Mutlaq

At the burial of the man killed Tuesday, his father, Hamid Ali Mutlaq al-Jafai, vowed to continue protesting, saying, "My message to the soldiers who killed my son is that they should join in the youth revolution."

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Mr. Mutlaq and the head of the bloc, Ayad Allawi, a secular Shiite former prime minister, have pushed to maintain a boycott and build a consensus to replace Mr. Maliki or call for fresh elections, according to several Iraqiya members.

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"It's not in the country's interest for him Mr. Maliki to escalate because the country could plunge into the abyss at any moment," Mr. Mutlaq said.

Government Teeters Amid Feuding Sam Dagher 2011

In response, Mr. Mutlaq scoffed at the move and issued a fresh challenge to the prime minister who is at the helm of a fractious government coalition of Shiites, Sunni and Kurds put together after last year's inconclusive elections in a deal brokered by the U.S. and acquiesced to by Iran because it guaranteed its Shiite allies a prominent role.

Government Teeters Amid Feuding Sam Dagher 2011

Mutlaq said an investigation would be conducted into the way the men had been arrested, calling it "shameful behavior."

Iraq tries to quell tensions over pilgrim killings Reuters 2011

All of the important people in Iraq go to see him, said Mutlaq.

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Mutlaq said an investigation would be conducted into the way the men had been arrested, calling it "shameful behavior."

Iraq tries to quell tensions over pilgrim killings Reuters 2011

In citing comments by Hill and Odierno that accused Iran of meddling in Iraq's affairs, al-Mutlaq may be counting on U.S. backing in his battle against the Shiite leadership.

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Saturday's blasts struck the offices or homes of at least five political parties, including al-Mutlaq's, two police officials said.

Blasts Exacerbate Iraq's Political Woes The Associated Press 2010

Saturday's blasts struck the offices or homes of at least five political parties, including al-Mutlaq's, two police officials said.

Blasts Exacerbate Iraq's Political Woes The Associated Press 2010