Iraqi Opposition Blocs Renew Effort to Oust Maliki
In a repeat of a move from earlier this year, opposition blocs in Iraq are once again trying to withdraw confidence from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and force the collapse of his government, writes Ali Abel Sadah.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has been bending over backward to dissolve the Council of Representatives and hold early elections within 30 days, based on his vision for a solution to the current crisis gripping the country.
Apparently, Maliki will succeed in his quest, unless MPs renege on their decision to interrogate him. Yet, should Maliki be questioned, confidence could be withdrawn from his government. This is not to mention that the religious authority of Najaf opposes the decision to dissolve parliament.
It must be noted that according to Iraq’s constitution, the prime minister is entitled to dissolve parliament with the approval of the president.
Iraqi Vice President Khudair Khuzaie, a prominent Shiite leader of the Dawa Party that defected from Maliki’s party, will replace Jalal Talabani, who is in Germany for medical treatment, as per the constitution.
