Iraqi elections were competitive and 'surprisingly' well-managed, observers say

LONDON: Despite some lack of clarity, low voter turnout, the exclusion of several groups and the overarching security, the Iraqi elections this week were “surprisingly” well run and managed and were genuinely competitive, according to experts. “It was a special experience being the first chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Iraq,” said Viola Von

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