Highlights/Thoughts
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1. The leader of the coalition of state law said the candidate's national ministry of the interior (Chalabi) will be subject to evaluation with other candidates to win the conviction of Maliki, who will likely at the same time be choosing figures outside the political agreements to fill the security ministries
2. Chalabi was officially nominated for the ministry of the interior by the National Alliance and the coalition of the Kurdish blocs
3. Aqeel Turaihi and Adnan al-Asadi are also candidates, but they both have not received Maliki's conviction and there is a reservation from some of the political blocs, most notably the List
4. It was pointed out that Chalabi has economic and administrative experience, but the position requires a military person to manage the interior ministry
5. The political blocs agreed under the Barzani initiatives and agreements that the National Alliance would receive the minister of interior posting in exchange for the List to fill the defense portfolio, but Maliki stressed that the person is an independent candidate
6. Most likely, al-Hassani, a member of the rule of law, will be chosen by Maliki to fill the defense portfolio
7. It was pointed out that Maliki is currently running all security ministries and that the factions have not yet reached agreement on the security positions: the interior, defense, and the director of intelligence
8. Another member of the state of law said that some of the reasons for the delays are related to the nominees not having the experience required and not being independent in their work
9. He explained that the problem of determining the security positions will not take long for Maliki, and said there are preparations for a meeting between council members and leaders to reach a decision on the positions
10. He said it is not permissible for anyone to deal in accordance with their wishes with the events because there is an agreement and constitutional norm that needs to be adhered to
As much as I don't want to believe the items in bold have truth to it, it is clear that Maliki's actions support what is being said. This is one of the causes of problems between Maliki and Allawi regarding the Defense Ministry. What's interesting is to see the state of law member say "there is an agreement" that needs to be adhered to. Yet, it is clear from what was said above that Maliki doesn't intend to stick with the agreements. It says it's likely he'll choose someone outside of the agreements.
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