Middle East

Election Official Says Polls on Track

Despite the swelling number of attacks on polling stations, the election body believes it is ready for the big day.

18 Nov 05

By Dawood Salman in Ramadi (ICR No. 104, 28-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Zaineb Naji in Baghdad (ICR No. 104, 28-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Parties campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan are failing to win over cynical voters.

18 Nov 05

Shia rebels have put away their pistols to get involved in politics.

18 Nov 05

A controversial ruling by the interior ministry means militias must give up their guns until after the elections.

18 Nov 05

Another deadly day across Iraq as insurgents step up efforts to disrupt the election.

18 Nov 05

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

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