Iraq President Sues PM Over Delayed KRG Salaries

Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid has filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in the Kurdistan Region, highlighting ongoing tensions in the country's leadership. The lawsuit, submitted to Iraq's top court, seeks to ensure that salaries are paid consistently amidst financial disputes between Baghdad and Erbil. While public sector workers have received their January salaries, many are still waiting for their December pay, leading to protests in Sulaimaniyah, Rashid's hometown. Teachers in the region have staged sit-ins and hunger strikes demanding their overdue salaries, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The lawsuit's announcement follows a history of political disagreements between Rashid and Sudani, with analysts noting a deepening divide within Iraq's executive authority. The first court hearing for the case is scheduled for February 14, as protests continue to escalate.