghdad and are concerned ".about reports of violence She stressed that "the right to peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression are ".guaranteed in the Iraqi constitution And she added, "We join our voice in calling on the Iraqi political parties from all walks of life to exercise restraint, avoid violence and resolve their political differences ".through a peaceful process in accordance with the Iraqi constitution
Washington calls on the Iraqi political forces to exercise restraint and refrain from violence
Today, Saturday, the US Embassy in Baghdad called on political forces to adhere to restraint and to refrain from violence.
The embassy said in a statement received by Mawazine News, "We are closely monitoring the disturbances that occurred today in Baghdad and are concerned about reports of violence," noting that "the right to peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression are guaranteed in the Iraqi constitution."
She added, "We join our voice in calling on the Iraqi political parties from all walks of life to adhere to restraint, avoid violence and resolve their political differences through a peaceful process in accordance with the Iraqi constitution."
The coordination framework postpones its demonstrations until further notice
Today, Saturday, the coordination framework decided to postpone its demonstrations .scheduled to start tomorrow until further notice
The Preparatory Committee for the Demonstrations in Defense of Constitutional Legitimacy said in a statement received (Baghdad Today) “To all our dear people, based on the statements of the brothers, leaders of the coordination framework and the intervention of honorable clan elders and distinguished clerics, it was decided to postpone the date of the demonstrations defending the state and its institutions until further notice and to give time for dialogue and positive political solutions to ensure .unity and to avoid sedition and to miss the opportunity for its plaintiffs
The coordinating framework had earlier called on its supporters to stage a mass demonstration tomorrow, Sunday, under the slogan of demonstrations in defense of .constitutional legitimacy
Details of the Al-Kazemi and Zidane meeting
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Today, Saturday, the Judicial Council media revealed the details of the meeting of the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, and the Prime Minister, .Mustafa Al-Kazemi
And the judiciary's media stated in a statement received by (Baghdad Today) that "Faiq Zeidan received Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and the two sides discussed the measures taken by the government to protect the building of the Supreme ".Judicial Council
The statement added that "the President of the Judicial Council thanked the Prime Minister and the security forces for their efforts in protecting state institutions and ".the demonstrating citizens who express their protest through peaceful means He explained that "the two sides urged the political parties to adopt the language of dialogue to address the controversial points and the need to respect the ".constitutional contexts
Al-Kazemi directs to suspend official working hours tomorrow, Sunday
The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the suspension of official working hours in all official institutions, for tomorrow, Sunday.
And the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the suspension of official working hours in all official institutions, for tomorrow, Sunday, 7/31/2022, with the exception of security institutions, and that the working percentage be Service and health departments 50%.”
The Iraqi government will suspend the official working hours tomorrow, Sunday
The federal government decided to suspend the official working hours tomorrow, Sunday, in all state institutions and departments, except for the security services.
And the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers stated in a statement, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi directed the suspension of official working hours in all official institutions, for tomorrow, Sunday, 7/31/2022, with the exception of security institutions.
Al-Kazemi also directed that the service and health departments’ working hours should be 50%.
The Green Zone is open for the first time in 19 years: Al-Sadr's supporters decide to sleep in Parliament
Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators, affiliated with the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr , began preparing for the night inside the Green Zone in the center of the capital , Baghdad , whose outer wall and two of its private entrances were demolished during the storming of the area, this morning.
Despite the Iraqi forces’ re-deployment in the vicinity of the Green Zone, which includes Western diplomatic missions, most notably the American and British missions and the United Nations mission, in addition to the headquarters of the government, Parliament and the Presidency of the Republic, hundreds of Sadr’s supporters are still inside Parliament and in its external corridors and a number of public facilities in it.
The "Al-Araby Al-Jadeed" correspondent said that the Sadrist movement's activists brought trucks carrying food pots and blankets to the Green Zone for those who would remain inside
A prominent member of the Sadrist movement confirmed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that they will hold a sit-in in Parliament, and there is no tendency to withdraw from it at the present time.
