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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.

Iraq's Gravedigging Industry Is at 100% Full Employment

Dahr Jamail, IPS News. February 6, 2009.

Iraq's graveyards -- and there are many -- raise questions about the real death toll of the war.

Uncertainty, Tension, and Hope Among Iraqis As Elections Near

Dahr Jamail, IPS News. January 29, 2009.

Voting takes place on January 31. 444 seats in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces will be contested by 14,431 candidates from more 400 parties.

Maliki's Secret Crackdown on Political Opponents

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. December 22, 2008.

The story of the sweeping, and secretive, arrests, in Iraq's national security apparatus is getting curiouser and curiouser.

British Troops to Start Leaving Iraq in March

Kim Sengupta, Independent UK. December 10, 2008.

Next stop for the U.K. military equipment and some troops: Afghanistan.

Why Did the Iraqi Cabinet Approve SOFA Now? (Two Hints: Obama and Iran)

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. November 17, 2008.

Obama's presidential victory softened Iran's opposition to the security deal -- an important sign that Tehran may be willing to work with the U.S.

Tens of Thousands of Iraqis Protest U.S. Plan to Stay Until 2011

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. October 22, 2008.

An interview with Iraq correspondent Patrick Cockburn and Iraqi blogger Raed Jarrar on the Status of Forces Agreement.

Sectarian Clashes Flaring Up as U.S.-Backed Operations Target Sunnis

Ahmed Ali, Dahr Jamail, IPS News. August 27, 2008.

A military operation that was said to target al-Qaeda has instead targeted Sunni Muslims, creating new sectarian tensions.

Sadr Spokesman: Mahdi Army to Become a "Non-political" Cultural Organization

Ma'ad Fayad, Asharq Al-Awsat. August 12, 2008.

The official spokesperson for the Al-Sadr Trend discusses Muqtada al-Sadr's coming plans.

Muqtada, the Future of Iraq

Robert S. Eshelman, In These Times. July 29, 2008.

Veteran Iraq reporter Patrick Cockburn presents a historical portrait of the man leading the only true mass political movement in Iraq.

Why Average Iraqis Didn't Pay Much Attention to Obama's Visit

Patrick Cockburn, The Nation. July 22, 2008.

With Iraqis more concerned with electricity that the U.S. election, a timetable for withdrawal is the best Obama could give them.

Maliki Bombshell: U.S. Should Set a Timetable for Withdrawal

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. July 8, 2008.

In a stunning move, the Iraqi PM floats the idea of a timetable, while Bush -- and McCain -- continue to insist on indefinite occupation.

Status of Forces Agreement will Decide Whether Iraq is Independent or "a Client State of the US"

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!. June 16, 2008.

Veteran reporter Patrick Cockburn broke the story of Bush's secret Iraq plan. He explains its terrible implications for Iraqi sovereignty.

Revealed: Secret Plan to Keep Iraq Under U.S. Control

Patrick Cockburn, The Independent UK. June 6, 2008.

Bush wants fifty military bases, control of Iraqi airspace and legal immunity for all American soldiers and contractors.

Sistani Switching Sides in Iraq?

Spencer Ackerman, Attackerman. May 23, 2008.

The religious leader is issuing fatwas against American troops.

What is Next for Muqtada al Sadr?

Sami Moubayed, Asia Times. May 5, 2008.

While U.S. casualties continue to mount -- and many Iraqi troops lay down their arms -- the Mahdi Army is waging a war of survival.

U.S. Taking Iraqi Separatists' Side in Shia-Shia Conflict

AzzamanNovember 19, 2007.

The U.S. is undermining what led to lull in violence.

The Most Powerful Iraqi: Who is Muqtada al-Sadr?

Patrick Cockburn, CounterPunch. February 16, 2007.

The Shia cleric al-Sadr draws his influence from channeling the sentiments of the millions of Shia poor, preaching a mixture of militancy against Sunnis and skepticism against Shia elites.