Iraqi premier shakes up top brass amid fight against jihadists
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Wednes shook up the top commanders of the army, state media said, as the country is struggling to dislodge ISIS militants from its territory, dpa reported.
Al-Abadi, who is also the general commander of the army, relieved 26
commanders of their posts and sent 16 into retirement, a statement
from his office said.
He also appointed 18 new commanders in posts in the Defence Ministry,
the statement said without providing names.
Dubai-based broadcaster Al Arabiya said Army Chief of Staff Ba Bakr
Zebari was among those sacked.
Al-Abadi, who is also the general commander of the army, relieved 26
commanders of their posts and sent 16 into retirement, a statement
from his office said.
He also appointed 18 new commanders in posts in the Defence Ministry,
the statement said without providing names.
Dubai-based broadcaster Al Arabiya said Army Chief of Staff Ba Bakr
Zebari was among those sacked.
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