Coordination Framework warns against ‘sectarian rhetoric’

BAGHDAD — The Coordination Framework on Monday expressed concern over what it described as an escalation in sectarian rhetoric, warning that such discourse could negatively impact civil peace and national unity.

The remarks came during the group’s regular meeting held at the office of former Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. According to a statement received by 964media, the meeting addressed current political and regional developments and emphasized the need for national efforts to meet emerging challenges.

The Coordination Framework is a coalition of Shia political parties that leads the current government.

“The Coordination Framework expresses its concern over the rise in sectarian language in some statements and speeches, warning of its dangerous repercussions on civil peace and the unity of the national front,” the statement read. “Protecting Iraq’s social fabric remains a national priority that requires shared responsibility from all political, media, and religious forces.”

Participants also discussed the outcomes of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha yesterday. They called on the Iraqi government to follow up on those outcomes and to work toward implementing them in international and regional forums “to curb the ongoing violations committed by the Zionist entity [Israel] against the Palestinian people and to rally humanitarian and political support for their just cause.”

The summit followed an Israeli airstrike, carried out on September 9 in Doha, reportedly killed six people—five members of Hamas and a Qatari security officer—and injured others. Senior Hamas leadership, however, allegedly survived the strike.

On the topic of upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 11, the group reiterated the importance of holding them on schedule, stating that “ensuring their success and transparency will strengthen public trust and support the democratic process.”