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Controversial new law could make Iraq's early elections late

Iraq's parliament passed a new elections law in December in response to massive protests, but the law hasn't been sent to the president for his approval.

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Members of the Iraqi parliament vote on remaining Cabinet ministers at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, June 24, 2019. — Iraqi Parliament media office/Handout via REUTERS

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