Iraq's Prime Minister Set To Resign After Weeks Of Protests

Iraq's Prime Minister Set To Resign After Weeks Of Protests

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Amid deadly anti-government protests in Iraq, President Barhom Sali announced that Prime Minister Abdul Mahdi would resign if a suitable replacement is found. The protests, which began in October, have resulted in over 250 deaths and are driven by issues like corruption, lack of services, and unemployment. Despite Mahdi's reform offers, protesters demand his resignation. Sali also promised snap elections and proposed lowering the age for parliamentary candidates.

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What concessions did Abdul Mahdi offer to the demonstrators?

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What promise did President Sali make regarding parliamentary elections?

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