Nouri al-Maliki influences Iraq's next leader selection

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Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is poised to significantly influence the selection of Iraq's next leader. Maliki leads the influential State of Law coalition, a Shi'ite bloc expected to be crucial in choosing the next premier after the November 11 elections. Despite past criticism for sectarian policies and the rise of ISIS, Maliki has rebuilt his political power base.


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