Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate, Mohammed Shiya’a al-Sudani, said that it is time to restore the state’s prestige and put an end to the spreading chaos. Al-Sudani’s remarks came during a speech he delivered following his designation as a new Prime Minister of Iraq. “It is an honor to hold such a …
Read More »Abdul Latif Rashid elected as President of Iraq; Mohammed Shiya’a al-Sudani as a new Prime Minister
Iraq’s parliament elected Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president. Earlier today, the presidential election went to a run-off vote as Rashid (147 votes) outperformed incumbent president Barham Salih (98 votes) but failed to muster the backing of a supermajority. The new President appointed Mr. Mohammed Shiya’a al-Sudani as …
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