Dinardarp Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Iraqi President Barham Salih taps intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as the new Prime Minister-designate; Adnan al-Zurfi withdraws candidacy after revealing failure to form a government. Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi informed President Barham Salih that he had formed a government and was prepared to meet with parliament and gain their approval. US-backed al-Zurfi was met by several protestors and opposition from Shi’ite parties within parliament, accusing him of being an asset for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Despite claiming he could form a government, al-Zurfi withdrew his name this week, resulting in President Salih appointing intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as the new Prime Minister-designate. According to at least one source, there was significant inter-governmental conflict with the appointment of al-Zurfi which may have played a role in his withdrawal. Regardless, reports state that he was actually unable to form a government despite his original claim, leading to the appointment of al-Kadhimi. He will have 30 days to assemble a government, which is likely to happen as he will have the support of the Shi’ite parties who played a role in blocking al-Zurfi. https://beholdisrael.org/iraqi-president-calls-on-intelligence-chief-to-form-government-after-al-zurfi-withdraws-candidacy/ Edited April 9, 2020 by Dinardarp 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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