Importance of sound, inclusive elections in Iraq ‘cannot be overstated’
New York: Following “hard-earned” parliamentary elections on 10 October, Iraqis of all political stripes must exercise restraint, eschew violence and await the outcome’s final certification by the Federal Supreme Court, the senior UN official in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday.
New York. Oct 4 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš, on Wednesday, welcomed the designation of a new Prime Minister, Adel Abdel-Mahdi, and urged political leaders to promote women’s meaningful representation in politics.
Iraq elections: Is Prime Minister Abadi set to lose?
Baghdad May 14 (IBNS): With the lion share of the votes counted, Iraq's Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is set to lose the polls.