Iraqi president nominates Mustafa al-Kadhimi to form government as Adnan al-Zurfi steps down

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday assigned Mustafa al-Kadhimi to form the Iraqi government, replacing Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi following an announcement he would step down from the task. “Kadhimi has now been assigned by the president, in the presence of leaders of political blocs and officials, and a statement will be issued shortly,” a source from the presidential office confirmed. Meanwhile, on Thursday morning, Zurfi announced that...