Iraqi minority party rejects US security plan

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-20-2008 09:56

A Shiite party in the Iraqi parliament has declared its opposition to a new Iraq-US security pact, saying it will not vote in favor of the agreement.

A Shiite party in the Iraqi parliament has declared its opposition to a new Iraq-US security pact, saying it will not vote in favor of the agreement. (CCTV.com)

Hassan al-Shimari, head of the Fadhila party, made the announcement in Baghdad on Wednesday.

He said he hopes those in power will "deal with this matter with pure patriotism, far from party and personal interests".

The party, which holds 15 of Iraq's 275 parliamentary seats said the security agreement infringes on Iraq's sovereignty.

The Iraqi government agreed on Sunday to keep US troops in the country for three more years. But the agreement requires approval from parliament later this month.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei