Three Options for Political Blocs on Elections Law- MP

Iraqi Parliament fails to pass latest election law..

By: northsunm32

   Along with all the other problems in Iraq this is just one more. The U.S. has withdrawn very few troops but intended to withdraw many after the successful January election. However, there is still no agreement on an election law. One issue is whether the voters will vote for individual candidates. It would seem elementary that voters ...

about 1 month ago

Iraqi elections between Sunnis and Shiites and Kurds

By: ahmedibrahem

There is a conflict between the three parties in Iraq (Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds) are competing strongly and trying to get the gains Fbl e Iraqi elections. The root of the problem in Iraq. Concern is growing in Iraq the possibility of postponement of general elections scheduled for January next, amid threats of Tareq al-Hashemi Iraqi Vice ...

5 days ago

Kenya: Post-election violence suspects must be brought to justice

By: chnarendra

The Kenyan government has failed to implement a fair and credible judicial process to try those accused of carrying out human rights violations, including possible crimes against humanity, during last year’s post-election violence, said Amnesty International. Amnesty International voiced its dismay at the process following a statement ...

24 days ago

Iraq electoral law passes, sets up national vote

By: BiodunIginla

Sunday, November 8, 2009 by Sunita Kureishi and Biodun Iginla, BBC News BAGHDAD – Iraq's parliament ended weeks of debate Sunday and passed a long-delayed law paving the way for the planned January election to go forward, sidestepping a crisis that could have dela

22 days ago