Tuesday, October 25, 2016

#IRAQ: Parliament Bans Sale, Importation, Production Of Alcohol

[world politics news]


Iraq's parliament has voted to ban the sale, import and production of alcohol, in a surprise move likely to anger some minorities but also to please influential religious parties. Proponents of the ban argue that it is justified by the constitution, which prohibits any law contradicting Islam. But some opponents argue that it also violates the same constitution which guarantees the traditions of religious minorities.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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