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Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post

Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post

Summary

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is aiming for a second term. His coalition needs to win many seats in the upcoming elections, but it might break apart afterward. Al-Sudani's coalition includes various political and tribal leaders, which may not hold together once election results come out.

Key Facts

  • Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking re-election with his coalition named the Construction and Development Coalition.
  • The coalition needs to win a lot of seats in the November 11 parliamentary elections to support al-Sudani's re-appointment.
  • While the coalition could win the most seats, analysts predict it may fall apart after the election.
  • The coalition includes seven political forces, including important figures like PMF Chairman Faleh al-Fayyad and some tribal leaders.
  • Al-Sudani's group, Al-Furratain, is the smallest part of the coalition and may not win many seats.
  • The coalition partners might not stay loyal and could leave if given better offers from rival blocs.
  • Al-Sudani will become a caretaker prime minister after the election, which might make it harder to keep his coalition together.
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