Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi
Death toll from protests in Iraq hits 556: Rights group
The death toll from anti-government protests in Iraq has risen to 556, Iraq's Independent High Commission for Human Rights said on Feb. 2.
A statement from the press office of Ali al-Bayati, a representative of the commission, said those who doubt the figure should reveal their evidence.
Former communication minister to form new government in Iraq
Iraq's president on Feb. 1 assigned the country's former communications minister to form a new government.
Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi announced President Barham Salih's mandate to form the new government on Twitter.
He also addressed protestors urging them to continue their demonstrations until a change was achieved in the country.