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Iraqi parliament delays presidential vote amid Kurdish rift

The constitution requires at least 222 of 329 lawmakers to be present to elect a president. Only 85 attended, well below the threshold.

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27 January, 2026
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Why intra-Kurdish rivalries could stall Iraq's new government

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22 December, 2025
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Iraq election results ratified, premiership remains up for grabs

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14 December, 2025
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Iraq’s women MPs hold more seats but little sway

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12 December, 2025
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From votes to vetoes: The race for Iraq's next prime minister

Dana Taib Menmy
25 November, 2025
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Democratic Forces of Change: An alternative Iraqi politics?

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06 February, 2023
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Iraq’s new government must deliver results quickly, or fall

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16 November, 2022
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'Iraq running out of time' warns UN amid political deadlock

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 October, 2022
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Lack of quorum may cripple Iraqi president, PM nominations

Dana Taib Menmy
24 March, 2022
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Cabinet delay has Iraqis 'running out of patience': UN envoy

The New Arab Staff
25 February, 2022
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Iraq supreme court rules Zebari out of presidential race

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13 February, 2022
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The Iraq Report: Political instability spills over into UAE

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08 February, 2022
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Iraq's top court upholds re-election of parliament speaker

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 January, 2022
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Three months after election, Iraq yet to agree power-sharing

Dana Taib Menmy
06 January, 2022
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Iraq's new parliament to meet in January to set up next govt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 December, 2021
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Iraqi court rejects appeal by Iran-backed parties against vote

The New Arab Staff
27 December, 2021
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Iraq: Key forces emerge after latest election

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01 December, 2021
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Moqtada Sadr: Iraq's political, religious force

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 November, 2021
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Iraq presidency calls for calm amid vote count limbo

The New Arab Staff
15 October, 2021
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Pro-Iran groups denounce Iraq election as 'scam'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 October, 2021
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Polls close across Iraq in early parliamentary election

The New Arab Staff
10 October, 2021