Elections

Coordination Framework advances on PM choice while Sunni and Kurdish divisions persist

A runoff between rival candidates for the speakership and presidency looking likely.

Dec 3

Weekly roundup: Khor Mor gas field struck amidst government formation

Khor Mor gas field attacked. Coordination Framework holds meeting regarding premiership. New Sunni coalition formed. IHEC disqualifies another winning…

Nov 28

Sunni parties form umbrella group as speakership race intensifies

The National Political Council seeks to reach agreement over the next speaker of parliament.

Nov 25

Weekly roundup: Lame duck cabinet status commences

FSC responds to President’s inquiry. Coordination Framework declare largest bloc. IHEC disqualifies six candidates who won. IHEC begins investigating…

Nov 21

Supreme Court defines caretaker powers as warning to Sudani

The Court's legal opinion is intended to ensure government formation proceeds without interference.

Nov 20

Coordination Framework sets the pace in emerging government formation process

The trajectory for how this round of government formation will unfold is becoming clearer.

Nov 19

Weekly roundup: Iraq holds peaceful elections

Iraq holds parliamentary elections. International community praise Iraqi elections. Foreign Ministry rejects Iranian remarks.

Nov 14

Iraq’s electorate defies boycott calls with strong voter turnout

IHEC's announces surprising 56% turnout.

Nov 12

Zaydan signals restrained role for judiciary during post-election phase

Government formation could move more swiftly this time than in previous rounds.

Nov 10

Weekly roundup: Iraq signs water agreement with Turkey

Iraq signs water agreement with Turkey. Iraq-US release joint statement. Sadr halts demonstrations before elections. Taqaddum and KDP quarrel. President…

Nov 7

Sudani’s fiscal record under scrutiny ahead of election

Parliament oversight undercut by government refusal to respond to inquires.

Nov 6

Candidate spread reveals uneven provincial competition

Nearly 8,000 candidates will compete in the elections, more than double the number from the 2021 vote.

Oct 31

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