Nomads Rally to Sistani Call
Because of their lifestyle it’s been hard for them to follow the electoral campaign – but nomads say that won’t stop them voting.
Because of their lifestyle it’s been hard for them to follow the electoral campaign – but nomads say that won’t stop them voting.
Many Tikrit residents would vote if security threats were not such a deterrent.
Religious leaders in disputed city step up efforts to mobilise the faithful.
By Ommar Gharib in Kirkuk (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
Insurgents terrorise city forcing electoral officials to quite their jobs.
By Rebaz Mahmood in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
By Dhya Rasan in Jalawla (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
By Hazim al-Sharaa in Amarah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
Relative calm means people are ready to take part in the election, and parties and blocs now have to compete for their vote.
Protesters say elections should only be held once the occupation is over.