Iraq stir goes on despite new PM-designate

Baghdad, February 2 Furious anti-government youth dug in their heels in Iraq’s capital and south on Sunday, rejecting the previous evening’s nomination of Mohammad Allawi as Prime Minister after months of demonstrations and political paralysis. Mass rallies have rocked Iraq...

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Updated At : 01:08 PM Feb 03, 2020 IST

Baghdad, February 2

Furious anti-government youth dug in their heels in Iraq’s capital and south on Sunday, rejecting the previous evening’s nomination of Mohammad Allawi as Prime Minister after months of demonstrations and political paralysis.

Mass rallies have rocked Iraq since October with protesters demanding accountability for corruption and recent bloodshed.

“Mohammad Allawi is rejected, by order of the people!” read a new sign hung in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday. Protests were held in different parts of the country. — AFP

Iraq stir goes on despite new PM-designate

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