Women Yearn for Security
Many women supported the constitution in the hope it will bring an end to violence.
31 Oct 05
Iraq
Doubts Cast Over Kurdistan Vote
Officials claim only minimal fraud occurred during the referendum, but 99 per cent approval rates have raised eyebrows.
28 Oct 05
Youth Poll Boycott Worries Kurdish Leaders
Officials describe low turnout among young voters as an alarm bell for the Kurds.
21 Oct 05
Protests in Saddam's Home Town as Trial Begins
Residents of Tikrit insist the former president will not get a fair hearing at the tribunal.
21 Oct 05
Swift Justice Urged for Saddam
In Dijail, the setting for the first case against Saddam, there is little sympathy for the ex-president as memories of the 1982 killings remain fresh.
21 Oct 05
Erbil Takes Shine Off Kurdish Turnout
Officials apparently nervous about support for charter accused of ballot-rigging, but Kurds overall appear to have given it overwhelming backing.
17 Oct 05
Shia Celebrate Historic Day
Party atmosphere in Shia towns and cities, as residents vote for empowerment.
17 Oct 05
Anbar Turns its Back on Charter
Fighting prevents most residents from voting, but those who do, give the constitution the thumbs-down.
17 Oct 05
Women Weigh Up Charter
Some see oppression in the constitution’s pages while others glimpse opportunity.
14 Oct 05
Samara Offers Gloomy Election Forecast
Women strike only note of optimism as referendum preparations get underway.
14 Oct 05
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