In Iraq, political turmoil is deepening as caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said Monday he will step away from his post — one day after his designated successor, Mohammed Allawi, withdrew his nomination. The political vacuum comes after months of mass popular protests in which hundreds of demonstrators have been killed.
Iraqi Power Vacuum as Caretaker PM and Designated Successor Both Walk Away from Post
HeadlineMar 03, 2020