Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed advisors on Wednesday evening not to make any effort in press statements that violate the general contexts of state administration, by expressing personal opinions that do not represent the government, and not to appear or make statements to the media except with official approval .
According to a statement issued by Al-Sudani’s office The Prime Minister “gave all advisors the choice between continuing their official work or giving up their advisory positions and posts, and thus they would be free to make statements that express their personal opinions .”
The Prime Minister’s advisor, Ibrahim Al-Sumaidaie, revealed the day before yesterday, Tuesday, that the Iraqi government had received a clear request from international and regional parties regarding the necessity of dismantling the weapons of the armed factions, while he warned of the danger of not responding to this request.
