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Hashimi can assume President post if he proves his innocence, says Askari

Hashimi can assume President post if he proves his innocence, says Askari

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) MP, Sami al-Askari, of the State of Law Coalition announced that the death sentenced, Tariq al-Hashimi, can assume the President post if he proved his innocence.

Speaking to Iraqi News (IraqiNews.com), he said “Hashimi must prove his innocence first to be able to replace Talabani who subjects to the medical treatment currently.”

“If Hashimi comes back, he will be arrested at the airport to be submitted to the court and when proved to be innocent, he will restore his post,” he mentioned.

Hashimi, who resides Turkey currently, and his guards face death sentences issued against them in absentia.

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