Democratic elections normally lead to stability and a smooth transfer of power. But not in Iraq. The results of the latest elections may lead to violence and instability in a country torn by wars and civil strife. The President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Noor al-Maliki both dispute the results and have called for a […]
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Results of vote - Basra Press
Al-Maliky would take the majoity of the 21 seats allocated for Basra, the case that would influence the processing of the reconstructiona and development chances for Basra during the next four years.
Is Iraq returning to its secular roots
What I see as a good sign emerging from the latest elections is the fact that Iraqis are seriously thinking of national interests. This is what counts regardless of who wins.
Election Watch – Partial Results from All Constituencies
The BBC reports that partial results are now in from all 18 provinces, and Nouri al-Maliki has strengthened his lead over main rival Iyad Allawi. His State of Law coalition is leading in seven provinces, including Baghdad and Basra. Baghdad is the largest constituency, with 70 seats from the total of 325. The Iraqi National […]
Preliminary Election Results Expected This Week
An estimated 62% of the 19 million eligible voters went to the polls in Sunday's parliamentary elections – this was down from the 75% seen in the 2005 elections, but was still a very respectable turnout. Preliminary results should be available this week, but final official results will not be declared until the end of […]
10 Thousand Part-time Jobs during Election
The Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that 10,000 part-time jobs have been offered in coordination with the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Iraq. A source from the Ministry told Aswat al-Iraq news agency that the information presented by each unemployed candidate has been checked by the Ministry.