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Iraq parliament sacks defense minister

Friday, 26 August 2016 1:52 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 26 August 2016 1:51 AM ]

The file photo shows a view of the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad. ©Reuters

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraqi lawmakers have sacked defense minister Khaled al-Obeidi over corruption allegations. The no-confidence vote comes amid concerns over the already vacant interior ministry. Now many fear that the removing of the defense minister will seriously affect the country's security and more notably the battle against Daesh.

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