Shiites 'won't accept changes to constitution'

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http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=72197026&p=7zy973z8&n=72197406

Shiites 'won't accept changes to constitution'

The most influential politician in Iraq today issued a veiled warning to Sunni Arabs that Shiites would not allow substantive amendments to the country’s new constitution, including to the provision that keeps the central government weak in favour of strong provincial governments.

Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, the leader of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, said in an address in honour of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha that provincial governments would remain strong in the constitution, which can be amended for four months after the next government is installed.


“The first principle is not to change the essence of the constitution. This constitution was endorsed by the Iraqi people,” he said.

Sunni Arabs consider their ability to change the constitution important, one of the reasons their politician urged the minority to turn out in large numbers during the December 15 election.

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1. Theocracy will not be overturned

America's troops will continue to die for theocracy, says Hakim.

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2. and civil war will persist :-(