Kurdish Parties Team Up in Kirkuk
New alliance aims to overcome disagreements about returnees' right to vote in one of Iraq's more controversial local elections.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Tribal Chiefs Weigh Voting Options
In a province south of Baghdad, the voices of Arab tribal leaders count, and they are making diverse and sometimes surprising choices.
18 Nov 05
Surprise Message for Karbala Voters
Someone sneaked a partisan message favouring the main Shia bloc onto voter education leaflets.
18 Nov 05
Clerics Feature on Campaign Posters
Candidates are putting pictures of Iraq's top Shia cleric on posters in an effort to win votes.
18 Nov 05
Reporter Detained in Kut
IWPR contributer held for three days after innocently photographing an Iraqi soldier.
18 Nov 05
Police and Polling Stations Attacked
Insurgents kill five policemen in attacks around the country.
18 Nov 05
Samawa Shias Criticise Election
By Hussein Ali al-Yasiry in Samawa (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Iraqi Vice-President on the Campaign Trail
By Meethaq Fadhil in Nassriyah (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Regional Polls Leave Kurds Cold
Kurds are keen to vote for Iraq’s National Assembly, but many are too disillusioned to take part in the regional poll.
18 Nov 05
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