With declaration of ‘economic war’ Abadi rallies support ahead of Iraq’s election


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Issue 1054 - 22 Feb 2018 | 8 minute read

Under pressure from a faltering coalition, ruthless political rivals, financial shortfalls and other unresolved problems – including how to accommodate the Kurds and their disappointed ambitions for independence – Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi is looking to court voters with an offer that blends stability and the potential for a better future for the long-suffering population.

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