Ammar al-Hamdani elected new chair of Baghdad provincial council

The previous chair was removed two days earlier after being accused of lying about his health to obtain sick leaves

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Kirkuk Provincial Council to finally meet on Thursday

Kirkuk’s provincial council is set to hold its first meeting on Thursday upon directives from the Iraqi PM, seven months after elections were held.

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Resurgence of early elections debate: Coordination Framework concerned over allies

Talks of early elections signal dissatisfaction as Iraq's ongoing political unrest post-2019 protests underscores the need for significant reform to restore stability, while power struggles between Maliki and Sadr intensify.

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Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh

The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation.

Features

Diyala’s escalating conflict; tribal role in finding solution

Badr Organization and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq vie for control over Diyala through the governor's position.

Sam Mahmoud

Opinion

Iraqi PM tasks Kirkuk parties to form alliance to govern province

Iraq's Prime Minister calls for the formation of an alliance among all parties with seats in Kirkuk's provincial council, with him chairing meetings until a local government is established.

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Iraqi president rejects election of Salahadin governor

Iraq's President rejects the appointment of Salahadin's governor, citing previous criminal charges, sparking controversy over the legality and political motives of the decision.

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Will Kirkuk’s Kurds pay price of their differences?

The status of Kirkuk remains unresolved amidst political tensions and lack of Kurdish unity, with recent elections failing to secure Kurdish representation and fears of further marginalization by external forces.

Abdulla Reshawi

Opinion

Iraq’s provincial councils; the final picture

The Coordination Framework in Iraq experiences setbacks in governor elections despite some successes, leading to internal dissatisfaction and a reassessment of its strategy.

Ibrahim Saleh

Opinion