Peaceful Coup Underway In Baghdad? Al-Maliki Is Threatened from Within

A special to the Huffington Post

A peaceful coup is being attempted in Baghdad, seeking to replace Nouri al-Maliki with a coalition between the Sunni political leader Saleh al-Mutlak and the Shiite insurgent leader Moqtada al-Sadr.

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Gov’t Revolt Widening: Sunni Politicians Criticize Al-Maliki…

Associated Press HAMZA HENDAWI November 30, 2006 07:09 PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki faced a widening revolt within his divided government as two senior Sunni politicians joined prominent Shiite lawmakers and Cabinet members in criticizing his policies.

Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi said he wanted to see al-Maliki's government gone and another "understanding" for a new coalition put in place with guarantees that ensure collective decision making.

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