Summary
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq recently stepped back from the race for premiership, allowing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to potentially return to power. Al-Maliki's previous leadership from 2006 brought significant issues such as sectarian conflict and corruption, which contributed to instability in Iraq.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani withdrew from the race for Iraq's premiership.
- This move could enable Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister, to return to power.
- Al-Maliki's term from 2006 was marked by policies that excluded the Sunni population.
- Under his leadership, Iraq saw increased sectarian division and civil conflict.
- Extensive corruption occurred during al-Maliki's time in office, with billions lost.
- The state under al-Maliki dismantled the vision of inclusive politics established post-2003.
- The U.S. initially supported al-Maliki for stability during his first term.
- Al-Maliki's policies contributed to the rise of extremist groups like ISIL (ISIS).