This is the first time that the main fence of the fortified area has been demolished since 2003 during the US invasion of the country, which led to the establishment of what is known today as the Green Zone on the Tigris River in central Baghdad.
For his part, a member of the Sadrist movement, Ahmed Al-Wahidi, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "the outer wall will not be closed to allow cars and people to enter easily.
At the same time, he referred to "cooperation with the security forces," noting that "the buildings of diplomatic missions or sensitive departments and the homes of officials inside the Green Zone will not be reached."
However, other sources talked about the departure of some Iraqi officials, especially those affiliated with the "coordinating framework" coalition, the Green Zone, in anticipation of any uncalculated reactions by al-Sadr's supporters.
This intrusion is the second of its kind within three days. Last Wednesday, al-Sadr's supporters stormed the area and took control of parliament and other headquarters for several hours before the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, called on them to "return to their homes."
In the context, and in a step that was considered an attempt to reduce tension, local media said that "the coordinating framework decided to postpone the counter-demonstrations called by its supporters earlier today."
According to a statement issued by the "Preparatory Committee for the Demonstrations", which is linked to the coalition backed by Tehran, "it was decided to postpone the date of the demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, until further notice and to give time for dialogue and positive political solutions."
He attributed this to the fact that after "the intervention of noble clan sheikhs and distinguished clerics, it was decided to postpone the date of demonstrations defending the state and its institutions until further notice."
The statement pointed out that this step came in order to "give time for dialogue and positive political solutions to ensure unity and to avoid sedition and miss the opportunity for its plaintiffs.
An Economist Warns Of Government Paralysis In The Center And South
On Saturday, local economist Akram Al-Saadi warned of the repercussions of the demonstrations in Al-Khadra, which could lead to government paralysis in the center and south.
Al-Saadi said in an interview with Al-Information, that "regardless of the objectives of the demonstrations that stormed the Green Zone, they are very dangerous because they strike the heart of the government and its institutions and may lead to paralysis in its activities if the situation continues for several days."
Al-Saadi added, "The concern about the spark of the demonstrations moving to the cities of the south and center where the oil fields are, which leads to a very dangerous situation that directly threatens the structure of the national economy, pointing to any chaos that will have a catastrophic impact on the economy, which has mainly suffered from major setbacks in recent years."
He pointed out that "containing the demonstrations and restoring calm is extremely important in the file of Iraq, which is suffering from a severe economic crisis due to accumulated government failures."
The storming of the Green Zone and the control of the parliament building caused a state of concern that it would be the beginning of a massive chaos that would hit the capital and move to the rest of the governorates.
Al-Maliki: The framework must withdraw its candidate for prime minister and start a new dialogue with al-Sadr
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Independent MP Raed Al-Maliki confirmed today, Saturday, that the coordinating framework should start a new dialogue with the leader of the Sadrist movement, but after withdrawing their candidate for prime minister.
Al-Maliki added in a televised interview, followed by Earth News, that "it is necessary that there be a direct dialogue between the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, on basic points and on the amended paper before holding the early elections, on the basis of which the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, fought the operation."
He explained that “the presidency of the parliament had to clarify in advance to the public that there was no parliamentary session to elect the president of the republic on Saturday, in order to contain the escalation,” stressing that “the choice of Al-Sudani was a kind of urgency in not resolving the nomination of the president of the republic, and the constitutional steps begin by assigning the president of the republic from then on.” Prime Minister".
He continued, "The demands of the masses to hold elections are not a problem, but holding elections in Iraq needs to motivate the people to go out again to participate in them, as they are frustrated, after, after participating in several elections without any change."
He also stressed that “early elections must be accompanied by constitutional amendments regarding the candidate of the largest bloc, as well as the issue of a quorum in the session to elect the president of the republic, since without solving these problems, the equation will not change.”
He pointed out that "the coordination framework rushed a lot and did not study the reaction of the Sadrist movement after it withdrew from Parliament and submitted its members to resign," explaining that "the language of dialogue should prevail, and we hope that Sadr's response will be positive."
Al-Maliki stressed "the need for the framework to withdraw its candidate as a step to start a new dialogue with al-Sadr."
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