Women's Rights Candidate Keen to Make Impact
Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.
8 Mar 10
Middle East
Candidates Say Lack of Security Harms Their Chances
In unstable regions, many candidates fear they will lose out to rivals with better protection.
8 Mar 10
Iraq: Dec '09/Jan '10
IWPR report prompts education ministry to amend its new religious education curriculum.
7 Mar 10
Election Vandals Leave Their Mark
Young men are expressing their disillusionment with politics by tearing down posters.
5 Mar 10
Future Looks Grim for Syrian Activists
As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.
5 Mar 10
Women's Rights Candidate Keen to Make Impact
Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.
5 Mar 10
Candidates Embrace New Technology
Parliamentary hopefuls use text messages, social networking sites to reach voters.
5 Mar 10
Sistani Call Likely to Boost Shia Turnout
Top Shia cleric urges citizens to vote but refuses to endorse parties.
5 Mar 10
Poll Widens Sectarian Schism in Pilgrimage City
Election campaign targeting Shia pilgrims in Sunni-dominated Samarra shows politics still defined by sect.
4 Mar 10
Shia Coalition Accused of Invoking Religion
Iraqi candidates and coalitions are prohibited from using religious references in their campaigns.
4 Mar 10
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