Iraqi leader calls for unity, political stability

Nouri Al-Maliki warned Iraqis against “excessive joy” over the departure of American troops, saying the country’s security situation remains perilous. He spoke at a televised celebration in Baghdad on Sunday.
He called on all Iraqis to unite in the interest of the nation and stressed that Iraq needs political stability if it hopes to remain secure and rebuild.
Al-Maliki’s comments come amid a political crisis that started after his government issued an arrest warrant for Iraq’s vice-president, reigniting fears that sectarian tensions could divide the country.