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Mustafa Al Kadhimi appointed as Iraq’s new Prime Minister

May 7, 2020
Mustafa Al Kadhimi
  • Mustafa Al Kadhimi has been appointed as Iraq’s new Prime Minister, ending months of political deadlock.
  • Mustafa Kadhimi has come up as Iraq’s first proper Prime Minister after Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in November 2019 due to massive anti-government protests.

Father of modern Iraqi architecture Rifat Chadirji passes away

April 14, 2020
Rifat Chadirji
  • Father of modern Iraqi architecture Rifat Chadirji passed away because of COVID-19.
  • He was credited to design some of Iraq’s most valuable structures and iconic “Freedom Monument” in the now protest hub of Baghdad’s Tahrir Square.

Iraqi President appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate

March 19, 2020
Iraqi President appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate
  • Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country’s new prime minister.
  • He will succeed Mohammed Allawi, the 1st politician named by the president as PM-designate who withdrew his candidacy for the post.