Iraq Enters Silence Period Before Parliamentary Vote

Iraq has entered an electoral silence period ahead of parliamentary elections set for Sunday, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani encouraging citizens to vote freely. The Independent High Electoral Commission is prepared for the special vote on November 9 and the general vote on November 11, involving 7,768 candidates vying for 329 seats. Approximately 21 million Iraqis are eligible to participate. The current parliament, with a majority of Shia parties, was elected on January 9, 2022, and its term ends on January 8, 2026.

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