Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi
As Iraqis rally against corruption, ministries up 'for sale'
With Iraq rocked by months of protests against corruption and nepotism, the judiciary is investigating allegations ministeries are up for sale as politicians wrangle to form a new government.
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.