Iraq

Samawa Shias Criticise Election

By Hussein Ali al-Yasiry in Samawa (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Residents see troubled days ahead, and think it's time to keep their powder dry.

18 Nov 05

By Meethaq Fadhil in Nassriyah (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Kurds are keen to vote for Iraq’s National Assembly, but many are too disillusioned to take part in the regional poll.

18 Nov 05

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

18 Nov 05

Seven civilians and an Iraqi soldier die in car bombings, a roadside blast and crossfire.

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

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