Retired Iraqi General: Clashes Among 6 Iraqi Factions Will Bring Mayhem For Years

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
By Paul Martin

Mohammed Al-Samarae
BusinessInsider.com
Aug. 19, 2014

Democracy is still a new process for Iraqis after decades of autocratic rule and life under military occupation.

Embracing it as a governing system is accompanied by new difficulties and headaches. After each round of elections, conflicts emerge between the leaders of the multiple political blocs when it comes time to form a new government.

The most recent political crisis broke out after the electoral victory of Nuri al-Maliki’s State of Law Party, part of Iraq’s largest political coalition, the National Alliance. According to the constitution and a ruling by the Iraqi Federal Court, Maliki should be asked by the president to form a new government.

The heads of several major political blocs, however, were strongly opposed to a third term for Maliki. They warned of a possible civil war and the division of Iraq if he were invited to form a government. Maliki’s government was certainly not worthy of a third term. Now, with the support of the Iranian government a decisive factor,Haider al-Abadi has been asked by the president to form a government as prime minister.

The Rest…HERE

Leave a Reply

Join the revolution in 2018. Revolution Radio is 100% volunteer ran. Any contributions are greatly appreciated. God bless!

Follow us on Twitter