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Iraq sees worst political crisis since Saddam Hussein died

Iraq sees worst political crisis since Saddam Hussein died

Iraq is experiencing its worst political crisis since the death of former President Saddam Hussein.

The country has not had a leader since November when mass protests forced Adel Abdul Mahdi from office.

The former leader is due to select a new candidate on Tuesday.

But the anti-government movement, which demands radical change, appears to be losing momentum.

Al Jazeera's Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad.

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