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As Iraq considers controversial proposed amendment, court confirms constitutional right to manage personal matters based on faith18 September 2024
Iraq’s federal supreme court reaffirmed on Tuesday that the constitution grants citizens the right to manage personal status matters based on their religion, se…
Iraq's president affirms constitutional powers of Kurdistan Regional Government20 March 2024
The Iraqi Presidency stated that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) holds all constitutional and federal powers over the region and its citizens, provided …
In Iraq, prime minister appoints advisor on constitutional affairs in step toward amending the constitution30 January 2023
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Sunday appointed Nima al-Yasiri as his advisor on constitutional affairs, in a step towards amending constitut…
In Iraq, federal supreme court rules parliamentary speaker decision to re-open presidential candidate registration is unconstitutional1 March 2022
Iraq's Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the parliament's decision to re-open registration of presidency candidates as "unconstitutional". The decision ca…
Op-Ed: Iraq's constitutional dilemma16 February 2022
When Iraqis voted for a new constitution following the US-led invasion of their country in 2003, US president George W Bush, who ordered the conquest, hailed th…