Iraq’s parliament has approved a partial cabinet reshuffle, electing five technocratic ministers. While this eases the immediate pressure on PM Haidar al-‘Abadi, major portfolios such as the oil ministry remain unchanged.
On 26 April, the Iraqi parliament held its first legal session under Speaker Salim al-Jiburi since an attempted impeachment of him on 14 April (MEES, 15 April). Parliament approved a partial ministerial reshuffle, easing the pressure on Prime Minister Haidar al-‘Abadi. (CONTINUED - 1027 WORDS)
