Al-Sudani in the “line of fire”. Can Iraq form a government?

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The positions of the political forces seem to favor the Sudanese presidency Government of Iraq The future, especially since most Sunni and Kurdish forces see the prime minister’s personality as an internal Shiite matter, is unlikely to interfere.

Chest signals

In this situation, Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadrist movement, a traditional rival of the “unifying structure” forces, stands out by sending signals of rejection of al-Soudani’s candidacy with a published photo. Through his page on “Facebook” under the name “Sale Muhammad al-Iraqi”, as well as the comments of the leaders of the movement.

Based on al-Sadr’s first rejection of al-Sudani, the latter is a former leader of the Dawa Party and has taken over the management of several ministries from the State Legal Coalition led by al-Maliki, meaning that the next government, with its ministers and advisory council, will be of a clear color (closer to Iran). Politicians say.

Here, a politician close to the Sadrist movement says, “Al-Sadr’s position on al-Sudani’s candidacy is not yet clear enough, and this is due to al-Sadr’s ability to demonstrate his independence and his ability to make decisions without turning to the parties involved in forming a government.” Take it.” and creating a balanced government, with a degree of independence and specialization.”

The politician, who declined to be named, told “Sky News Arabia” that “Al-Sadr is thinking in a way beyond the issue of forming the current government, and if he confronts Sadr in Sudan, it will increase the latter’s popularity and gain from that opposition, so the current view is spreading within Al-Sadr’s inner circle.” , to leave things as they are, and at the same time to intervene at the last moment, either through the masses or through political intervention, with the available tools.

The political and popular climate of the Sadrist movement seemed to reject al-Sudani’s candidacy. For example, dozens of al-Sadr’s supporters demonstrated in front of al-Sudani’s house in Baghdad on Tuesday against his candidacy.

Before al-Sudani, al-Maliki was a strong candidate for the “cohesive structure” to take over the next phase of government, in light of tensions with the Sadrist movement, but the latest leaks, published by Iraqi journalist Ali Fayed. , and the direct accusations it involves from most of al-Maliki’s allies, that the establishment forces are deeply embarrassed if they overturn those dreams and accept al-Maliki’s support.

Who is Sudanese?

Al-Soudani was born in Mason Governorate in 1970, and holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science. Acting Chairman of the Political Prisoners Institute, Acting 2014, as well as Executive Minister of the Ministries of Immigration and Finance, Social Affairs, and Trade, 2014-2016.

Among the inside leaders is al-Sudani, who has never served in an opposition party abroad, has no Western residency, and has never held a security position.

Al-Sudani held all his positions in the legal coalition as he was the leader in the coalition led by al-Maliki.

Al-Sudani is a conciliatory person. He does not clash with political parties or make provocative comments. He also took a stand in support of the popular protests in Iraq in 2019.

Iraqis unanimously agree that al-Sudani’s candidacy marks a change in the political equation for administration and the end of the period of control of first-line figures (except for al-Qassemi), figures held by successive governments since 2003. Ibrahim al-Jaafari, Nouri al-Maliki, Haider al-Abadi and Adel Abdul Mahdi from the front line of Islamist parties.

Major challenges

With his candidacy to head the next government, Iraq’s political scene is set to intensify; Absent al-Sadr from the nomination, especially since al-Sudani is aligned with al-Maliki’s team, political analysts say he will face major difficulties if he moves towards forming a government.

Political analyst Hamza Mustafa said, “The most important challenge facing the Sudanese is the position of the Sadrist movement, as indicators so far are worrying, but whether to reject it or take another position will become clear in the coming days.”

Mustafa, in a statement to “Sky News Arabia”, said, “The other challenge facing Al-Sudani is the means of forming the government, and whether he will choose his ministers or constituencies that nominate many names. To choose, especially the nominations of all constituencies will be for their members, not from independents.” Therefore, his selections will be biased.”