
Twenty years after the fall of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi citizens once again headed to the polls to elect the Council of Representatives. While voter turnout and election security showed notable improvements, entrenched patronage networks, identity-based politics, and the dominance of established parties continue to shape outcomes. Our full statement offers a detailed analysis of the election process, preliminary results, and the challenges ahead in forming the new government.
Read the full statement by clicking this link.






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