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Who is Muqtada al-Sadr, and why is he hotter than ever after Iraq’s elections?

Post author:Covadonga Romero
Post published:25/01/2022
Post category:HOT or NOT

Last October, Iraq held early parliamentary elections in response to the mass anti-government protests that have gripped the country since 2019. The victory of Muqtada al-Sadr, with 73/329 seats, has…

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s Heat Level: A hot Prime Minister-designate nomination

Post author:Laura Escobar Díaz
Post published:20/04/2020
Post category:HOT or NOT

+ Al-Kadhimi is nominated as the 3rd candidate for Iraq’s PM position. + Iraq's power vacuum exacerbates the ongoing economic crisis. + Al-Kadhimi represents everything protesters have fought against. Source:…