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Iraq passes key electoral law

Updated on 08 November 2009

Source PA News

Iraq's parliament has passed a long-delayed law in a crucial step to setting up nationwide elections.

The head of the electoral commission said he did not expect any major delays in the vote planned for January.

The decision appeared to resolve a key sticking point - who will be allowed to vote in the disputed, oil-rich city of Kirkuk.

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