Khaled al-Obeidi
Iraqi defense minister sacked as Mosul battle looms
Middle East
August 26, 2016
Iraqi defense minister sacked as Mosul battle looms
Iraq's parliament impeached Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi on Thursday over corruption allegations, removing him from office as the army gears…
Iraq corruption row won’t derail Mosul offensive, says US envoy
Middle East
August 12, 2016
Iraq corruption row won’t derail Mosul offensive, says US envoy
Iraq's offensive to dislodge Islamic State from its de facto capital Mosul is on track despite a spat between two…
Iraq PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
Middle East
August 2, 2016
Iraq PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption in weapons deals that risks re-igniting…