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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.
Iraq Cuts Internet Services to Quell Widespread Protests
Protests over high unemployment, poor government services and corruption spread from Basra to Baghdad, Najaf, Amaraand Nasiriyah
The Failure to Punish Bush For Lies About Iraq Has Damned Us
I think one of the reasons that we haven’t successfully prosecuted Republican Presidents stems from President Gerald Ford’s pardoning of President Nixon. That pardon has led to a culture of impunity.
PM Abadi Expresses Opposition to Repeat of Iraq Election
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday he opposed any repeat of the May 12 parliamentary election
Judges Take Over Iraqi Election Body After Fraud Allegations
Lawmakers approved amendments to the election law that include annulling votes from abroad and camps for displaced
Mosul Volunteers Take Action to Help Bring City Back to Life
Mosul volunteers are salvaging what is left of its rich heritage, clearing rubble and distributing aid
Questions Surround Accuracy of Iraq’s Electronic Ballot System
Demands for a manual voter recount surge amid claims of election fraud in the Iraqi general elections
Populist Iraqi Cleric’s Bloc Seals Surprise Election Victory
Bloc led by populist Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has won the most seats in Iraq’s national parliamentary elections
Locals Hope For Major Changes in Landmark Iraqi Elections
Voters here say they are disillusioned, as they try to rebuild with whatever money they can scrape together
Iraq’s Sunnis Voting Without Hope in First Election Since Islamic State
Sunnis near Tikrit say they feel disillusioned and alienated ahead of a May 12 election to elect a new prime minister