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Headline Iraqi oil minister Ibrahim Bahr al-Ulum replaced by Ahmed Chalabi UPDATE
Released 13:07 30-Dec-05
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BAGHDAD (AFX) - Deputy Iraqi prime minister Ahmed Chalabi was put in charge of the oil ministry after the minister, Ibrahim Bahr al-Ulum, was relieved of his duties, an official said.
'The government has relieved Mr Bahr al-Ulum of duties for 30 days and put in charge Mr Chalabi who heads the energy council,' the official said on condition of anonymity.
'The decision was taken because of Mr Bahr al-Ulum's objections to the early introduction of higher petrol prices,' the official said.
The Iraqi government earlier this month announced a tripling of petrol prices in a bid to reduce subsidies, a move that sparked angry protests across the country.
(Updating with Bahr al-Ulum replaced after protesting petrol price hikes)
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