Akeel Abbas Akeel Abbas is an Iraqi academic and journalist. He holds a Ph.D. in cultural studies from Purdue University. Iraq | Feb 1, 2022 Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government. Iraq | Dec 31, 2021 Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq’s political conflict Iraq's Federal Court has certified the recent election results, setting in motion the constitutional deadlines. Iraq | Dec 21, 2021 Iraqi Sunni parties compete for parliament speaker Two large Sunni coalitions, the Taqaddom alliance led by Muhammad al-Halbusi and the Azm alliance led by Khamis al-Khanjar, are competing for the position of parliament speaker. Iraq | Oct 19, 2021 Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard The victory of the coalition led by populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, and the rise of independent Shiite politicians, could foreshadow a new chapter in Iraqi politics. Iraq | Aug 27, 2021 Baghdad Conference showcases Iraq's new role as mediator in region Iraq is hosting a regional conference, bringing Iraqi neighboring countries together to support Iraq ahead of early elections. Latest News Mother recounts 'horror' of son's Gaza captivity by Michael BLUM | AFP | Mar 28, 2024 Israel must 'ensure urgent humanitarian assistance' in Gaza: ICJ by Jan HENNOP | AFP | Mar 28, 2024 Netanyahu seeks delay in ultra-Orthodox conscription row Agence France-Presse | AFP | Mar 28, 2024 See more Podcasts UNRWA in the spotlight How the West began losing the Middle East since start of Syria war, French academic Fabrice Balanche explains Will Turkey's Erdogan seize back Istanbul and fully secure his regime in March 31 elections? See more
Iraq | Feb 1, 2022 Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government.
Iraq | Dec 31, 2021 Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq’s political conflict Iraq's Federal Court has certified the recent election results, setting in motion the constitutional deadlines.
Iraq | Dec 21, 2021 Iraqi Sunni parties compete for parliament speaker Two large Sunni coalitions, the Taqaddom alliance led by Muhammad al-Halbusi and the Azm alliance led by Khamis al-Khanjar, are competing for the position of parliament speaker.
Iraq | Oct 19, 2021 Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard The victory of the coalition led by populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, and the rise of independent Shiite politicians, could foreshadow a new chapter in Iraqi politics.
Iraq | Aug 27, 2021 Baghdad Conference showcases Iraq's new role as mediator in region Iraq is hosting a regional conference, bringing Iraqi neighboring countries together to support Iraq ahead of early elections.
How the West began losing the Middle East since start of Syria war, French academic Fabrice Balanche explains