Members of the Iraqi Parliament pointed fingers after an argument broke out on Tuesday in Baghdad. Credit Image by Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
Sunnis and Kurds Walk Out of Iraq Parliament -- New York Times
BAGHDAD — Sunnis and Kurds walked out of the first session of the Iraqi Parliament on Tuesday, imperiling efforts to form a new government in the face of a bitter offensive by Sunni militants.
After the new Parliament took a short recess after less than an hour of debate, Sunni and Kurdish lawmakers did not return. There were not enough lawmakers present for a quorum, forcing the session to be adjourned for at least a week.
Spokesmen for the party of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki blamed Kurds and Sunnis for the impasse, provoking countercharges that Shiite leaders were not ready to make a serious deal. The day’s events also ended hopes of an early resolution to Iraq’s political crisis, even as insurgents mount a violent challenge north and west of the capital.
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More News On Today's First Parliamentary Session In Iraq
Iraq's parliament makes no progress on government as lawmakers walk out -- FOX News/AP
Sunnis and Kurds walk out of Iraq parliament session -- L.A. Times
Iraq’s parliament fails to agree on formation of new government -- Washington Post
Iraq's New Parliament Ends First Session Early Amid Impasse -- Radio Free Europe
Iraq's Parliament Is In Disarray As Insurgents Hold Their Ground -- Business Insider/Reuters
Iraq parliament adjourns as rebellion mounts -- Al Jazeera
New Iraq parliament adjourns without choosing new speaker amid Isis onslaught -- The Guardian
Iraq's Parliament Adjourns Without Decision on Maliki -- WSJ
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