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Iraq's Test of Autonomy
Former Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi said Ali al-Zaidi’s government faces a test in restoring Iraq’s national decision-making by placing weapons exclusively under state control, combating corruption, and curbing Iranian influence. He said armed factions—with their influence inside state institutions and their political and economic clout—pose the greatest obstacle to building a strong state and making independent decisions. He noted that negotiations with the factions are ongoing, adding that agreements on the weapons issue are expected to be implemented in June next year. The government’s success, he said, depends on the strength of its resolve and on securing popular and international support.
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