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Rudaw Net
12 hours ago
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- Rudaw Net
Electoral commission not affected by Supreme Court resignations
Also in Iraq Unidentified flying object injures 5 children in Iraq's Salahaddin province Iraq monitoring social media amid regional tensions Basra airport bustling with travelers amid regional flight ban Fired Basra airport director denies eavesdropping accusations A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's electoral commission on Saturday said the recent resignation of nine judges from the Federal Supreme Court will not have a direct impact on their work ahead of an election later this year, though the court must approve the results. 'The resignation of Iraq's Federal Supreme Court members will not have a direct impact on the commission's work, because the commission is independent and has its own special law, budget, and judicial apparatus for electoral affairs,' Imad Jamil, head of media for the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), told Rudaw on Saturday. 'Therefore, elections will be held at their designated time, which is November 11 of this year,' he added. Nine members of Iraq's Federal Supreme Court submitted their resignations on Thursday, though the reason remains unclear. One court member said it was in protest over the chief justice. The court has also been in a dispute with the Supreme Judicial Council over implementing controversial laws. Jamil explained that the Federal Supreme Court's approval is the final step in verifying the election results. First, the preliminary results will be announced by IHEC within 24 hours of the election and then the Board of Commissioners and a special committee will review complaints. The nine judges who submitted their resignations are still legally members of the court until their resignations are accepted, according to Dara Sekaniany, a member of the Iraqi parliament's Legal Committee. 'Those people must receive a response, either by approving their request or rejecting it. If they don't receive a response within 30 days, then they are considered resigned,' he said. One of the judges is a Kurd from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).
Rudaw Net
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iraqi electoral body to open candidate registration May 25
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Iraqi electoral commission will begin accepting candidate registrations for the upcoming legislative elections on May 25, according to a decree by the body. The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Wednesday that candidate registration for the upcoming elections will begin on May 25 and continue through June 24. Imad Jamil, the head of the IHEC media team, told Rudaw on Thursday that this period, in addition to the lists of candidates from parties and alliances, independent candidates will also be accepted. For the third time, the IHEC has extended the registration deadline for parties, alliances, and independent lists, with the final day for registration being May 20. Jamil explained that after the nomination period ends, the screening process will be completed within 15 days. This process will be conducted by the ministries of interior, education, higher education, and the integrity, accountability, and judicial commissions.
Rudaw Net
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
12 new coalitions register for Iraq's parliamentary elections
Also in Iraq Yazidis call for pressure on Syria to find missing ISIS victims Lion fatally attacks owner in southern Iraq Thousands of trucks stuck at Mosul Dam checkpoint amid processing delays Iraq kicks off compensation program for Yazidi survivors of ISIS A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Twelve new coalitions and 104 political parties have registered to run in Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections, the electoral commission said on Saturday. 'The number of registration applications from new coalitions that have expressed a desire to participate in the upcoming elections has reached 12 coalitions, while the number of parties wishing to participate is 104,' Imad Jamil, head of media for Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), told Rudaw. The registration period began April 15 and will continue through May 23. The vote is scheduled for November 11. Jamil said 66 alliances had been registered across the previous three election cycles - in 2018, 2021, and 2023 - and that many of those coalitions remain in place either due to prior registration or internal restructuring. He confirmed that 12 new alliances have so far submitted applications. IHEC announced in late April that 70 of Iraq's 314 registered political parties had expressed their intent to take part in the upcoming vote. On Saturday, Jamil said 33 parties are now formally registered, while 63 others are completing the process. The vote will be held without any amendments to the Sainte-Lague election method, which is expected to disadvantage smaller parties and independents, instead favoring better-funded, more established parties. Approximately 29 million citizens in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region will have the right to vote by the end of the year, but only those with biometric voting cards will be able to cast a ballot. Mushtaq Ramadan contributed to this report.
Shafaq News
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi lawmakers file Election Law amendment
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraq's Parliamentary Regions and Provinces Committee confirmed the submission of a draft proposal to amend the Electoral Law. Committee member Ahmed Al-Badri told our agency that the draft, submitted by members of Parliament, has been referred by the Council's Presidency to the Legal Committee for review. He also acknowledged divisions among political blocs, noting, 'Some parties favor revising the law, while others insist on preserving it in its current form.' Despite the dispute, he affirmed that parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled, with the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) preparing under the current legal framework. On Wednesday, the Iraqi cabinet approved November 11, 2025, as the official election date. Commenting on the announcement, IHEC media team head Imad Jamil confirmed there are no concerns regarding the timeline, although the commission has yet to receive formal notification.
Shafaq News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's IHEC: Ready for 2025 elections
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) confirmed its readiness for the upcoming parliamentary elections, calling for clarity on any potential amendments to the Electoral Law. After the Iraqi government announced November 11, 2025, as the election date, Imad Jamil, head of the IHEC media team, told Shafaq News that there are no obstacles or reservations regarding the revealed date, although the commission has not yet received any official communication on the matter. Regarding potential changes to the Election Law, he stated, 'Any amendments to the law may or may not affect the commission's work,' stressing the importance of understanding the specific revisions Parliament intends to implement before drawing conclusions. In a meeting held on Monday, Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) reaffirmed its commitment to the November 11, 2025, election date. While the State of Law Coalition (SLC), led by former Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, advocated for law revisions, the majority favored maintaining the current legislation to adhere to the established schedule. Concurrently, the Sadiqoun bloc had expressed reservations about amending the law, citing concerns over the time required for debate and potential delays.
