Iraq’s Election Credibility

Iraq’s parliamentary elections on November 11, 2023, yielded controversial results, with Iranian-backed militias securing over a hundred seats, raising doubts about the legitimacy of the 56% voter turnout announced by the Election Commission. Many Iraqis and observers question the authenticity of the electoral process, suspecting electronic manipulation to inflate pro-Iran votes. Key liberal figures, including Sajjad Salim and Adnan Az-Zurfi, lost their seats, highlighting the growing influence of pro-Iran factions. The newly formed parliament faces challenges in government formation, particularly as Prime Minister Muhammed Shia As-Sudani’s bloc is outnumbered by rival pro-Iran alliances.

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