Iraq's Election Faces Boycotts and Limited Reforms Amid Regional Tensions
TL;DR
Iraq's parliamentary election saw low turnout and a major boycott by Muqtada al-Sadr's Sadrist Movement, amid security concerns and regional tensions, with violence in Kirkuk and widespread apathy among voters.
- Iraq holds parliamentary election boycotted by a major political group AP News
- As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence The New York Times
- Dispatch from Baghdad: Don’t confuse the calm around Iraq’s election with stability Atlantic Council
- Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post Al Jazeera
- Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform Reuters
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