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Iraqi Parliament Returns to Tackle Issue of Election Law
New York Times
"BAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers returned to Parliament on Tuesday after a month’s recess facing a host of unresolved issues, including the passage of a crucial provincial election law."
"The election law, which was stalled by bitter disputes in the last session, is seen as a vital step toward reintegrating Iraqi groups that had been underrepresented in the political process, primarily because they boycotted the vote in 2005. Officials from the United Nations, the United States and Britain have all pressed Iraqi politicians to arrive at a solution soon to take advantage of Iraq’s improved security situation."
'Lawmakers had envisioned holding elections this fall, but the date has been steadily pushed back. At this point, many legislators say, the earliest elections would be early next year."
"When Parliament adjourned last month, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, the speaker, suggested the formation of a committee to explore solutions to the impasse during the recess and raised the possibility of a special session to pass a new election law. None of this happened."
"Several options are on the table, lawmakers said. Parliament could adopt the plan drawn up by the United Nations last month, which would simply put aside the Kirkuk issue and let the election take place in the rest of the country. Another plan is to let the elections go forward under the 2005 law currently in place, with a few amendments."
Iraqi Parliament Returns to Tackle Issue of Election Law
New York Times
"BAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers returned to Parliament on Tuesday after a month’s recess facing a host of unresolved issues, including the passage of a crucial provincial election law."
"The election law, which was stalled by bitter disputes in the last session, is seen as a vital step toward reintegrating Iraqi groups that had been underrepresented in the political process, primarily because they boycotted the vote in 2005. Officials from the United Nations, the United States and Britain have all pressed Iraqi politicians to arrive at a solution soon to take advantage of Iraq’s improved security situation."
'Lawmakers had envisioned holding elections this fall, but the date has been steadily pushed back. At this point, many legislators say, the earliest elections would be early next year."
"When Parliament adjourned last month, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, the speaker, suggested the formation of a committee to explore solutions to the impasse during the recess and raised the possibility of a special session to pass a new election law. None of this happened."
"Several options are on the table, lawmakers said. Parliament could adopt the plan drawn up by the United Nations last month, which would simply put aside the Kirkuk issue and let the election take place in the rest of the country. Another plan is to let the elections go forward under the 2005 law currently in place, with a few amendments."
Iraqi Parliament Returns to Tackle Issue of Election Law
New York Times
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