Politics

Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

Nov 24, 2009

The Hashemi veto backfires, parliament ups the ante

Parliament responds to Vice President Hashimi's veto of the election law by amending the law, but not the section which the veep rejected in the first place.

Nov 23, 2009

Oil Minister job a target of top MP

Kurdish parliamentarian and chair of the oil and gas committee said this week will see effort at Shahristani vote of no confidence, no oil law vote.

Nov 9, 2009

Legislators fight over Shahristani questioning

Members of Parliament who back Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani take to the media in response to opponents who have alleged corruption and evasion.

Nov 9, 2009

Association of Muslim Scholars condemns Rumaila contract

Influential Sunni religious leaders criticize deal signed with BP and the Chinese National Petroleum Corp., calls it “suspicious.”

Nov 9, 2009

Minister questioning moved up to Nov. 10

Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani requested the questioning be moved to Nov. 10 instead of Nov. 11, to avoid a conflict with his planned trip to Mecca.

Nov 8, 2009

Shahristani going to Mecca instead of Parliament – UPDATE

Oil Minister coming off week of oil deal signings, will not be in Parliament for scheduled Nov. 11 questioning.

Oct 29, 2009

Minister questioning postponed

Election and massive violence take up Parliament’s agenda, delaying expected heated query of oil minister’s decisions.

Oct 21, 2009

Oil troubles won’t last forever

Top advisor to Maliki and former oil minister is confident disputes over governing the oil sector will be overcome after elections.

Oct 16, 2009

Oil Ministry expert: no KRG payments

Top adviser to Shahristani said the KRG on its own to find payments for oil contracts.

Oct 15, 2009

Shahristani faces Parliament query

Oil Minister summoned to Parliament for query Oct. 27.