New Iraqi government aims to decentralise power

In a bid to keep Iraq united, its new prime minister proposes granting new economic and security powers to the regions

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  • Cabinet line-up
  • Security decision-making
  • Sunni Arab Iraq
  • KRG
  • Shia south
  • International military assistance
  • Revenue-sharing outlook
  • Towards a longer-term deal
  • Accelerated decentralisation

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