Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Reconciliation Committee Member Reveals There Are Negotiations Between Baathists Close To Al Douri And The Government
Politics
(Al Mowaten Newspaper) - 4 JUN - A Supreme Reconciliation Committee member, Saad Yousif, has revealed that some Baathist members close to Izzat Al Douri have begun negotiations with the government. These Baathists include one who is wanted. Yousif added that if these negotiations are successful, the government will allow these Baathists to participate in the political process, including in elections.
The “Assoo” Kurdish newspaper reported that the negotiations are between the PM and the Baathist group led by Al Douri in order to achieve reconciliation between the government and this group. Assoo added, based on sources close to Al Maliki, that Al Maliki established a supreme committee to run these negotiations. The Baathists are represented in the negotiations by former Iraqi Air Force Captain, Abid Mohammed Falah. The sources added that these negotiations are under Al Maliki’s personal supervision and are attended by the MOI and MOD Ministers in the Green Zone.
Labels: Abid Mohammed Falah, Baathists, government, Izzat Al Douri, negotiations, Reconciliation Committee