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Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday ending over a year of deadlock, but still faces many challenges. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,52, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well as minister of labour and social affairs, will head the new government. Sundai’s picks for 21 ministries passed during a parliament… Read More Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

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At least ten dead as rival political groups clash in Iraq

Heavy clashes erupted in Baghdad, killing at least 10 people on Monday, after powerful Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said he would quit politics, prompting his loyalists to storm a government palace and fight with rival groups. As night fell, machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky above the Green… Read More At least ten dead as rival political groups clash in Iraq

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Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announces retirement from politics

Iraq’s powerful Shi’ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Monday he was quitting politics and closing his institutions in response to an intractable political deadlock, a decision that could fuel instability. “I hereby announce my final withdrawal,” Sadr said in a statement posted on Twitter, criticising fellow Shi’ite political leaders for failing to heed his… Read More Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announces retirement from politics

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