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Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq

  • An official invitation to new Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for the Arab League summit in Baghdad has caused sharp political divisions within Iraq due to his controversial past as a militant.
  • Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, faces a valid arrest warrant for terrorism in Iraq, confirmed by a security official.
  • Opposition from Shiite factions has emerged, with fears that his invitation may increase sectarian tensions.
  • Political analysts highlight that welcoming Al-Sharaa might be seen as an insult to Iraq's victims, while some Sunni factions view it as a political victory.
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Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq

The official invitation extended by Iraq to new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to attend the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad has triggered sharp political divisions within Iraq.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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