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Iraqi Constitution Debate Continues Before Vote
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Sunnis continue to call for centralized government, which is opposed
by Kurdish and Shi'ite Arabs





Arabs demonstrate in Hawija against draft constitution and plans for
federalismIraqi President Jalal Talabani has urged Sunni, Shi'ite and
Kurdish leaders to reach a consensus on a new Iraqi constitution, a
day ahead of a parliament vote on the charter.

Speaking after talks with senior officials Wednesday, Mr. Talabani
said the constitution must be for all Iraqis and respect the demands
of Sunni Arabs.

Sunnis have been calling for Iraq to have a centralized government,
which is opposed by Kurdish and Shi'ite Arabs. Some Sunnis have warned
a decentralized system would be rejected in October's nationwide
referendum.

Meanwhile, Iraq's deputy justice minister, Yosha Ibrahim, escaped
unharmed in an attack in Baghdad Wednesday, that killed four of his
bodyguards.

Some information for this report provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.


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