Al-Zurfi is an Iraqi Shia politician, who was born in the city of Kufa in Najaf province in 1966.
March 17, 2020The protesters demanded comprehensive reform, fight against corruption, better public services and more job opportunities.
February 29, 2020As in the rest of the Arab world in 2011, Iraqis are protesting against the country’s faltering political system, largely established by the US and its allies after the 2003 invasion which toppled Saddam Hussein.
December 29, 2019Abel Abdel Mahdi resigned last month as Prime Minister after pressure from protests.
December 27, 2019Pence affirmed his country's support for "the stability of Iraq and the aspirations of Iraqis for reform and peace, as well as the renunciation of violence," the statement further said.
December 10, 2019Mass rallies calling for an overhaul of the ruling system have rocked the capital Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south since October 1, but political forces closed ranks this week to defend the government.
November 11, 2019