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Iraq Passes Election Law,
But Skirts Key Issues

No deal on control over northern oil hub, representation of minority groups

New York Times New York Times Sep 24, 08 1:29 PM CDT
(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. More »

More about:  Iraq • law • Iraq security • Iraq parliament • political reform • Kirkuk • provincial elections

Regional Voting
in Doubt in
Iraqi Impasse

Parliament adjourns before compromise on provincial law reached

New York Times New York Times Aug 6, 08 3:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Iraq’s parliament failed to pass a law on provincial elections before its summer recess, jeopardizing the possibility of elections later this year, the New York Times reports. A consensus was seen as necessary for political unity among Iraq’s fractious political blocs, with President Bush even contacting legislators to push for a deal; none was reached, and each side is pointing fingers at the others. More »

More about:  Iraq • George W. Bush • Iraq parliament • Parliament • provincial elections

US to Stall Troop Cuts Over Iraqi Elections

But Baghdad vetoed
plan for the ballots earlier this week

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Mar 1, 08 3:16 PM CST
(Newser) - US troop cuts in Iraq will stall after July to ensure security for local elections, a Washington official said yesterday. "You can actually increase your own risk if you pull out too many simultaneously," the official said. "This is not a stall tactic." But Baghdad officials nixed plans for the summer ballots this week, highlighting tensions between Baghdad and provincial governments. More »

More about:  Iraq • Pentagon • David Petraeus • troop surge • troop levels • provincial elections • Iraqi elections • troop reduction

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