Saddam Hussein's trial judge ignites the competition for the presidency of Iraq

The competition between the Kurdish parties over the presidential candidate in Iraq intensified, following the nomination of Rizgar Muhammad, the judge on the trial of the late Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, for the position, as the judge enjoys considerable popularity in Kurdish political circles, as well as in Baghdad.

For days, the Kurdish parties have been making understandings regarding the presidency of the republic, with the aim of choosing a figure acceptable to both Kurdish parties, and going with one candidate to the Iraqi parliament, and not repeating the scenario of 2018.

The two main parties in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (the National Union headed by Al Talabani, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party headed by Massoud Barzani) are engaged in intense dialogues to choose the acceptable person to represent the Kurds in a high position.

The Iraqi parliament opened the door for candidacy for the position of President of the Republic, and announced the conditions that must be met by candidates for this position, which is from the Kurdish component's share, according to the prevailing custom in the distribution of positions in Iraq.

Judge Rizgar Muhammad announced his candidacy for the presidency, while calling on the Kurdish parties to support him.

Muhammad told Kurdish media, "I am submitting my candidacy for the position of President of the Republic of Iraq, and I ask the Kurdish parties to support my candidacy for this position."

Judge Amin was born in the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and he is of Kurdish nationalism, and was able to draw attention to him during the trial of the late Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, through his impartiality in conducting the sessions, and the strength of his presence.

Amin confirmed in previous statements that he resigned from the trial of Saddam Hussein, due to "the pressures and the charged atmosphere in the trial due to political and ruling parties."

Political circles believe that Judge Rizgar is close to the atmosphere of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Massoud Barzani, and his candidacy may constitute an effort to present a non-partisan figure, who will be accepted by the circles in Baghdad, with no objection to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which has so far insisted on introducing the current president, Barham Salih. to renew his mandate.

To run for the position of President of the Republic, according to the Iraqi constitution, “the person must be Iraqi by birth, of Iraqi parents, of full legal capacity, have completed forty years of age, have a good reputation and political experience, and are known for their integrity, integrity, justice, and loyalty to the homeland.”

The conditions also stipulate that “the candidate’s academic qualifications shall not be less than the initial university degree recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq, in addition to not being convicted of a crime against honor.”

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