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Iraq's election commissioners resign weeks before polls
The board of Iraq's election commission has resigned in protest at what it says is political and judicial interference ahead of April legislative elections.
The joint decision was made to preserve the independence and impartiality of the commission, a statement said.
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A clause approved last year allows for the exclusion of candidates considered not "of good reputation".
Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, who is seeking a third term, has been accused of using the law to prevent his political enemies from standing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26733772
The joint decision was made to preserve the independence and impartiality of the commission, a statement said.
...
A clause approved last year allows for the exclusion of candidates considered not "of good reputation".
Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, who is seeking a third term, has been accused of using the law to prevent his political enemies from standing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26733772