Iraq Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elections.

Foreign relations.

Human rights.

Political parties.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Provides overview of post-Saddam political transition in Iraq. Covers initial transition and construction of the political system, Jan. 2005 elections for interim government, permanent constitution, and Dec. 2005 elections. Examines 2006-2011 sectarian conflict and U.S.-assisted reconciliation, including efforts to strengthen Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Iraqi Government and to decentralize governance. Discusses coalitions and political infighting during elections held on March 7, 2010; and reviews post-U.S. withdrawal political collapse. Addresses related governance and regional issues, and considers their implications for wind down of the U.S. military mission in Iraq

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Iraq

Publisher Number:

CRS-2013-FDT-0128

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