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Iraq Passes Election Law, But Skirts Key Issues

Posted Sep 24, 08 1:29 PM CDT in World 

(Newser) – The Iraqi parliament today passed a long-delayed law establishing provincial elections, a step the government hopes will protect recent security gains by opening the political process. The first elections are expected in January, the New York Times reports, but questions remain about how to ensure representation for Iraq’s religious minorities, and the control of the northern oil city of Kirkuk.


Source: New York Times

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