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Iraqi voters weigh familiar choices as they choose a new parliament
LONDON: Across Baghdad’s avenues and winding alleys, campaign posters line the streets, creating a festive air. Yet beneath the bright banners, a mood of indifference prevails for many Iraqis; some passers-by ignore the oversize candidate photos, unmoved by the spectacle. More than two decades after Saddam Hussein’s fall ushered in democratic rule, Iraqis return to the polls for the seventh time on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to choose a new 329-seat parliament from over 7,700 candidates.
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arabnews.com
Iraqi voters weigh familiar choices as they choose a new parliament
LONDON: Across Baghdad’s avenues and winding alleys, campaign posters line the streets, creating a festive air. Yet beneath the bright banners, a mood of indifference prevails for…
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thehindu.com
Iraqis vote in parliamentary election marked by tight security and major political boycott
Iraqis participate in a tightly secured parliamentary election, facing low turnout amid a major political boycott and regional tensions.
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lemonde.fr
Iraqi voters turn out in unexpectedly high numbers despite calls for a boycott
The ballot this year was marked by the absence of Sadr who retains a devoted following of millions among Iraq's majority Shiite population. Preliminary results are expected within…