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Iraqi Leaders Set Benchmarks

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Iraq, Legislation

Iraqi officials said the five leaders had agreed on draft legislation that would ease curbs on former members of Saddam Hussein’s Baath party joining the civil service and military.

Consensus was also reached on a law governing provincial powers as well as setting up a mechanism to release some detainees held without charge, a key demand of Sunni Arabs since the majority being held are Sunnis.

But the big news? Oil revenue sharing isn’t quite figured out yet…but there is progress.

Yasin Majid, a media adviser to Maliki, told Reuters the leaders also endorsed a draft oil law, which has already been agreed by the cabinet but has not yet gone to parliament.

But a statement from Talabani’s office said more discussions were needed on the draft oil law and constitutional reforms. Committees had also been formed to try to ensure a “balance” of Shi’ites, Sunni Arabs and Kurds in government.

More as it develops…

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2 Responses to “Iraqi Leaders Set Benchmarks”

Jeremy Says:
August 27th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Yeah yeah! benchmarks, smenchmarks! This war will be known as the war of benchmarks. None of which have ever been even remotely close to being met. The “benchmark” is a gimmick to by more time and yet more time. All you need to do is say he have set up “new benchmarks.” Whoop dee F’en doo!
Jim S Says:
August 27th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
On the other hand…see here.

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