Sunni Leader Open to Coalition Government
A leading Sunni politician on Saturday reaffirmed his party’s commitment to being part of a coalition government and thanked insurgent groups for refraining from attacks during this week’s parliamentary elections. Adnan al-Dulaimi, a former Islamic studies professor who heads a Sunni Arab bloc expected to have a voice in the new National Assembly, said a power-sharing government was important to “safeguard the rights of Iraqis.” Full Story