Iraqi Electricity Minister Resigns over Power Cuts

Last Update: 2021-07-01 00:00:00 - Source: Iraq Business News

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Majed Mahdi Hantoosh [Hantoush], has reportedly submitted his resignation, following protests over repeated power cuts. Anadolu Agency says the resignation was accepted by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Muqtada Al-Sadr, leader of the Sadrist movement, had recently called for the Minister to be sacked. (Source: Middle East Monitor)

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