Iraqi PM concedes ‘mistakes made’ as protesters pushed back in Baghdad

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Saturday that political parties had “made mistakes” in their running of the country, promising electoral reform and other measures as he sought to bring an end to months of protests. “The protests have helped and will help pressure political groups, the government … to reform and accept change. However continuing protests must allow for a return to normal life, which will lead to legitimate demands being met,” Abdul Mahdi said.