Saddam's Town Readies for Vote
Many Tikrit residents would vote if security threats were not such a deterrent.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Kirkuk Preachers Enter Election Fray
Religious leaders in disputed city step up efforts to mobilise the faithful.
18 Nov 05
Kirkuk Parties Upset at Kurdish Returnee Vote
By Ommar Gharib in Kirkuk (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Baaqubah Faces Wrath of Militants
Insurgents terrorise city forcing electoral officials to quite their jobs.
18 Nov 05
Kurdish Officials Outline Security Plans
By Rebaz Mahmood in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Northeastern Town's Kurds and Arabs Split Over Participation
By Dhya Rasan in Jalawla (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Polling Stations Under Fire in Amarah
By Hazim al-Sharaa in Amarah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Rival Blocs Campaign in South
Relative calm means people are ready to take part in the election, and parties and blocs now have to compete for their vote.
18 Nov 05
Mosul Youth in Boycott Campaign
Protesters say elections should only be held once the occupation is over.
18 Nov 05
Election Prospects Dim in Ramadi
Some residents of Sunni triangle town will boycott the vote out of conviction, others out of fear.
18 Nov 05
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