Last week, Iraq’s parliament overwhelmingly approved far- reaching changes to the country’s political system as part of prime minister Haider Al Abadi’s initiative to tackle the country’s rampant corruption. This is an important step in the right direction that has been embraced by the majority of Iraqis, but applying the reforms might divert Baghdad’s attention away from national unity. To avoid this becoming a reality, Mr Al Abadi must continue his fight against corruption carefully and avoid the impulse to settle old political scores.
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