Iraq’s Kadhimi Convenes Crisis Talks without Muqtada al-Sadr

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi speaks during the national dialogue meeting under the auspices of President Barham Salih (AFP)

Iraqi political blocs on Wednesday held a meeting in the government palace building upon the invitation of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi for the purpose of discussing the current crisis in the country.

“The dialogue session was held in the presence of Iraqi President Barham Salih, the heads of the legislative and judicial authorities, political leaders and United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert,” a statement from al-Kadhimi’s office said.