- Important thing is happening in #Iraq: In an unexpected move, PM Adil Abd Al-Mahdi today issued an order to take off all field military roles of General Abdul Wahab al-Saadi the most famous officer in the Iraqi security forces, who is popular & respected by the Iraqi people. (1)3 replies86 retweets109 likes
- In unusual response, al-Saadi told local channel: "I told the PM that it an insult to me & to my military history, I will not implement it, I prefer to retire, the Parliament Speaker offered me a few months ago post of defense minister, but I refused because Im field soldier" (2)1:042,171 views1:042,171 views1 reply9 retweets26 likes
- Now, Iraqis have launched one of the biggest campaign on Twitter to rejected the Prime Minister's decision, support for Saadi, they put Hashtag: #كلنا_عبد_الوهاب_الساعدي (We are all Abdul Wahab Saadi) became the Trend in Iraq by tens of thousands of tweets just in few hours.(3)3 replies32 retweets98 likes
- "Abu Fadl al-Abbas" faction leader Aws al-Khafaji who was pro-Iran but turned against them months ago then was arrested by PMF, also announces his support to Saadi, he says in tweet "there are more such decisions in the future" (4)1 reply8 retweets22 likes
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- But former PM al-Abadi decided to continue the battle without PMF, he support Saadi's plan to ask help of the "Global Coalition" Air strikes, the battle ended with the army's victory in just 3 weeks, then the PMF enter the city & all we know the story: (6)1 reply6 retweets21 likes
- After that, the PMF felt its reputation become bad and the army's popularity has risen for the first time since its collapse in #Mosul in 2014. Since the battle of Tikrit, the dispute began, some factions close to Iran have accused Saadi of being an American agent! (7)1 reply4 retweets17 likes
- After the battles of Tikrit, Fallujah & Ramadi, Saadi's popularity rose, when the battle of #Mosul began, Mosul residents knew him well & felt comfortable with his participation This is popular footage among Iraqis during Mosul battle, a little girl looking for Saadi to hug him:1:332,181 views3 replies11 retweets42 likes
- Saadi on his Facebook page, post this within a few hours ago: "Tell those who are waiting for our fall that our stand in battlefields under enemy fire longer than their age" "I am proud of your stand with me. I promise I won't let you down"1 reply2 retweets6 likes
Breaking: PM Abd Al-Mahdi in the first public comment on the removal of Saadi: "The decision is irreversible, use the media & social M by Saadi in his objection is big mistake and unacceptable", also the PM hints to accusation that Saadi visiting foreign embassies.
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