This referendum is not going to be the turning point that solves everything, but it will take things to the next step. The good news is that there will be a next step with the elections.

If this happens, Iraq will stay under the control of armed camps. And the government will never control anything.

He is a real spoiler.

He's saying that whatever measures we've taken, they have not affected him. He's got to reassure people that he's alive and well.

I think for most Iraqis it's not a big issue. The big issues are water, electricity and security.

That's how you pay out money to your supporters.