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New electoral law raises controversy in Iraq

Some Iraqi political parties are complaining that the new elections law passed by the parliament is unfair and unworkable without a census; protesters — who essentially caused legislators to pass the law — also are dissatisfied.
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BAGHDAD — Iraq's new elections law, passed by parliament in response to the ongoing protests that began in October, has raised major controversy among various political groups.

The new law gives voters the freedom to choose individual candidates rather than political parties and lists.

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