The Iraqi oil capital of Basra has begun a significant reshuffling of the local government, following the national Parliament’s approval Tuesday of a major initiative in governance reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.The changes in Basra, announced Wednesday and Thursday, are affecting several entities that interact with international oil companies and other foreign investors, including the governor’s office, the investment commission, and district and sub-district councils…. This content is for registered users. Please login to continue. If you are not a registered user, you may purchase a subscription or sign up for a free trial .