Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called Sunday for the posts of vice president and deputy premier to be abolished, dpa reported. There are three vice presidents and three deputy premiers in Iraq. Al-Abadi also suggested reducing the number of bodyguards for state officials with the aim of cutting public spending. The cabinet and parliament must approve the measures, which were announced in a statement. On Friday, thousands of Iraqis took to the streets in several cities, including the capital Baghdad, to protest inefficient public services, including frequent electricity shortages.
