Little hope for change in Iraq as voters head to the polls | Middle East | News and analysis of events in the Arab world | DW

Years of protests have resulted in some reforms. But, in the run-up to Iraq's parliamentary elections, optimism for genuine systemic political change remains slim, and voter turnout could hit an all-time low.

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