Federal Supreme Court suspends Kurdistan Regional elections’ preparation The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court suspends preparations for Kurdistan Region's parliamentary elections pending a final ruling, amid a lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. May. 07, 2024 News
US senators back fair Kurdistan elections amid timing uncertainty US Senators visited the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, affirming support for fair elections and dialogue between the KRG and the Iraqi government. May. 04, 2024 Articles
Kurdistan's election uncertainty: Parties clash over date and fairness The Kurdistan Region of Iraq faces political and legal disputes surrounding its parliamentary elections scheduled for June 10, with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan opposing any delay, while the Kurdistan Democratic Party boycotts due to concerns over fairness and ongoing legal challenges. May. 02, 2024 Articles
Kurdistan Region elections will not be held on time: source The Kurdistan Region elections, originally scheduled for June, now face postponement to September/October. May. 01, 2024 News
Why does Sadr aim to broaden his support base? With the renaming of the Sadrist movement to the "National Shiite Movement," Muqtada al-Sadr seeks to expand his Shiite support base, navigate Iraq's political complexities, and reposition himself ahead of pivotal elections. Sam Mahmoud Apr. 25, 2024 Opinion
Kurdistan Region faces most challenging phase; an epoch of struggle Kurdistan's upcoming elections face uncertainty as the KDP abstains. Economic and security challenges, including potential Turkish intervention, add to the region's instability. Apr. 11, 2024 Articles
Resurgence of early elections debate: Coordination Framework concerned over allies Talks of early elections signal dissatisfaction as Iraq's ongoing political unrest post-2019 protests underscores the need for significant reform to restore stability, while power struggles between Maliki and Sadr intensify. Apr. 04, 2024 Articles
Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation. Apr. 03, 2024 Features
KRG has called for ‘legitimate’ elections for two years: PM Barzani KRG PM Barzani calls for fair and lawful elections amidst party tensions, particularly with the KDP boycotting due to perceived unfairness. Mar. 31, 2024 News