Iraq

Mahdi Army Fights for Democracy

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

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

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