Independent deputies and parliamentary blocs to boycott today's parliamentary sessionIndependent deputies and parliamentary blocs to boycott today's parliamentary session

Shafaq News/ The Imtidad (EXTENSION) movement and independent deputies announced that they will boycott today's parliamentary session called by the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halboosi, to vote on his resignation and elect the first deputy.

Imtidad explained that the decision comes after a year of "conflict" that resulted in a "paralyze in

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Al-Sudani pledges to hold early electionAl-Sudani pledges to hold early election

Shafaq News / The Coordination Framework's candidate for the premiership, Mohammed Shiyaa al-Sudani, proposed a new solution for the energy crisis between Baghdad and Erbil.

Al-Sudani said in an interview with UTV channel that implementing the oil and gas law is the solution to the energy crisis between the two governments, and reiterated that the

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Al-Sudani to vote against al-Halboosi's resignation tomorrowAl-Sudani to vote against al-Halboosi's resignation tomorrow

Shafaq News / The Coordination Framework's candidate for premiership, Mohammed Shiyaa al-Sudani, said that he will vote against Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi's decision to resign. 

Al-Sudani said in an interview with UTV channel, "I stayed away from media since I was nominated as a candidate for the premiership. Our message to the people

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In a statement to Shafaq News, al-Khazali invites al-Sadr to dialogue In a statement to Shafaq News, al-Khazali invites al-Sadr to dialogue 

Shafaq News/ The doors of the Coordination Framework are always open to the Sadrist movement, leader of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement Qais al-Khazali said on Tuesday.

In a statement to Shafaq News Agency, al-Khazali said, "to overcome the political stalemate, dialogue is a must. Without dialogue, it is impossible."

Al-Khazali called on the leader

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Al-Siyada reiterates endorsement of al-Halboosi as PSAl-Siyada reiterates endorsement of al-Halboosi as PS

Shafaq News /  Al-Siyada alliance reiterated its endorsement of Mohammad al-Halboosi as a speaker of the Iraqi parliament.

The alliance called in a statement for a national dialogue that ends the political impasse and prevents any escalation that threatens stability and peace in the country.

The statement noted that new steps will be taken with

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Sunni MP on al-Halboosi's resignation: al-Siyada won't swim against the currentSunni MP on al-Halboosi's resignation: al-Siyada won't swim against the current

Shafaq News/ Al-Siyada (Sovereignty) bloc will accept the results of tomorrow's vote on the resignation of Iraq's parliament speaker, a Sunni lawmaker said on Tuesday. 

Parliament Speaker al-Halbousi is slated to submit his resignation on Wednesday, a leaked copy of the Iraqi legislative body's agenda showed yesterday.

It comes after nearly a year

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