The elected provincial councils are responsible for selecting the governor and the governorate’s executive officials.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani votes in Baghdad. [Photo credit by IHEC website]
Most of Iraq’s provinces have elected local governments, with traditional factions securing significant roles despite the decreased seats. However, political disagreements have prevented the provincial councils in Kirkuk and Diyala from convening their inaugural sessions.
Iraq held its first provincial…
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