Iraq : Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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Online

Summary

Provides overview of post-Saddam political transition in Iraq. Covers initial transition and construction of the political system, Jan. 2005 elections for interim government, permanent constitution...

Provides overview of post-Saddam political transition in Iraq. Covers initial transition and construction of the political system, Jan. 2005 elections for interim government, permanent constitution, and Dec. 2005 elections. Examines 2006-2011 sectarian conflict and U.S.-assisted reconciliation, including efforts to strengthen Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Iraqi Government and to decentralize governance. Discusses coalitions and political infighting during elections held on March 7, 2010; and reviews post-U.S. withdrawal political collapse. Addresses related governance and regional issues, and considers their implications for wind down of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.

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