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Mounting Accusations of Voter Fraud in Iraq's Elections

Abeer Mohammed, Neil Arun, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. March 2, 2009.

Iraq's election commission has taken center-stage in a battle over ballot-rigging allegations.

In Iraq's Provincial Elections, Promises of Security Trumped Religion

Zaineb Naji, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. February 12, 2009.

Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonated with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.

Spinning Iraq for a GOP Victory

Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. September 3, 2008.

With an eye on the presidential election, the White House is working to create the impression that the war is ripe for U.S. victory.

U.S. Forces to Hand Over Anbar Province to Iraqis

Middle East OnlineAugust 30, 2008.

Citing stronger domestic security forces and a need for troops in Afghanistan, a U.S. general says control will be handed over in "just a few days."

A Surge of Confusion (or: John McGaffe Strikes Again)

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. July 25, 2008.

While the Anbar awakening is an important contributor to the drop in violence in Iraq, it is only one of several factors.

"Unbelievable" Abuse Reigns in Iraqi Jails

Jeffrey Kaye, Invictus. April 1, 2008.

While Bush and his media toadies tout Anbar province as a "success" story for the "surge," conditions in the city jail reveal a different reality.

U.S. Is Paying Off Iraq's Worst War Criminals in Attempt to Ward Off Attacks

Katie Halper, AlterNet. September 18, 2007.

The insurgents who were shooting at U.S. troops six months ago are now on the payroll [includes video].