Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraqis Gear Up for Elections

The alliances vying for a place in the National Assembly are wooing an electorate weary of violence and unemployment.

21 Feb 06

New National Assembly will be closely monitored by those who want the city returned to Kurdish rule.

21 Feb 06

Interior ministry prints high-quality passports in an attempt to reduce forgeries.

21 Feb 06

The first in a series of foot-bridges is intended to save Kabulis’ nerves – and lives.

19 Feb 06

Sunni, Shia and Kurds take to the streets in non-violent demonstrations against Danish newspaper.

16 Feb 06

Ten people suspected of being infected as official efforts to eradicate the virus run into trouble.

15 Feb 06

Experts warn that the geography and ignorance put the country at great risk of an epidemic.

4 Feb 06

Parliamentary elections were marred by fraud accusations, but Iraqis and the political opposition appear ready to move on.

4 Feb 06

Emergency measures introduced after deadly virus strikes in the north of the country.

1 Feb 06

Special tribunal is postponed once again following the chief justice's resignation.

27 Jan 06

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