Iraqi president resigns

Iraqi President Barham Salih submitted his resignation to the Parliament amid social unrest that has been shaking the country since the beginning of October, Report informs, citing the Al-Arabiya.

"My national responsibility in this circumstance requires me to resign. The position of President of the Republic must respond to the will of the people. I am preparing for my resignation in front of the Iraqi Parliament," Salih reportedly told Parliament, apologizing for selecting the Governor of Basra Province Asaad al-Idani for "building block" candidate.

On October 31, Iraq's Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi stepped down, giving in to protesters' demands.