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Haider al-Abadi
Haider al-Abadi is the current Iraqi Prime Minister.
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Killings of women in Iraq spark outrage
Several prominent female figures have been killed in Iraq. Is the government doing enough to protect women?
Rival factions struggle for power in Iraq
Two parliamentary alliances are jousting to get a majority in Iraq, with PM Haider al-Abadi hoping to sideline rivals.
Iraq's electricity minister fired after weeks of protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidir al-Abadi has sacked his electricity minister after demonstrations against power shortages.
Protests spread from Basra across southern Iraq
Burgeoning protests in Iraq against corruption and poor services represent a major challenge and risk boiling over.
Iraq amends law to allow ballot recount
The recount comes following widespread allegations of fraud in the May parliamentary elections.
Election upset? Iraqi PM trails firebrand
Muqtada al-Sadr emerged as the unexpected frontrunner. The cleric has had a strained relationship with the US.
Iraqi PM al-Abadi announces bid for re-election
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will attempt to form a cross-secretarian "victory alliance" as he seeks re-election.
Protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan
Three people have been killed and 80 injured as protests over austerity and unpaid salaries intensify.
Macron backs Iraq talks after Kurd concessions
France's Emmanuel Macron has called for government talks and vowed to preserve the rights of the Kurdish people.
Iraq's top court says secessions unconstitutional
The ruling comes more than a month after the Kurds overwhelmingly voted for independence in a disputed referendum.
Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani to step down
Masoud Barzani's decision comes amid an escalating row with Baghdad over Kurdish independence.
Iraqi Kurdistan's president near ouster?
Regional president Masoud Barzani has written to parliament amid speculation that he made quit.
Iraq imposes flight ban on Kurdish airports
Iraq is trying to force Kurdish leaders to annul a vote for independence.
Iraq’s Kurds vote 'yes' to independence – official results
The results followed Iraq's demand that Monday's vote be annulled.
Curfew in Kirkuk after Iraqi Kurds vote
Authorities in the northern city of Kirkuk impose a curfew as jubilant Kurds celebrate a referendum on independence.
Erdogan demands Iraqi Kurds call off referendum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Iraqi Kurds to call off an independence referendum.
Iraqi court suspends Kurdistan independence vote
The semi-autonomous Kurdish region plans to hold the referendum on September 25.
German IS bride could face death penalty in Iraq
Iraq's prime minister has said the courts will decide whether Linda W. will face the death penalty for her role in IS.
Iraqi PM declares Mosul victory over IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced victory over the Islamic State in the northern city of Mosul.
Iraqi jets hit targets in Syria for first time
The Iraqi air force has bombed the 'IS' positions across the Syrian border as retribution for attacks in Baghdad.
Iraqi journalist freed week after kidnapping
Iraqi journalist Afrah Shawqi al-Qaisi has been released after apparently being abducted by government forces last week.
France's Hollande meets with troops in Iraq
French President Hollande has arrived in Iraq to visit with troops taking part in a US-led coalition against IS.
The Battle for Mosul: Final Blow for IS?
Iraq has launched a major offensive to retake control of Mosul. Is it the beginning of the end of IS?
Operation to retake Mosul begins: Iraqi PM
Iraq's prime minister has announced the start of the operation to retake the city of Mosul from IS militants.
Iraqi Kurds claim advances against IS near Mosul
Iraqi Kurdish forces have recaptured six villages from the so-called "Islamic State" (IS).
US to boost troop numbers in Iraq
Carter has announced the US will send 560 more troops to Iraq to prepare for an Iraqi-led recapture of IS-held Mosul.
Iraqi forces seize airbase from 'IS'
The Iraqi army has recaptured an airbase key to retaking Mosul from the militant "Islamic State" group.
Iraqi forces say Fallujah 'fully liberated'
Iraqi troops say they have cleared out the last "Islamic State" (IS) resistance and ended the battle in Fallujah.
Iraqi PM reports control of Fallujah
The Iraqi PM has claimed the center of the city of Fallujah has been retaken from IS militants.
Iraqi troops control most of Fallujah
Although Iraq's prime minister has announced the city's "liberation," the US said there is still more fighting to do.
Iraq declares Fallujah offensive
Baghdad has confirmed a new military campaign to recapture the city after two years under 'IS' control.
Curfew imposed in Baghdad
The Iraqi military has imposed a curfew in the city's heavily secured Green Zone after demonstrators stormed the area.
US VP Biden makes surprise Iraq visit
Biden's visit was aimed at helping Iraqi leaders resolve a political crisis affecting the country's fight against IS.
Protesters press for reform in Iraq
Tens of thousands of protesters have thronged central Baghdad to demand a vote on a new government.
Iraq's prime minister presents new cabinet list
Amid widespread allegations of corruption, the head of government has proposed new members for his cabinet.
Haider al-Abadi on Conflict Zone
Has Iraq become ungovernable? This week on DW's Conflict Zone is the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Haider al-Abadi on DW's 'Conflict Zone'
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi wants to fight the so-called 'Islamic State,' corruption and the Sunni-Shia rift.
Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi visits Ramadi
The city was on Monday liberated by the Iraqi forces from the so-called "Islamic State" group in a major victory.
Iraq PM vows to free whole country from 'IS'
Reveling in the liberation of Ramadi, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi vows to sweep IS out of Iraq in 2016.
Iraq asks Germany for help against IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has asked German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier for assistance in Iraq.
Iraq summons Turkish envoy over troops
Turkey committed a 'hostile act' by deploying troops to northern Iraq, said the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad.
Iraq: US troops 'not needed' against IS
Iraq's premier rejects foreign troops to fight "Islamic State" militants after US says special ops to expand in Iraq.
Iraqi parliament limits prime minister's power
Members of Iraq's parliament have voted to prevent Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi from acting unilaterally.
Iraqi PM Abadi removes 123 officials
Iraq's prime minister has dismissed dozens of high profile government officials in a bid to fight corruption.
Two Iraqi army generals killed by 'IS' suicide bomb
A suicide bomber in an explosives-rigged vehicle has killed two Iraqi generals and three others north of Ramadi.
Iraqi PM al-Abadi slashes cabinet, cuts ministries
This came as part of a major push to implement political reforms in the face of protests against corruption.
Iraq army commanders to face trial
The Iraqi PM has approved the court martial of several top commanders for withdrawing from Ramadi last year.
Iraq PM fires senior cabinet officials
Iraqi head of government Haider al-Abadi has dismissed his cabinet secretary during a large reform drive.
Iraqi parliament approves reforms
The Iraqi parliament has approved a reform program put forth by the prime minister following mass protests.
NATO urges Turkey's military to tread carefully
NATO members have called on Turkey not to use excessive force in clashes with insurgency groups along its border.
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