BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi warned of chaos leading to the collapse of the state, vowing at the same time to meet the protesters' demands, saying they were justified and understandable.
In a speech late tonight, the Iraqi prime minister said: "We are following up, and we will respond to all the legitimate demands of the demonstrators."
But he pointed out that there were no magic solutions, and said that the government could not achieve the dreams of citizens in one year.
Abdul-Mahdi's speech comes after the continued demonstrations calling for fighting corruption, improving services and stopping the quota system in power.
"We decided to release the detainees who did not commit criminal acts," Abdul Mahdi said, adding that "complaining about the general political performance is understandable and justified."
He said the government would vote on a law to give poor families basic wages.
In the same context, called on the Iraqi Prime Minister to restore life to normal in all provinces, and respect for the rule of law.
He revealed the formation of legal committees to ensure that violence is not used against demonstrators, "We are required a greater effort to address corruption throughout the country."
He said, "There are no barriers that prevent the people from communicating their voice," but warned of chaos and considered that Iraq "between two options: to remain a state or not a state."