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On: Wednesday 18/1/2012 9:59
Write: Serena Jaudrey
gave Nuri al-Maliki Prime Minister of Iraq, yet the impression of his tendency to autocracy in a country not known is the dictatorship, and Maliki has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of government based on national partnership between the Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds.
But his move to arrest Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi and his request of the Parliament excluded his deputy, Saleh al-Mutlaq, raised a political storm threatens harmony in Iraq, conveyors, which was supported by the United States, it also raised questions about how serious the interest-Maliki, in any aspects of democracy.
said Ali al-Saffar , an analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit, "there is no doubt that (arrest warrant) has been planned in excised doubt responsible for the issuance, after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq."
The political conflict which carries flair sectarian manifested rapidly after withdrawal the U.S. in mid-December will affect Iraq's Sunni neighbors, who watch the strong links to al-Maliki to Iran.
in less than nine years at the end of Saddam's rule, harsh, feel free word (dictator) easily on the lips of the Iraqis.
Maliki has emerged in 2006, political able to access to the homogeneity of the parties to build his reputation as commander of Shiite saved Iraq from the brink of civil war, has appeared in the first stages of his rule, Shi'ite Muslim, won the respect of the year after he sent a force of the army to crush the Shi'ite militias in the south.
but the "National Alliance" failed to get the most votes during parliamentary elections in 2010, however construction of Maliki's way to a new cycle of the prime minister with the power-sharing agreement with other political parties.
As we find al-Maliki echoed that the power-sharing is no longer useful, but it also speaks constantly about the need to abide by the constitution.
Islamic roots
Maliki was a student when he joined the Dawa Party, which was founded in the fifties of last century, to confirm the role of Islam in public life, after the rise of secular Arab nationalism may seem Maliki other side of the political calm conciliatory as Western-style, he spoke sharply, irritable, and appeared to many he is trying to unite forces, has asked several times that he was not the source of charged Hashemi with terrorism, but the judicial system, and should be considered in case law.
Says Sami al-Askari, "even if he wanted Maliki to be a dictator, will not be able because of the Constitution, which distributes power, but Even in the decisions of the Council of Ministers correction it is, and has only one vote. "
Imitating Saddam
In a ceremony recently to mark the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the audience shouted, "Long live Iraq," Long live Maliki "the only leader of Iraq." The next day, was a further ceremony, and there were in the hall song glorifying al-Maliki, which says, "sunshine that would eliminate the darkness of the night." It will be recalled the days of Saddam.
And other things that raise concerns, the issue of cabinet security, which remained under the control of the grip of al-Maliki for more than a year, after the formation of his ministry, and apparently does not want to give up those positions quickly.
that the manifestations of the power-Maliki reflect the concentration of power forces security, influence the judiciary and the try to establish the authority of the tribes in the Sunni areas, he said Reidar Visser is responsible for the website of Iraq and says the writer Hewitt Othman (Kurdistan), that was the case with the owners, "are either with me or against me, have left the Americans in the city today." a new governor, "and is due to his arrogance and his inability to account the results of his work."
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey says, "I think that Maliki is trying to bridge the gap existing between him and his partners".
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warned neighboring countries,
said Maliki like the rest of the Shiite leaders, has strong ties Paljarh Iran, which is at odds with Saudi Arabia and its allies of the year.
"Maliki, a variety of ways, to deal with regional relations also deals with local issues, they (relations) are fraught with uncertainty and the sense that the neighboring countries linked to the outrageous plots to prevent his success in Iraq. " Says Safar.
The writer Hewitt Othman (Kurdistan), that was the case with the owners, "are either with me or against me, have left the Americans in the city today," a new governor, "and is due to his arrogance and his inability to account the results of his work."
The Ambassador U.S. in Iraq, James Jeffrey says, "I think that Maliki is trying to bridge the gap existing between him and his partners".
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On: Wednesday 18/1/2012 9:59
Write: Serena Jaudrey
gave Nuri al-Maliki Prime Minister of Iraq, yet the impression of his tendency to autocracy in a country not known is the dictatorship, and Maliki has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of government based on national partnership between the Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds.
But his move to arrest Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi and his request of the Parliament excluded his deputy, Saleh al-Mutlaq, raised a political storm threatens harmony in Iraq, conveyors, which was supported by the United States, it also raised questions about how serious the interest-Maliki, in any aspects of democracy.
said Ali al-Saffar , an analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit, "there is no doubt that (arrest warrant) has been planned in excised doubt responsible for the issuance, after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq."
The political conflict which carries flair sectarian manifested rapidly after withdrawal the U.S. in mid-December will affect Iraq's Sunni neighbors, who watch the strong links to al-Maliki to Iran.
in less than nine years at the end of Saddam's rule, harsh, feel free word (dictator) easily on the lips of the Iraqis.
Maliki has emerged in 2006, political able to access to the homogeneity of the parties to build his reputation as commander of Shiite saved Iraq from the brink of civil war, has appeared in the first stages of his rule, Shi'ite Muslim, won the respect of the year after he sent a force of the army to crush the Shi'ite militias in the south.
but the "National Alliance" failed to get the most votes during parliamentary elections in 2010, however construction of Maliki's way to a new cycle of the prime minister with the power-sharing agreement with other political parties.
As we find al-Maliki echoed that the power-sharing is no longer useful, but it also speaks constantly about the need to abide by the constitution.
Islamic roots
Maliki was a student when he joined the Dawa Party, which was founded in the fifties of last century, to confirm the role of Islam in public life, after the rise of secular Arab nationalism may seem Maliki other side of the political calm conciliatory as Western-style, he spoke sharply, irritable, and appeared to many he is trying to unite forces, has asked several times that he was not the source of charged Hashemi with terrorism, but the judicial system, and should be considered in case law.
Says Sami al-Askari, "even if he wanted Maliki to be a dictator, will not be able because of the Constitution, which distributes power, but Even in the decisions of the Council of Ministers correction it is, and has only one vote. "
Imitating Saddam
In a ceremony recently to mark the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the audience shouted, "Long live Iraq," Long live Maliki "the only leader of Iraq." The next day, was a further ceremony, and there were in the hall song glorifying al-Maliki, which says, "sunshine that would eliminate the darkness of the night." It will be recalled the days of Saddam.
And other things that raise concerns, the issue of cabinet security, which remained under the control of the grip of al-Maliki for more than a year, after the formation of his ministry, and apparently does not want to give up those positions quickly.
that the manifestations of the power-Maliki reflect the concentration of power forces security, influence the judiciary and the try to establish the authority of the tribes in the Sunni areas, he said Reidar Visser is responsible for the website of Iraq and says the writer Hewitt Othman (Kurdistan), that was the case with the owners, "are either with me or against me, have left the Americans in the city today." a new governor, "and is due to his arrogance and his inability to account the results of his work."
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq, James Jeffrey says, "I think that Maliki is trying to bridge the gap existing between him and his partners".
n the Christian Science Monitor [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
warned neighboring countries,
said Maliki like the rest of the Shiite leaders, has strong ties Paljarh Iran, which is at odds with Saudi Arabia and its allies of the year.
"Maliki, a variety of ways, to deal with regional relations also deals with local issues, they (relations) are fraught with uncertainty and the sense that the neighboring countries linked to the outrageous plots to prevent his success in Iraq. " Says Safar.
The writer Hewitt Othman (Kurdistan), that was the case with the owners, "are either with me or against me, have left the Americans in the city today," a new governor, "and is due to his arrogance and his inability to account the results of his work."
The Ambassador U.S. in Iraq, James Jeffrey says, "I think that Maliki is trying to bridge the gap existing between him and his partners".
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