Powerful Iraqi Cleric Announces Retirement From Politics Sparking Protests In Baghdad S Green Zone
The palace is where the Iraqi cabinet meets, and Prime Minister Mustafa al-Qadimi has now suspended all meetings of his government until further notice, according to a statement released by his office. Al Sadr said he made the decision two months ago “not to get involved in political affairs” but is now announcing his “final withdrawal” from politics and has closed all his political offices across the country, according to a statement....