Kirkuk Preachers Enter Election Fray
Religious leaders in disputed city step up efforts to mobilise the faithful.
Kirkuk Parties Upset at Kurdish Returnee Vote
By Ommar Gharib in Kirkuk (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
Baaqubah Faces Wrath of Militants
Insurgents terrorise city forcing electoral officials to quite their jobs.
Kurdish Officials Outline Security Plans
By Rebaz Mahmood in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
Northeastern Town's Kurds and Arabs Split Over Participation
By Dhya Rasan in Jalawla (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
Polling Stations Under Fire in Amarah
By Hazim al-Sharaa in Amarah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-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.
Election Prospects Dim in Ramadi
Some residents of Sunni triangle town will boycott the vote out of conviction, others out of fear.
Mosul Youth in Boycott Campaign
Protesters say elections should only be held once the occupation is over.
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