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On eve of mass protests, what's next for Iraq's political crisis?

Iraq's Supreme Court canceled the decision to dismiss the parliament speaker and the Abadi reform Cabinet, intensifying the political crisis as the popular movement prepares for mass demonstrations July 15.
Anti-government protesters gather as they try to approach the heavily fortified Green Zone at Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq May 27, 2016. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY      - RTX2EIN7
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — On June 28, the nation's Federal Supreme Court decided to nullify two parliamentary sessions, the first held April 14, during which parliament Speaker Salim al-Jubouri was dismissed by what are known as the Reform bloc legislators, and the second held April 26, during which a partial parliament reshuffle was approved in the absence of the Reform bloc politicians.

That has set the stage for events to come to a head this month, as the parliamentary recess has ended and a parliament session is to be held sometime soon.

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