From Deseret News archives:
Islamic parties performed well in Iraq's provincial races
"This is a message to all political parties to respect the Islamic identity of the people," said Jalaleddin Saghir, a preacher at a prominent mosque in Baghdad and a candidate on a Shiite-backed political list.
The partial results from the Jan. 30 elections which did not include figures for the 275-seat National Assembly were released on another day of deadly attacks by insurgents. Eleven Iraqis were killed in a massacre at a bakery shop near Baghdad, and at least 12 worshipers were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a mosque in a nearby town.
Elections officials, facing growing complaints, said results of the National Assembly vote would be available in "a few days maximum."
"The counting is in the very final stages," said Abdul-Hussein Hendawi, head of the election commission.
Elections officials cautioned that turnout totals for the national election could differ from the provincial elections. At most polls, voters were given two ballots one national, one local and officials said some may have turned in only one.
Islamic parties dominated the results in the southern provinces, where Shiite religious leaders have assumed growing importance since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Faring best were the mainstream Shiite religious parties that returned from exile after the U.S. invasion. They drew on infrastructure honed during years abroad and the perceived support of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's most influential religious leader.
A surprisingly strong showing was also posted by a faction loyal to the father of Moqtada al-Sadr, a young Shiite cleric whose militia fought U.S. forces twice last year. Al-Sadr's father, Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Sadiq al-Sadr, was assassinated in 1999.
Comments
- Westminster campus briefs 2:50 a.m.
- UVU campus briefs 2:48 a.m.
- SUU campus briefs 2:47 a.m.
- MVPs wrap up stellar prep careers 2:46 a.m.
- No. 2 Texas romps past USC 2:44 a.m.
- Flash roll to road victory 2:43 a.m.
- MVPs, 1st team to be honored, twice 2:13 a.m.
- Hall a finalist for QB's Manning Award 2:12 a.m.
- Pitta named to All-America team 2:10 a.m.
- Crimson Club hosting lunch with Boylen 2:08 a.m.
- Hate not limited to 1 in-state rivalry
- Mr. Football 2009: Tuni Kanuch
- Aggies shoot past Cougars
- Mitchell said to share LeBaron traits
- Phoenix signs off on LDS temple
- BYU prof a 'Top Global Thinker'
- Toddler dies trapped under mattress
- Harpring's NBA career is over
- Aggie 'D' holds BYU to season low
- Crews to seal Nutty Putty Cave
- Hall reprimanded by MWC
406 - Max Hall issues apology
393 - Hall's pain reflects self-betrayal
361 - Why is Y. ignoring spew of hatred?
287 - Utes won't respond to Hall
278 - BYU says Hall incident resolved
247 - Letters: Liberal because LDS
217 - 2 citations issued at Y.-U. game
188 - Aggies shoot past Cougars
175 - Hate not limited to 1 in-state rivalry
159
First, a big thank you to all who posted questions here for me to ask...
I laughed at the names that were given to the snakes, such clever names. I...
I used you to really hope you were always kidding with your political posts....
RE: Anon @ 5:47 There is a BIG difference between freedom of and freedom...
The only ones that are disturbed are the liberal media that hates guns so bad...
Matt it has been awesome to have you here as a player and role model. I hope...
I'm a USU grad, and saw a great shirt about US not you! "DEE GLEN SMITH...
Hey look, Jazz Cop and CL are agreeing with each other on back-to-back...
Hey, the papers are going bankrupt because of their inability to adjust their...
Matt, you will be truly missed. Thanks for showing us what playing with real...
Good job to all the ladies this season. Hard work and determination has it's...



You can be the first to comment on this story.