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Iraqi MPs designate Al-Sudani as Prime Minister

BAGHDAD, July 25 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Coordination Framework, a leading parliamentary coalition, on Monday designated Mohammad Shaia' Al-Sudani as candidate for Premiership.
Leader of the coalition members reached agreement on Al-Sudani's designation during their most recent meeting, the Framework said in a brief statement.
Al-Sudani emerged in the political field through his membership of the Dawa Party and served the Governorate of Maysan, then as Human Rights Minister from 2010 to 2014 in addition to handling several ministerial portfolios by commission. (end) ahh.aq