Iraq’s parliament approves resignation of prime minister

Iraq’s parliament approved the resignation of prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after some of the worst violence during two months of anti-government protests.

The parliament’s speaker will ask the president to appoint a new prime minister, according to its media department.

Mr Mahdi had last week called on parliament to accept his resignation and move quickly to find a successor, saying the country needs a new leader to end violent protests. Mr Mahdi, who’s backed by neighbouring power Iran, had offered to quit earlier but then insisted he’d only go once lawmakers agreed on a replacement.

More than 400 people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters since October 1st, according to Iraq’s independent High Human Rights Commission.

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Iraqis, mostly from the Shi’ite majority population, are protesting against government corruption, poor services, and wide-ranging Iranian political influence, calling for an overhaul of the ruling class. – Bloomberg