Monthly Archives: February 2010
Iraq’s exclusion rally
An old saying in Iraq: “Want a rabbit? You get a rabbit … Want a goat? You get a rabbit”, used in a situation, where there are two options available, but people are forced to choose the “pre-planned” option. The … Continue reading
Breaking: Appeals Court decision
Just announced on the official Iraqi TV that the Appeals Court approved the exclusion of both Salih Al-Mutlaq and Dhafir Al-Ani (just learned that Sufi leader Nihro Abdul Al-Karim banned also) from the participation in the election, according to the … Continue reading
Political parties trying to reach compromise on the names
First, not very breaking news; just reported that the Appeals Commission managed to review 60% of the names. Second, leaked information says that the Appeals Commission is subjected to pressures from coalition leaders to allow or exclude names, but the last … Continue reading
Maliki vs Hill … Cut the U.S. ties, back to Iran for rescue
The U.S. volatility attitude towards the Iraqi issue, made Maliki to come to the conclusion that he has nothing to lose, and all what the U.S. interested right now is “an Iraqi election” described by the Americans in two words … Continue reading
Election crisis, the U.S. sending out two contradictory signals
The plan is very simple; make as much noise as possible and the Americans will accept the “J and A” decisions (and will recognize the election results). At least it worked with Talabani, who tries to synchronize his position with … Continue reading
A new Kurdish position
At least one source has said that the Supreme Federal Court gave its answer to the IHEC about the legality of “J and A”, and the answer (as you see in the image above) is; “J and A is an … Continue reading
Attempt to withdraw confidence from the Appeals Court, Al-Sadr’s condemnation statement
First, the decision made by the Appeals Court is very clear saying postpone JAC’s decision and not “cancellation” (image above is part of the decision). Second, the election campaign officially postponed from 7 Feb to 12 Feb. Third, I will bypass … Continue reading
Militia kidnapped a senior U.S. officer — [hostage video]
A video clip of the kidnapped U.S. officer released by Asaib Al-Haq. Also important to add that the British hostage Alan Mcmenemy is still alive. In yesterday post “Asaib Al-Haq: We still have a British and an American hostages”, Akram Al-Kaabi the leader … Continue reading
Barred candidates allowed to stand, INA’s emergency meeting … more update
While Ahmad Al-Chalabi headed to met Talabani behind closed doors, INA released a statement (after the emergency meeting) of two points: 1) condemns the U.S. role and intervention in the Iraqi affairs, but we welcome any advise offered by any … Continue reading
Asaib Al-Haq: We still have a British and an American hostages
IHEC gave the political blocs a dead time of 3 days to change the names of the excluded politicians, according to Al-Hayat. The same source reported that if the new names rejected by the IHEC then there is no way … Continue reading