This ought to convince Iraqis of the sovereignty of their new government

Iyad Allawi Chosen as Iraqi PM, Aide Says
Fri May 28, 2004 10:52 AM ET

By Tom Perry
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iyad Allawi, a member of Iraq's U.S.-appointed Governing Council with long-time links to the CIA, has been chosen as prime minister in Iraq's interim government, an aide to Allawi told Reuters on Friday.

"There was a meeting of the Governing Council and Dr Allawi was unanimously chosen as prime minister," Hani Adris said.

Posted by Prometheus 6 on May 28, 2004 - 11:24am :: War