Iraq’s politics of posters

A proliferation of political posters, especially of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, as Iraq gears up for elections, brings back memories from Saddam Hussein's era.

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Underage marriages growing in Iraqi cities

"Uneven" and underage marriage in Iraq, a long-standing tradition among rural communities, is now spreading to the cities and is accepted by many.

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Iraqi media also characterized by political, sectarian bias

Media outlets in Iraq have become widely recognized as platforms for propaganda to garner political support.

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Iraqi politicians split on third term for Maliki

There are indications that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will run for a third term despite criticism and opposition from various political parties.

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Iraqi election commission in spotlight

Although the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq has established itself as a relatively credible and transparent organization, there are concerns that the upcoming parliamentary elections could be plagued by fraud.

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The political roots of the Anbar crisis

The current crisis in Iraq’s Anbar province can only be solved through a political solution.

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Controversy surrounds alleged Iraq-Iran arms deal

An Iraqi diplomat has been reported as claiming that Baghdad will sign an arms deal with Iran, but other officials from both sides refute his alleged assertions.

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Poverty rates on the rise in Iraq

The security crisis in Anbar and the crisis in governance have contributed to a declining Iraqi economy.

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Safeguarding Iraq’s Jewish Archive

Iraq has decided to repatriate some of the Jewish historical documents found in Baghdad after the fall of the Saddam Hussein regime, while others will go on international display, providing a window for the world into Iraq’s cultural heritage.

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Human Rights Watch condemns situation in Iraq

Despite Iraq having numerous governmental and nongovernmental human rights groups, the state of human rights in the country is dismal, according to Human Rights Watch.

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Clans play decisive role in Iraqi elections

Given the weakness of the central state and a lack of overall security, citizens have continued to rely on clans and tribal affiliations, something that will play a significant role in upcoming parliamentary elections.

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New Iraqi retirement law full of loopholes

After popular protests against very generous retirement plans for Iraqi state officials, a new and better retirement law was passed, but it still has many loopholes.

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