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Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the opening of some sectors of the Green Zone in Baghdad on Sunday with many people queuing to pass through the authorized access area after a 12 year close down to the public due Read more
The determined Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi who is being hailed for his courageous reforms had escaped two assassination attempts according to a senior Iraqi government official who talked to Asharq Al-Awsat on condition of anonymity. The latest of two Read more
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s office has stated on Sunday that the government political reforms that are to be implemented without any delay will shrink the number of ministries by 33%. Part of the administrative restructurings, the Iraqi cabinet will Read more
The ambitious reforms proposed by Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to remodel the Iraqi government in a bid to overcome corruption, sectarianism and poor public services was approved by 296 votes and one objection. The parliament’s approval was applauded nationwide Read more
As Baghdad continues its fight against ISIS in Iraq, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called on countries in the region to upgrade their security and checks at border crossing points to stop the flow of foreign fighters who dominate the ranks Read more
Iraq’s allies in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Tuesday pledged their support for an emergency plan adopted by Baghdad after the key city of Ramadi was taken by militants. Baghdad has vowed to Read more
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has signaled that Baghdad won’t take sides in any dispute between Iran and Saudi Arabia while highlighting that the country will not also serve as a tool for Iran to increase its regional influence. Since Abadi Read more
After the criticism of the Iraqi army voiced by U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Vice President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to calm down the uproar and reassure officials in Baghdad of Washington’s continuous support. Carter accused Iraqi Read more
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with newly elected Anbar province governor Suhaib al-Rawi in Baghdad and he used the occasion to underline the importance of tribal militias in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Tribal Read more
“It seems counterintuitive, but the only way you’re going to keep Iraq together is to give up power from Baghdad,” Kurdistan regional Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said during an interview at the Kurdish diplomatic mission in Washington with The Read more