A MEMBER OF “AL-AZM”: AL-MALIKI MAY WITHDRAW SOON… AND WE MUST AVOID “CONFRONTATION”
Ali al-Baydar, a member of the “Al-Azm” coalition, said that the prime ministerial candidate, Nouri al-Maliki, may announce his withdrawal in the coming days.
Al-Bader added to “Ultra Iraq” that “all political forces are required to unify their position on the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership,” indicating that “al-Maliki’s replacement must not be disturbing to external parties and must be acceptable to everyone.”
He stressed that “Maliki may announce his withdrawal in the coming days in the interest of the national interest.”
According to Al-Baydar, “The international stance has led to a division in political positions regarding the nomination of Al-Maliki, even within the coordination framework.”
He pointed out that “Iraq is required to decide on the option of nominating Maliki or to face the crisis and the dark tunnel before the United States of America.”
He continued: “We must avoid options that clash with the American administration and look for options that preserve national entitlements.”