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Iraq president encourages early elections to end crisis

"Holding new, early elections in accordance with a national consensus represents an exit from the stifling crisis," Saleh said in a speech.

Iraq's President Media Office shows President Barham Saleh delivering a speech on August 30, 2022 in Baghdad. AFP photo
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Iraqi President Barham Saleh on Tuesday encouraged early legislative elections to settle a political crisis that escalated into deadly clashes this week, killing dozens and wounding hundreds more.

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