Baghdad Poor Pounce on Election Flotsam
Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad
Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad
In the capital, many of Iraq’s most vulnerable and impoverished citizens came out to vote in force.
Politicians’ broken promises blamed for significant drop in election participation.
But it insists its neutral, professional and will investigate all complaints thoroughly. By IWPR-trained reporters
Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.
Analysts, politicians concerned over security and power-sharing after parliamentary vote.
Residents of volatile city fear poll turnout will be affected after bloody attacks.
Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.
In unstable regions, many candidates fear they will lose out to rivals with better protection.