A Chink of Light for Democracy?
Election unlikely to change very much, but could open up a political space for opposition parties.
11 Apr 10
Election unlikely to change very much, but could open up a political space for opposition parties.
Accusations levelled that electoral irregularities are not being properly dealt with.
IWPR-trained journalists take part in innovative election reporting project.
Campaigning in Iraq’s election kicked off last week amid debate about the country’s future and whether its Baathist history continues to permeate politics.
Majority seem relieved they will not have to take part in second round of voting.
Stories of ballot-rigging emerge at vote-counting centres across the country.