(VOVWORLD) - Adel Abdul Mahdi was sworn in Wednesday as Iraq’s new Prime Minister. He and 14 cabinet members were approved during an overnight session.
 Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi (Photo: wsj.com) |
Mr. Mahdi, 76, a Shi’ite politician, has served as Vice President, Oil Minister, and Finance Minister.
Political power in Iraq is divided among 3 main ethnic groups, Shi’ite, Sunni, and Kurd.