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Archive Home > 2010 > March > 27 > Iraq’s election surprise

Iraq’s election surprise

Victor is secular, anti-Iranian and a familiar face, but his ascension to a leadership role is uncertain, as al-Maliki refuses to accept the results

By Katarina Kratovac / The Bulletin
March 27, 2010

BAGHDAD — A jubilant Ayad Allawi claimed a surprising victory for his secular, anti-Iranian coalition as final parliamentary returns Friday showed him edging out the bloc of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who angrily vowed to fight the results.

The results, if they stand, will give Allawi the....

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