Iraqi Parliament Extends IHEC Operations for Six Months

Iraq 03:28 PM - 2024-05-22

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In the session held on Tuesday, the Iraqi parliament agreed on the second amendment to the Law of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Iraq. As a result, the Commission's term has been extended for an additional six months.

Dr. Briar Rashid, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) bloc, informed PUKMEDIA that the Iraqi parliament has approved the second amendment to the Election Commission Law. As a result, the Commission will remain operational until January 1, 2025.

He stated that Kurdistan Parliament elections must be conducted within this timeframe, with supervision from the IHEC.

 

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