The ballots, taking place in 14 of the country’s 18 governorates on Saturday 31 February, saw a turnout of 51 percent, according to figures from the Iraqi Independent High Election Commission (IHEC). As part of the UN-led International Election Assistance Team (IEAT), UNDP supported the Iraqi election authorities. The Provincial Elections marked the start of a series of popular ballots in Iraq this year, culminating in a parliamentary vote this fall. Read article >>

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