Iraqi Shias, Sunnis on collision course over deputy PM

[ECH1969]

Iraq’s dominant Shia alliance and the formerly ruling Sunni Arabs were on a collision course on Sunday over the crucial post of deputy prime minister in the new national unity government.

The Shia United Iraqi Alliance was keen to rope in Iyad Allawi, a pro-Western former premier, as one of the two deputies to prime minister designate Nuri Al Maliki, amid strong opposition by Sunnis who want to retain the post.

Last week Iraq nominated Maliki from the Shia alliance to lead the next government. A three-man presidency council and three-member team of parliament speakers were also elected.

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1. umm. Didn't Rice come back to brag about the gov.that was formed?

[Moderator]

2. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2255890