From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will regional geopolitical shifts shake up Sunni politics in Iraq? Regarded as one of Iraq's most skilled -- if controversial -- modern political operators, Sunni politician Mohammed Al-Halbousi has faced challenging times since […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Parliament has elected Dr. Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani (pictured) as its new speaker during a session presided over by Acting Speaker Mohsen Al-Mandalawi and attended by 271 members. Al-Mashhadani won with 182 votes in the second round, defeating contenders Salem Al-Issawi (95 votes) and Amer Abdul-Jabbar (9 votes). He had previously served […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Halbousi's ouster is reshaping Sunni politics in Iraq Longstanding conflicts over Iraq's current legislative agenda have re-emerged amid Sunni division over who will succeed former parliament speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi (2018-23). The full […]
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq still without parliament speaker five months after Halbusi's ouster Previous parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi was removed from office in November, and parliament has yet to agree on a […]
By Simona Foltyn, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Rise and Fall of an Iraqi Strongman Mohammed al-Halbousi's ruthless consolidation of power alienated both Sunnis and Shiites. Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
By Abbas Kadhim for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's parliamentary speaker was removed. What's next for the country? The Iraqi Supreme Court set a new precedent by revoking the membership of Mohamed al-Halbousi in the Council […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi top court ousts parliament speaker as Sadr signals return to politics Iraq's Federal Supreme Court has ruled to end the speakership of top Sunni politician Mohammed Al-Halbousi. The prominent lawmaker has slammed […]
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Resignations at Iraq's parliament after supreme court ends Halbusi's term The powerful Sunni politician has been mired in controversy amid political tensions in Iraq. Click here to read the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Supreme Court has issued a ruling terminating the appointment of the Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammed Rikani al-Halbousi (pictured below), and ending the membership of a rival Sunni MP, Laith Mustafa Hamoud al-Dulaimi, effective from the date of the judgment on November 14, 2023. "This decision is final and binding […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside story: Hidden rupture puts Iraq's ruling coalition in danger Below the surface, a rupture has emerged between Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani and Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi. The divide between the […]
