Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
Feb 1 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Iraqi president names Mohammad Allawi as new PM, nominee says
Protesters in Maysan Province, however, are clearly rejecting this appointee, adding they will not accept any candidate from corrupt political parties, especially those linked to Iran.

#BREAKING
Feb 1 - Hillah, southern #Iraq
Protesters quickly in the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.

Feb 1 - Basrah, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators rush to the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.

Feb 1 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators in the streets protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
He is close to Sadr, making him favored by #Iran & opposed by the Iraqi people.

Feb 1 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Demonstrators in the iconic Tahrir Square protesting the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister.
Allawi is close to Sadr, making him favored by #Iran & opposed by the Iraqi people.

Feb 1 - Babylon, southern #Iraq
Protesters pour into the streets, set up road blocks and begin new protests over the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the new prime minister by Iraqi President Barham Salih.
Many say he is #Iran's candidate.
#IraqProtests

Feb 1 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
People are setting up road blocks following the candidacy of Mohammad Allawi as the next PM.
Allawi belongs to the #Iran-backed Fat'h faction & Iraqi Hezbollah has insisted on his candidacy. This is why Iraqis are refusing to accept his candidacy.