Middle East

Iraqi Kurds Seize the Moment

Kurds flock to the polling stations in the hope of strengthening their political muscle.

18 Nov 05

Police round up insurgents but campaign of violence continues as polling day approaches.

18 Nov 05

Voters clap and jump for joy, seemingly unfazed by the violence.

18 Nov 05

People stay home rather than vote as Ramadi sees sporadic violence.

18 Nov 05

Voter turnout better than expected in troubled northern city.

18 Nov 05

Voters in the south may be solidly behind the election, but support for the main Shia-led faction is not monolithic.

18 Nov 05

Shia queue up to make their voices heard in city of Nassriyah.

18 Nov 05

Organisers of poll fear Iraqi Kurdistan will lose its autonomy if local leaders become too deeply embroiled in Baghdad politics.

18 Nov 05

Attacks against polling stations appear to have failed to deter much of the capital’s electorate.

18 Nov 05

Insurgents shoot off voters’ ink-stained fingers in Baaqubah.

18 Nov 05

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