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Iraqi parliament moves to unseat defense minister

Tuesday, 16 August 2016 3:05 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 16 August 2016 3:05 AM ]

Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled Al-Obeidi speaks during his visit to the frontline on the outskirts of Makhmur, about 280 kilometres (175 miles) north of the capital Baghdad, on March 30, 2016. © AFP

Altaf Talal Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has warned against what he calls politicized interrogation of his cabinet after parliament grilled defense minister Khaled Al-Obeidi over corruption allegations. As Altaf Ahmed reports, some lawmakers are now seeking a vote of no confidence in the defense minister while the country is locked up in fierce clashes against Daesh terrorists.

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