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Iraq: Backroom Dealing

Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Iraq

Nibras Kazimi of Talisman Gate [1] has heard rumours that a secret deal has been struck between Ayad Allawi [2] and Nadim Al-Jabiri of the Fadhila Party [3] under American auspices. This could move 20 seats from the UIA [4] to Allawi's coalition [5]. The idea being that Allawi can then assemble enough supporters to make him president. More on the backroom dealings here [6].