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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 24 > Veto could halt Iraq’s elections this year

Veto could halt Iraq’s elections this year


July 24, 2008

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s presidential council vetoed a newly approved provincial election law, casting doubt on the possibility that local elections would be held this year. U.S. officials have identified the vote as pivotal for the stabilization of Iraq.

The veto came after....

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