Abadi accuses opponents of obstructing sweeping reforms

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi says his reform package is facing opposition from those whose interests might be compromised by the anti-corruption process.

Sep 17, 2015 · 01:01 GMT 1 min read

Middle East

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi says his reform package is facing opposition from those whose interests might be compromised by the anti-corruption process. Some Iraqi lawmakers have started to call for a technocrat government headed by Abadi. Our correspondent Altaf Ahmad reports from the Iraqi capital Baghdad.