Allawi, Saadi stress right for demonstration, freedom of expression

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The head of the Iraqiya Slate met the independent MP, Sabah al-Saadi, at his office in Baghdad on last Monday.

A statement by Allawi’s office received by IraqiNews.com cited “Both sides stressed the freedom of expression and the right to conduct peaceful demonstrations,” noting the “They also discussed the updates of the political process.”

“They discussed the means to build the modern State that ensures dignity and freedom of its citizens,” the statement added.

“They criticized the behaviors of the security forces with the demonstrators on last Saturday,” the statement concluded.