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Shafaq News
5 days ago
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- Shafaq News
Iraqi PM's bloc meets Parliament Speaker after session disruption
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Monday, Iraq's Reconstruction and Development Bloc (Al-Aamar wal-Tanmia), led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met with Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani to address the tensions and confrontations that disrupted the day's parliamentary session. Speaking to Shafaq News, Firas Al-Muslamawi described the incident as 'unprecedented,' attributing shared responsibility to the parliamentary leadership. He also indicated that the meeting centered on restoring order and pushing ahead with legislative work. 'Maintaining regular sessions and moving forward with key priorities is vital. Our focus is on resolving disputes and ensuring institutional responsibility,' he added. The exchange followed a dispute that erupted during a phone call between al-Mashhadani and First Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi. The disagreement was triggered by remarks concerning the Service and Retirement Law for Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) personnel, along with other unresolved bills. Tensions escalated when al-Mandalawi later entered the speaker's office to pursue the discussion. A second altercation broke out inside the Council of Representatives chamber involving al-Mashhadani, al-Mandalawi, and members of the Coordination Framework, prompting the postponement of the day's session.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi Sunni MPs to address Parliament Speaker clash
Shafaq News - Baghdad Iraqi Sunni lawmakers will meet on Monday to issue a joint stance following a dispute between Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani and First Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi, a political source told Shafaq News. The source said the dispute began during a phone call and escalated when al-Mandalawi visited al-Mashhadani's office to continue the discussion. The disagreement centered on recent comments regarding the Service and Retirement Law for Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members and other legislative issues. A second confrontation later occurred inside the Council of Representatives involving al-Mashhadani, al-Mandalawi, and members of the Shiite-led Coordination Framework, prompting the postponement of today's parliamentary session. In a televised interview aired earlier, al-Mashhadani warned of possible nationwide protests next month, suggesting that Iraq could move toward forming an emergency government if security conditions deteriorate. He also referred to messages from the United States urging the integration of PMF units into the official security forces, instead of restructuring the group. Independent MP Alaa al-Haidari criticized the remarks, calling for a public apology. He further described the statements as damaging to national identity, stressing that efforts to remove al-Mashhadani from office would begin if no apology is made.
