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- November 29, 2019
- 1:00 pm
Iraq Prime-Minister
Iraq Prime-Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi resigns.
What led to the resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi in Iraq?
On Friday, December 1st, 2019, the Prime Minister of Iraq, Adil Abdul Mahdi, announced his resignation from the position. The announcement came after weeks of protests and political turmoil in the country.
Mahdi has only been in office for a little over a year, having assumed the role in October of 2018. His tenure has been marked by constant unrest and instability, with widespread protests erupting across Iraq in recent months. These protests have been fueled by a variety of factors, including corruption allegations, economic grievances, and a general dissatisfaction with the current government.
In his televised resignation speech, Mahdi acknowledged the protesters’ demands for change, stating that he was stepping down in order to “preserve the social peace.” He also expressed his regret that he could not meet the people’s expectations, saying that he had “tried from the first day…to fight corruption and install reforms.”
Mahdi’s resignation comes as a significant blow to Iraq’s political landscape, which is already fraught with division and insecurity. There is now a possibility that the country could be plunged into even deeper chaos if a successor is not appointed soon.
In his speech, Mahdi called on Iraqis to “preserve the constitutional and legal framework that protects Iraq…and its sovereignty.” It remains to be seen how the country’s various political factions will respond to this call and whether they will be able to unite behind a new leader.
The international community has expressed concern about the latest developments in Iraq. The United States, which has a significant military presence in the country, issued a statement calling for calm and stability, while also reiterating its support for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi is a significant development in Iraq’s ongoing political crisis. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming days and weeks, but one thing is clear: the road ahead for Iraq will be fraught with challenges and uncertainties.
