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Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Amedi won 227 votes in the second round and now has 15 days to name the nominee for prime minister.
- On Saturday, The Iraqi Parliament elected Nizar Amedi as president, a largely ceremonial role following the parliamentary election last November.
- The Iraqi sectarian power-sharing system dictates that the president must be a Kurd, the parliamentary speaker a Sunni Muslim, and the prime minister a Shia Muslim.
- An alliance of Shia political blocs nominated Iran-backed Maliki for prime minister, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten to withdraw Washington's support if Maliki forms a cabinet.
- Following a six-week war with Iran, Washington and Israel observed a ceasefire announced on Tuesday, during the sensitive selection process for the next prime minister.
- Senior Washington and Iranian officials met in Islamabad on Saturday in the highest-level talks in half a century, seeking to end the war as Iraq occupies a delicate position.
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Iraqi lawmakers elected Nizar Amed as the country's new president on Saturday, ending a political deadlock that has been marred by disputes. The new president now has 15 days to appoint a prime minister, expected to be Nouri al-Maliki, despite opposition from Washington.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, has this Sunday transferred his congratulations to the new...
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Amidi's election is being considered a turning point for the country amid the crumbling economy and security challenges due to the ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran.
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Total News Sources67
Leaning Left16Leaning Right10Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
38% Center
L 38%
C 38%
R 24%
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