Article: ”Central Bank Governor’s Resignation: Admission of Failure or Escape from the Repercussions of the Financial Crisis?” Quote: “Tuesday, that Al-Alaq decided to submit his resignation after facing multiple problems in the financial sector, in addition to his inability to fulfill his promises to control the exchange rate. This request comes at a sensitive time for the Iraqi economy, which suffers from severe fluctuations in exchange rates and direct impacts on the local economy.”