Iraqi Cleric Commits To Form National Majority Government

Baghdad : Nov 19, 2009 - Moqtada al-Sadr, a prominent Shia cleric in Iraq, has created a plan for Iraqs political process.

It includes the creation of a National Majority Government and dissolution uncontrolled Armed GroupsAl-Sadrs party was the frontrunner at the October 10 elections.

He stated in a televised conference held from Najaf, a Shia holy place of Shia Islam, that the only options are either a National Majority Government or a National Opposition (in Parliament)." Xinhua reports.

Al-Sadr addressed losing parties to the election, saying "The integrity of the elections was witnessed by the world." According to the cleric, the roadmap contained several conditions, such as that "the parties who wish to be part of the government must hold their corrupted persons accountable", and also eliminate uncontrolled arm groups must surrender their arms to the Hashd Shaabi forces.

The former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is the commander-in-chief for the Iraqi forces.The agreement also stated that parties must "severe all foreign relations so that Iraq retains its prestige and independence and that they do not interfere with the affairs of neighboring countries in order to save Iraq from unnecessary wars.

" On October 10, Iraq had early parliamentary election.The Sadrist Movement led by al-Sadr took control with over 70 seats.

Al-Fateh Coalition(Conquest) garnered 17 seats, compared to 47 in 2018s parliamentary elections.ksk/ #Iraqi #Cleric #Commits #Form #National #Majority.