ERBIL — The majority of the lawmakers at the Iraqi parliament do not support replacing Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi which has been suggested as part of the efforts hoping to meet protestor’s demands, said a Kurdish lawmaker.

Violent protest have been ongoing since early October in Baghdad and some other southern provinces of Iraq. While over 250 protestors are killed with many more injured, people continue calling for fundamental reforms that could guarantee improved living conditions.

Major Iraqi political factions gathered with Iraqi president and parliament speaker earlier this week to discuss the issue, after which Barham Salih said that Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi will be ready to step down if the political factions reach a consensus on someone to succeed him.

However, MP Vian Sabri, head of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) bloc at the Iraqi parliament, said the idea has not many supporters at the legislature.

“So far the majority stands with PM Adil Abdul Mahdi,” she told BasNews. “There is not an agreement so far to withdraw confidence from Abdul Mahdi.”

Following the meeting between major political factions earlier this week, media reports said the sides had also urged an amendment to the election law and holding a snap election to pave the path for reforms.

BasNews