24 May 2013
MP, Saleem al-Jouburi, of the Iraqiya Slate shows surprise over the return of the Minister of Agriculture, Ez al-Din al-Dawla, to the government.

Speaking to All Iraq News Agency (AIN), he said "Dawla did not discuss this issue with any of the political leaders of Mitahidoon," noting that "The reasons behind Dawla's return are unknown."

Regarding the reports over disputes between Dawla and the parliament Speaker, Osama al-Nijaifi, Jouburi said "Dawla had to agree with Nijaifi over the interest of Mosul city."

"There were big political pressures on Dawla to return to the government," he concluded.

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