On 16 October, The National reported that parliament appointed former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki’s son-in-law as interior minister while completing the cabinet the previous evening. The National and PressTV also reported approval of a US-sanctioned deputy prime minister; PressTV identified him as Laith al-Khazali, brother of Qais al-Khazali, AAH’s secretary-general.
- The National16 Oct, 08:39
“Politicians vote to name son-in-law of former prime minister Nouri Al Maliki as interior minister”
Politicians vote to name son-in-law of former prime minister Nouri Al Maliki as interior minister
- PressTV16 Oct, 09:43
“On Thursday, lawmakers voted to appoint Laith al-Khazali as a deputy prime minister. Laith is the brother of Qais al-Khazali, leader of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq resistance group.”
On Thursday, lawmakers voted to appoint Laith al-Khazali as a deputy prime minister. Laith is the brother of Qais al-Khazali, leader of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq resistance group.