Nouri al-Maliki’s third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.


Jasim Al-Azzawi is a news anchor, programme presenter, and media instructor. He presented a weekly show called Inside Iraq.
Nouri al-Maliki’s third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.

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