Iraqi National Assembly approves partial cabinet

The interim National Assembly approved by show of hands today a partial Cabinet, including 27 ministers and five acting ministers, ushering in Iraq’s first elected government since the fall of Saddam Hussein.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2005 - 18:44

The Cabinet was approved by 180 MPs out of the 185 present in the 275-member parliament, Speaker Hajim al-Hassani announced to applause.

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