Iraq's highest court has ordered parliament back in session amid a seven-month political impasse that has blocked formation of a new government.
The Iraqi federal Supreme Court today called the delay unconstitutional and ordered the legislature back to work.
The court also told parliament to select a speaker and two deputy speakers.
Parliament's acting speaker, Fuad Masum, told The Associated Press that he expects to have a meeting date set by the end of this week.
Parliament's 325 lawmakers have met only once since March 7 elections that failed to give any party a ruling majority.
Political leaders have delayed parliament from reconvening as they negotiate over who will be the next prime minister.
compiled from agency reports
The Iraqi federal Supreme Court today called the delay unconstitutional and ordered the legislature back to work.
The court also told parliament to select a speaker and two deputy speakers.
Parliament's acting speaker, Fuad Masum, told The Associated Press that he expects to have a meeting date set by the end of this week.
Parliament's 325 lawmakers have met only once since March 7 elections that failed to give any party a ruling majority.
Political leaders have delayed parliament from reconvening as they negotiate over who will be the next prime minister.
compiled from agency reports
