The Iraqi prime minister has picked five members of his cabinet from among thousands of online applicants.
Candidates were told to attach a CV and provide evidence that they met the requirements. The names ands posts of those chosen are yet to be announced.
Mr Mahdi said more than 15,000 people had applied for five of 14 cabinet posts after he announced the opportunity on his personal Facebook account.
Applicants had to state which ministry they would like to lead, and whether they belonged to a political party.
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