The first Iraqi parliament session in March 2006.Iraq Agrees Country-Wide Provincial Elections - Except In Kirkuk -- Times Online
Britain today welcomed the passage of a much-delayed elections law through Iraq’s Parliament following months of political wrangling.
The move paves the way for provincial ballots before the end of January, seen as a key tool to heal sectarian rifts. But the thorniest element of the legislation – control of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk – was taken out, to be resolved at a later date.
David Miliband, the Foreign Secretary, said: "The passing of Iraq's new electoral law... is welcome and important.”
He added: "When the time comes to vote I am sure that the Iraqi people will once again embrace the democratic political process as they did in 2005."
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My Comment: It took a long time, but as predicted Iraq's politicians finally came to an arrangement. Let us hope their provincial elections produce a just result.
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