October 24, 2018 marked another important day in Iraq’s modern history. Prime Minister-Designate Adil Abdul-Mahdi presented his government program and cabinet formation to parliament for their approval, and the next day the country witnessed a peaceful transition of power. However, the swearing in of Abdul-Mahdi’s government did not go as smooth as many had expected.
Abdul-Mahdi was only able to pass 14 of the 22 ministers he presented,…please continue reading the rest of the article on 1001 Iraqi Thoughts.