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Al-Maliki Nominated for Prime Minister Amid Sectarian Tensions

1/26/2026

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Nouri al-Maliki, a former Iraqi prime minister, has been nominated by the Shia Coordination Framework to return as prime minister.
The nomination has reignited Sunni debates, with some factions supporting him and others voicing concerns about his past leadership.
He previously served two terms.
His history of sectarian tensions and the rise of ISIS remain contentious.

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Story summary

Nouri al-Maliki, a former Iraqi prime minister, has been nominated by the Shia Coordination Framework to return as prime minister.
The nomination has reignited Sunni debates, with some factions supporting him and others voicing concerns about his past leadership.
He previously served two terms.
His history of sectarian tensions and the rise of ISIS remain contentious.