iraqi elections

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Elect Nizar Amidi as President of Iraq After a Distinguished Career

On April 11, 2026, the Iraqi Parliament elected Nizar Amidi as the President of the Republic, securing 227 votes out of 249. Amidi, with over two decades of political experience, succeeds President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.

Election of Nizar Amidi Complicates Kurdish Political Landscape

The Democratic Party of Kurdistan's objection to Nizar Amidi's election as president adds further complexity to the Kurdish and Iraqi political scene. Following the vote, the party called for its representatives to return to Kurdistan for consultations.