Maliki's plan to stop violence in Baghdad

"Lawmakers across party lines today endorsed the prime minister's new plan for stopping sectarian killings, but Shiite and Sunni leaders still must work out details of how to put aside sharp divisions and work together to halt the bloodshed.
. . . Local committees will be formed in each Baghdad district - made up of representatives of every party, religious and tribal leaders, and security officials - to consult on security efforts. A Sunni representative, for example, could raise a complaint if he believes police are not pursuing a Shiite militia after an attack. A central committee, also made up of all the parties, will coordinate with the armed forces.
. . . In parliament, lawmakers from Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish parties all hailed the plan as a necessary step. 'We do not want to blame this side or that side - there is a sectarian tension in which all have been a part,' said Hadi al-Amiri, a top Shiite lawmaker in al-Maliki's governing coalition. 'We have to take responsibility and be courageous to deal with this sectarian tension.' "

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The Houston Chronicle. (Associated Press). Iraqi lawmakers endorse new plan to end violence. October 3, 2006.

posted: wednesday, october 4, 2006, 1:51 PM ET