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1. The Basra governer resigned amid pressures from demonstrators to step down over lack of sufficient basic services in the oil rich province
2. Thousands took to the streets to call for the resignation of Sheltagh Abboud
3. The Basra provincial council media official said there was a meeting with security leaders, Basra MPs, and provincial councilors to assign an alternative for Abboud
4. Demonstrators also called for the resignation of the electricity director in the city
5. They also want Abboud to formally provide an apology
6. The Iraqi parliament's Basra MP confirmed Abboud's resignation and the assigning of his first deputy in his place on a temporary basis
Friday, February 25, 2011
2-25-11 Hasnawi: Parliament may pass a resolution Monday to suspend the first sacking of the provincial councils
Highlights/Thoughts
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1. An MP from the Sadrist movement said that Parliament will take a decision on Monday regarding the provincial councils, districts, and areas to either suspend their membership or dismiss them entirely, which would require the formation of new elections
2. He said that the demonstrations did not call for bringing down the political system, but called for better services, the expulsion of the spoilers, and asked for the removal of the provincial House of Representatives that would have the final say in this matter
3. He said that Parliament will listen to the demands of Mtazahrihm and, if necessary, will remove the Baghdad governor from office
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1. An MP from the Sadrist movement said that Parliament will take a decision on Monday regarding the provincial councils, districts, and areas to either suspend their membership or dismiss them entirely, which would require the formation of new elections
2. He said that the demonstrations did not call for bringing down the political system, but called for better services, the expulsion of the spoilers, and asked for the removal of the provincial House of Representatives that would have the final say in this matter
3. He said that Parliament will listen to the demands of Mtazahrihm and, if necessary, will remove the Baghdad governor from office
2-25-11 Nujafi says iraq in new phrase and parliament is supreme
Highlights/Thoughts
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1. Nujaifi said that Iraq is passing through a new phase which is developing plans for reform
2. He pointed out that parliament will take a new supreme authority in the country
3. During a meeting with the Iraqi community, he said there are forces seeking to reform the political situation in Iraq through the restructuring of the state, fighting against corruption, and he promised to send a parliamentary committee to examine the problems and constraints experienced by Iraqis in Syria
4. Nujaifi arrived in Syria yesterday and met with President Bashar Assad
5. They discussed bilateral relations and developments on the Arab and International arena
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1. Nujaifi said that Iraq is passing through a new phase which is developing plans for reform
2. He pointed out that parliament will take a new supreme authority in the country
3. During a meeting with the Iraqi community, he said there are forces seeking to reform the political situation in Iraq through the restructuring of the state, fighting against corruption, and he promised to send a parliamentary committee to examine the problems and constraints experienced by Iraqis in Syria
4. Nujaifi arrived in Syria yesterday and met with President Bashar Assad
5. They discussed bilateral relations and developments on the Arab and International arena
2-25-11 Skype chat - Ray's update from Steve I
Highlights/Thoughts
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ RUMORS
1. Ray said Maliki was on TV and told the people that he would present the 3 security ministers to Parliament next week
2. No specific date given
3. Protests went very good as predicted
4. Ray still feels strongly about next week being positive
5. The last 3 candidates must be approved
6. The 3 candidates look to a be a shoe in as Parliament indicated that if Maliki approves of them, they will vote them in
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Ray's Update by SteveI ------> "Greetings, I just got off the phone with Ray a few minutes ago. According to the information that was provided, Ray stated that Maliki was on TV and told the people he would present his final 3 candidates to the Parliament next week. When I asked Ray what next week meant, he said a specific date was not given. It could be Sunday, or thereafter. If you have any questions, please ask as Ray will keep this post updated. All protests went very good as previous predicted. Nothing much more to share at this point. I still feel very strongly about next week being very positive and perhaps some results we are all looking for. Remember that we need to see the last three candidates approved. Have a great weekend. Blessings, Steve"
[12:12:25 PM] follow up post from Ray ----> "From what my contact says. The three candidates are shoe ins. Parliament has indicated that if Maliki approves of them then they will be voted in. Blessings, Ray"
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ RUMORS
1. Ray said Maliki was on TV and told the people that he would present the 3 security ministers to Parliament next week
2. No specific date given
3. Protests went very good as predicted
4. Ray still feels strongly about next week being positive
5. The last 3 candidates must be approved
6. The 3 candidates look to a be a shoe in as Parliament indicated that if Maliki approves of them, they will vote them in
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Ray's Update by SteveI ------> "Greetings, I just got off the phone with Ray a few minutes ago. According to the information that was provided, Ray stated that Maliki was on TV and told the people he would present his final 3 candidates to the Parliament next week. When I asked Ray what next week meant, he said a specific date was not given. It could be Sunday, or thereafter. If you have any questions, please ask as Ray will keep this post updated. All protests went very good as previous predicted. Nothing much more to share at this point. I still feel very strongly about next week being very positive and perhaps some results we are all looking for. Remember that we need to see the last three candidates approved. Have a great weekend. Blessings, Steve"
[12:12:25 PM] follow up post from Ray ----> "From what my contact says. The three candidates are shoe ins. Parliament has indicated that if Maliki approves of them then they will be voted in. Blessings, Ray"
2-25-11 9 dead and 120 wounded, the outcome of events Friday in Iraq's provinces
Highlights/Thoughts
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1. Statistics show that demonstrators were out n Iraq in 16 counties and 22 cities
2. They went out to demand better services and elimination of rampant corruption
3. 9 people died and 120 in various provinces were wounded
This article reports 11 dead
This article says 51 policemen were wounded and that grenades were used
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1. Statistics show that demonstrators were out n Iraq in 16 counties and 22 cities
2. They went out to demand better services and elimination of rampant corruption
3. 9 people died and 120 in various provinces were wounded
This article reports 11 dead
This article says 51 policemen were wounded and that grenades were used
2-25-11 end demonstrations in Karbala and local governments are implementing demands
Highlights/Thoughts
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1. The demonstrations ended in Karbala
2. The provincial council chairman received the protester's demands and ordered the creation of a joint committee of representatives made up of the demonstrators and the Council to implement the demands
3. He said the demands will be submitted to Parliament and they will implement or develop a plan to implement the demands
4. He noted the attack on the provincial council as well as the wounding of a policeman
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1. The demonstrations ended in Karbala
2. The provincial council chairman received the protester's demands and ordered the creation of a joint committee of representatives made up of the demonstrators and the Council to implement the demands
3. He said the demands will be submitted to Parliament and they will implement or develop a plan to implement the demands
4. He noted the attack on the provincial council as well as the wounding of a policeman
2-25-11 Commerce Minister announces the distribution of the amounts of compensatory early next week
Highlights/Thoughts
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1. The trade minister announced the distribution of compensatory payments for the ration card items will be next week
2. He said the ministry coordinated with the Ministry of Finance to deliver the amounts of compensation to the provinces for distribution through the committees that were formed for this purpose under the chairmanship of the conservatives
3. He added that the ministry seeks to quickly provide the ration card items, especially sugar, flour, rice, and oil through contracts with the companies
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1. The trade minister announced the distribution of compensatory payments for the ration card items will be next week
2. He said the ministry coordinated with the Ministry of Finance to deliver the amounts of compensation to the provinces for distribution through the committees that were formed for this purpose under the chairmanship of the conservatives
3. He added that the ministry seeks to quickly provide the ration card items, especially sugar, flour, rice, and oil through contracts with the companies
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