Who is Nizar Amedi? Iraqi Parliament elects new President
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The Iraqi parliament has elected Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, securing 227 votes. Amedi's election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and he will now have 15 days to task the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc with forming a government.
The Iraqi parliament elected Nizar Amedi as the country's new president on April 11. Amedi, a 58-year-old Kurdish politician, won with 227 votes. He will now have 15 days to task the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc with forming a government. As president, Amedi's role is largely ceremonial, but he will play a key part in shaping the country's future. Iraq has been caught in the middle of the conflict between the US and Iran, with Iran-backed militias launching attacks on US bases and diplomatic facilities. The election of Amedi is seen as a significant development in the country's political landscape.
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