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Candidates are putting pictures of Iraq's top Shia cleric on posters in an effort to win votes.
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IWPR contributer held for three days after innocently photographing an Iraqi soldier.
Election Monitors Learn the Ropes
By Yaseen Madhloom in Hillah (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)
Samawa Shias Criticise Election
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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.
Pre-Election Gun Boom in Baghdad
Residents see troubled days ahead, and think it's time to keep their powder dry.
Election Official Says Polls on Track
Despite the swelling number of attacks on polling stations, the election body believes it is ready for the big day.
More Violence as Polls Loom
Seven civilians and an Iraqi soldier die in car bombings, a roadside blast and crossfire.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.