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Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence
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Officials say Iran wants to install Qusay al-Suhail, who served as higher education minister in the government of Abdel Mahdi. A former key member of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr’s movement, Suhail rejoined the State of Law Alliance of former premier Nuri al-Maliki, who is close to Iran and an enemy of Sadr. While pro-Iran factions and parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi are pushing for Suhail, a source in the presidency says Saleh has vetoed his proposed appointment. Demonstrators categorically reject Suhail’s candidacy and that of anyone from the wider political establishment. Posted by: Fred 2019-12-24 |
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