Iraq
Possibility of intra-Shia violence in Iraq is rising
The Supreme Judicial Council said yesterday that it did not have the power to dissolve parliament
IraqFresh Iraqi elections are likely
Moqtada al-Sadr has demonstrated that a new government is unlikely without his tacit approval
IraqIraqi election unlikely to resolve political paralysis
Two leading politicians from the pro-Iranian bloc have backed their opponent Moqtada al-Sadr’s call for new elections
IraqShia tensions threaten Iraqi government formation
The Coordination Framework has called for counter-demonstrations against the Sadrists' occupation of parliament
IraqIraqi government formation could be delayed further
Supporters of the Sadrist party stormed parliament protesting against their rival’s nomination for prime minister
IraqIraq’s UN resolution unlikely to be approved
Iraq demanded that Turkey withdraw its troops from the country at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council
IraqIraqi government at least two months from formation
The Shia Coordination Framework yesterday unanimously nominated an experienced politician for the role of prime minister
IraqOnline violence against women will grow in Iraq
Online threats to women who seek political or social change are forcing them to withdraw from public life
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