Iraqi Kurdistan

Sistani Openly Backs Shia Bloc

Iraq’s most revered religious leader now officially supports the list made up of the country’s two top Shia parties.

18 Nov 05

IWPR sources say the al-Qaeda-linked militant is preparing to disrupt elections, and Saddam loyalists are also on the move.

18 Nov 05

While some celebrated on the last day of campaigning, others hunkered down fearing violence in the days ahead.

18 Nov 05

PUK says Iraqi government should have taken Hajj into consideration when it set the election date.

18 Nov 05

In the Kurdish area, people are not as scared as those in the rest of Iraq when they find out they have a polling station as a neighbour.

18 Nov 05

Preachers use Friday prayers to speak out about the landmark ballot.

18 Nov 05

Streets empty of people after dusk as security forces maintain high profile.

18 Nov 05

Civilians and military teams in last-minute drive to get people to come out on election day.

18 Nov 05

Police round up insurgents but campaign of violence continues as polling day approaches.

18 Nov 05

Kurds flock to the polling stations in the hope of strengthening their political muscle.

18 Nov 05

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