The Azem Alliance (Arabic: تحالف عزم) is a political party in Iraq.[1] It is headed by the Sunni businessman Khamis al-Khanjar and includes prominent Sunni figures, such as former parliament speakers Mahmoud al-Mashhadani and Salim al-Jabouri, and former defence minister Khaled al-Obaidi.[2]
Azem Alliance تحالف عزم | |
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Leader | Khamis al-Khanjar |
Founded | 9 December 2021 |
Ideology | Sunni Islamism Iraqi nationalism Liberalism |
Political position | Centre |
Council of Representatives | 14 / 329
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They won 14 seats in the 2021 parliamentary election.[3]
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
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2021 | 421,579 | 4.76% | 14 / 329
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New | 6th |