Middle East

Rival Blocs Campaign in South

Relative calm means people are ready to take part in the election, and parties and blocs now have to compete for their vote.

18 Nov 05

Protesters say elections should only be held once the occupation is over.

18 Nov 05

Some residents of Sunni triangle town will boycott the vote out of conviction, others out of fear.

18 Nov 05

Police tighten up security as voting centre comes under fire just hours after its location is disclosed.

18 Nov 05

By Salam Jihad in Baghdad (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Yaseen Madhloom in Hillah (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Aqil Jabbar in Baaqubah (ICR No. 100, 25-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Residents say they feel personally threatened by the militant leader's call for a boycott.

18 Nov 05

In a province south of Baghdad, the voices of Arab tribal leaders count, and they are making diverse and sometimes surprising choices.

18 Nov 05

Someone sneaked a partisan message favouring the main Shia bloc onto voter education leaflets.

18 Nov 05

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