March 2020. Iraq’s president has named Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister-designate in a bid to end months of political deadlock. Mr Zurfi, who served three terms as governor of Najaf, is a member of the small Nasr parliamentary group of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. He was nominated by President Barham Saleh after larger groups… Continue reading Mar 2020. Iraq Appoints a new Prime Minister
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Jan 2020. Protests in Iraq
January 2020. For 12 weeks, Iraqi protesters have massed in the streets of Baghdad and cities in southern Iraq to demand the ouster of the government, an end to corruption and a halt to the overweening influence of Iran. And for 12 weeks, the government has foundered in its response, alternating vague promises of reform… Continue reading Jan 2020. Protests in Iraq