KDP's Farhad Atrushi voted Iraqi parliament's second deputy speaker

Iraqi state media later on Tuesday reported a breakthrough, with political forces agreeing to back the KDP’s Atrushi after Abdullah withdrew from the race, which ultimately saw him elected as the second deputy speaker of the legislature. 

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KDP to keep Shakhawan Abdullah as candidate for Iraq’s second deputy speaker: MP

The Halwest candidate managed to snatch a majority in two rounds of voting on Monday, but failed to secure the required absolute majority to earn the post.

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Haibat al-Halbousi elected speaker of Iraqi parliament

Halbousi was elected by the majority of the representatives of the parliament, ending Samarrai’s bid for the post.

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Muthanna al-Samarrai withdraws from Iraq parliament speaker race

Azm Alliance leader Muthanna al-Samarrai on Monday announced his withdrawal from the race to become speaker of Iraq’s parliament, as lawmakers convened the first session of the legislature’s sixth term.

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Muthana al-Samarrai declares himself candidate for speaker post

Samarrai said that any candidate who has been announced “does not represent the will” of the Sunni Council.

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Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework yet to decide on deputy speaker

The negotiations remain revolved around the four names the factions previously shortlisted.

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Four Shiite candidates compete for first deputy speaker position: Source

After the Framework makes a decision, it will then be put to a vote during the first parliamentary session of the new term next, which is scheduled for Monday.

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Sunni disagreements hinder selection of Iraqi parliament speaker

Sunni political parties in Iraq failed to agree on a candidate for Speaker of Parliament after a key meeting ended without resolution to ongoing disagreements.

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Iraqi parliament to hold first session on December 29

The announcement comes after the top court ratified the November election results on Sunday, binding the parliament to hold its first session within 15 days.

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