Iraq's Coordination Framework: Demonstrations postponed for dialogue

Iraq's Coordination Framework announced that the demonstrations have been postponed "until further notice" to give way for dialogue and political solutions "to ensure unity."

The Preparatory Committee for the "Defense of Constitutional Legitimacy" demonstrations in Iraq confirmed the postponement of the demonstrations, noting that "the decision to postpone came based on the statements of the leaders of the Coordination Framework and the intervention of clan elders and clerics" in order to "give time for dialogue and positive political solutions to ensure unity and avoid sedition."

Earlier today, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi announced the suspension of parliament sessions until further notice as Pro-Sadrist protesters stormed Baghdad's Green Zone again.

In a statement, he said that out of a sense of national, political, and functional responsibility, and in compliance with the constitutional oath of Article 50 of the Constitution, which obligated us to preserve the interests of the people, and based on Article 62 of the House of Representatives Law and its formations No. 13 of 2018, and Article 34 / VIII of the internal system of the House of Representatives it was decided First: Suspension of Parliament sessions until further notice”.

“Second: I call on the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to take the necessary measures to protect institutions and protect the demonstrators, whom I call upon to preserve their peace and preserve state property, “he added.

Al-Halbousi called on all leaders and political blocs to an urgent national meeting and to conduct an effective and responsible national dialogue.

President of the Republic, Barham Salih, emphasized the critical need for an open national dialogue.

In a statement, Salih added: "The required dialogue between the political parties must examine the roots of the crisis that the country has witnessed in the past period, and find the solutions required to overcome it and bring the country to safety and stability."

He reassured the Iraqi people that resolving the current crisis requires consolidating civil and social peace and immunizing the country.

Meanwhile, the Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki called on the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement to a responsible stance that "absorbs the shock and initiates a serious dialogue."