Sunni Arab politician Mahmoud al-Mashhadani was chosen as the new speaker of the Council of Representatives.

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Parliament members had been upset with Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who angered lawmakers for comments regarded as inappropriate.

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At the Thursday session, Parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani read a letter from Sunni parliament members saying they will go along with the agreement if their demands are met for releasing those Sunni detainees who have yet to be convicted of crimes.

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