Sunni (IAF) bloc ends boycott of Iraqi parliament

[Telestar]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070719/ts_nm/iraq_dc_3;_ylt=AlpDJ3xd0nSilLeL0Fn2XFdX6GMA

By Mariam Karouny 1 hour, 11 minutes ago


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's main Sunni Arab bloc has ended its boycott of the Shi'ite-dominated parliament, officials said on Thursday, in a positive sign for the country's faltering attempts at national reconciliation.

The return of the Accordance Front comes at a time when Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is under growing pressure from Washington to push through laws aimed at quelling violence and reconciling majority Shi'ites and minority Sunni Arabs.

Maybe they can learn to play together. Time to get to work now and pass a few important laws.

[Adster]

Largest Sunni bloc in Iraqi parliament ends boycott

BAGHDAD, July 19 (KUNA) -- The Largest Sunni bloc in the Iraqi parliament decided Thursday to end its boycott and attend the parliament's sessions.

Spokesman of the Iraqi Accordance Front Dr. Saleem Abdullah said in a press conference, attended by Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani whose dismissal from the post triggered the walkout, that all its members will resume attending the sessions.

He added that the decision came after holding talks with different parliamentary blocs, pointing out that Al-Mashhadani will be heading the sessions.

The stands of the other blocs towards Al-Mashhadani were not yet clear, however they welcomed the return of the Iraqi Accordance Front's parliament members.

http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=1005004

[Cyberkhan]

Now this is where the progress begins....i hope

[BILLYG]

Don't want to be negative but there return could, with the help of al Sadr's bloc and other disaffected members, spell DEFEAT of the HCL!!!:eek:

Dear GOD, I hope I am wrong!!!:no:

[Garf]

Don't want to be negative but there return could, with the help of al Sadr's bloc and other disaffected members, spell DEFEAT of the HCL!!!:eek:

Dear GOD, I hope I am wrong!!!:no:

I like it because it gives their Parliament a chance to discuss it with all parties present, and not have Sunnis blowing stuff up should it have been passed without their elected reps present. They're still way in the minority.

[Howler]

Although I do believe they could have passed it without them. The Suni's and Sadr's blocks no doubt would have cried foul if they did. IMO this is good news.

[BILLYG]

I like it because it gives their Parliament a chance to discuss it with all parties present, and not have Sunnis blowing stuff up should it have been passed without their elected reps present. They're still way in the minority.

Are there any other Blocs holding out?? I don't think so.
With that said, I will posit a guess as to the up/down vote as being "soon" to "next month"... pardon my arablish!

[Garf]

Are there any other Blocs holding out?? I don't think so.
With that said, I will posit a guess as to the up/down vote as being "soon" to "next month"... pardon my arablish!

'Soon' in Iraqi and Garfic is pretty much the same... when they can be bothered !

[BILLYG]

'Soon' in Iraqi and Garfic is pretty much the same... when they can be bothered !

Which I'm going to guess isn't very often is it....:D

[Garf]

Which I'm going to guess isn't very often is it....:D

Depends on how physically challenging it is :)