Al-Maliki’s return impact on Iraq and region

Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani withdrew from the premiership race, allowing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to potentially return to power. Al-Maliki’s previous terms were marked by sectarian policies, including deliberate exclusion of Sunni populations and rampant corruption. His governance led to the rise of ISIL (ISIS) and deepened divisions within Iraq. If he returns, the country faces the risk of further sectarian strife and continued corruption, undermining national unity and stability.

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