Allawi replaces Adil Abd al-Mahdi.
The information about the Prime Minister's post comes from Allawi himself, as well as from state television.
The country has been in a political stalemate for two months due to protests and internal problems.
Iraq appoints new prime minister
2020-02-01T15:52:13.785Z
Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Mohammad Allawi as new Prime Minister. Allawi will serve as prime minister until new elections can be held. He must now appoint a government within a month.
Source: svt