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Iraq articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Iraq.​ Iraq is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, it "has conducted meaningful elections but political participation remains seriously impaired by sectarian violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.

The Ruling Elites Guiding Iraq’s Constitutional Dilemma

February 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Ruling Elites Guiding Iraq’s Constitutional Dilemma

Salah Nasrawi believes that Iraq’s constitutional limbo is increasing the country’s already major political problems that threaten its democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Worldwide Corruption

Hope For Democracy In Iraq Despite Political Violence

January 21, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hope For Democracy In Iraq Despite Political Violence

Iraq is at the crossroads in its democracy, with losers in recent elections resorting to violence in an attempt to overturn election results.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Iraq Supreme Court Ratifies Election Results

December 29, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iraq Supreme Court Ratifies Election Results

The results of Iraq’s October election were certified by the country’s top court, clearing the path for Shi’ite Moqtada al-Sadr, the winner.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Iraq’s Democratic Disillusionment: Invasion To Failed State

July 23, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iraq’s Democratic Disillusionment: Invasion To Failed State

Iraq’s democratic disillusionment alludes to the failure of the democratization process 18 years after America toppled Sadam Hussein.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Deadly Attacks In Iraq Spark Concerns About Election

May 26, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Deadly Attacks In Iraq Spark Concerns About Election

A string of attacks in Iraq on pro-democracy activists and journalists has prompted demands to boycott parliamentary elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East

Instability in Oil Nations Likely If World Addresses Climate Change

March 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Instability in Oil Nations Likely If World Addresses Climate Change

As the world transitions to low-carbon energy output, Algeria, Chad, Iraq, and Nigeria will be among the first to witness political instability.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Iraq, Middle East, Nigeria, Worldwide

Outrage Follows Killing Of Disappeared Iraqi Activist’s Father

March 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Outrage Follows Killing Of Disappeared Iraqi Activist’s Father

UN human rights experts expressed alarm at killing of father of disappeared human rights defender Ali Jasib Hattab Al Heliji.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Political Dissidents

Iraq Imprisoning Freelance Journalists For Protest Reporting

February 27, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iraq Imprisoning Freelance Journalists For Protest Reporting

Three Iraqi journalists were jailed as reprisal for their social media coverage of the wave of protests in the Kurdistan Region.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents

People, Processes and Politics: Countering violent extremism in fragile states

January 12, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

People, Processes and Politics: Countering violent extremism in fragile states

Democracy Digest examines perspectives on the impact of, and how to counter violent extremism in fragile States, with focus on Burkina Faso and Iraq.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Iraq, Middle East, Worldwide

After a Month of Countrywide Protest, The Iraqi Prime Minister Resigns

December 5, 2019 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Iraqi Prime Minister Resigns

Iraqi protesters have now made sacrifices in large numbers to voice their dissent against the government and they still refuse to back down.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Iraq, Middle East

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