High Stakes in Kurdish Poll
Looming parliamentary election could upset power balance in volatile region.
Looming parliamentary election could upset power balance in volatile region.
Campaigners in Iraqi Kurdistan urged to produce practical help instead of political slogans as election nears.
The new Change list threatens to limit power of region’s political giants in upcoming ballot.
As in 2005 election, party still by far the strongest force in the province.
Enthusiastic supporters take to the streets of Sulaimaniyah as two parties prepare to face off.
Hopes for independent reporting dashed as media favours particular election candidates.
The city has seen little of the lively electioneering that has been a feature of other parts of the region.
Leading election candidates pledge to address host of diverse problems.
Women in Herat cope alone after losing husbands to drug trafficking.
Parliamentarians continue to seek answers to malpractice charges.