Middle East

Kurds Concerned About Fraud

Voters sceptical despite an increase in monitors and promises from Kurdish leaders of clean elections.

14 Dec 05

Activists fear a combination of violence and chauvinism will keep Iraqi women from the polls.

14 Dec 05

Voters in the southern city are debating the merits of secularism versus sectarianism in the run-up to election day.

14 Dec 05

The government denies allegations that it is stepping up military operations so as to keep Sunni voters away from the polls.

14 Dec 05

Campaign group encourages future lawmakers to commit themselves to legislation that preserves women’s constitutional rights.

8 Dec 05

Relatives of those who perished in Iraqi army massacres feel new political era unlikely to deliver justice.

8 Dec 05

Though the constitutional referendum is over, the exclusion of expatriate Iraqis still rankles.

8 Dec 05

While there has been no outbreak of the deadly disease, an import ban is driving up the price of locally-raised poultry.

8 Dec 05

The plan is to create a new channel for young Kurds to express their concerns, but will it be hijacked by the political parties?

8 Dec 05

Critics warn new legislation could violate civil rights, while supporters argue it will protect national security.

8 Dec 05

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