Council of Ministers of Iraq
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The Council of Ministers of Iraq is the executive branch of the government of Iraq.
The National Assembly of Iraq elects a President of State who along with two deputies form the Presidency Council. The Presidency Council appoints the Prime Minister who appoints the Council of Ministers, all of whom must be approved by the Assembly. At least one former government ministry, the Information Ministry, no longer exists.
[edit] Current Council of Ministers
The current cabinet was approved by the Assembly on 20 May 2006, but the key Interior and Defence posts were temporarily filled until 8 June 2006. The Sadrist Movement wihdrew from the government in April 2007, followed by the Iraqi Accord Front in August.
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[edit] References
- ^ Sunnis End Boycott and Rejoin Iraqi Government, New York Times, 2008-07-20, accessed on 2008-07-20
- ^ Sunni bloc returns to Iraqi government after year-long boycott, Associated Press via KBS Radio, 2008-07-20, accessed on 2008-07-21
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Iraqi Parliament approves new ministers, Voices of Iraq via IraqUpdates, 2008-07-20, accessed on 2008-07-21
- ^ Maliki accepts justice ministers resignation - TV, Iraq Updates, 2007-04-06, accessed on 2008-07-21
- ^ Baghdad Devastated by Massive Blasts, 136 Killed, 500 Wounded, Ministries Destroyed, Informed Comment, 2009-10-25
