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Texpat · 01-02-2009, 07:27 PM

Is this the thread that talks about some supposed WAR going on in Iraq?

Seems awfully quite -- no posts since Christmas.

Geeze. Must be a pretty quite WAR, huh?

Anyway:

BBC
Feb 1, 2009

US President Barack Obama has congratulated Iraqis for holding a largely peaceful vote for provincial councils across the country.

He called the elections "an important step forward" for Iraqi self-determination. PM Nouri Maliki hailed them as "a victory for all the Iraqis".

There was a strong turn-out in Sunni areas, which boycotted the last polls.

The first nationwide vote in four years is seen as a test of stability before a general election due later this year.

"I congratulate the people of Iraq on holding significant provincial elections today," Mr Obama said in a statement.

"This important step forward should continue the process of Iraqis taking responsibility for their future."

Mr Obama urged the newly elected councils to "get seated, select new governors, and begin work on behalf of the Iraqi people who elected them".

Earlier, Mr Maliki said this was "a day of happiness for all the Iraqi people and for all those who love Iraq".

Tight security

The BBC's Andrew North in Baghdad says that while Iraq is not yet at peace, the election is a promising sign that it is on the way there.

Thousands of soldiers and police were deployed around polling stations.

The elections were held in 14 of the country's 18 provinces, with more than 14,000 candidates competing for just 440 seats.

There was no voting in the three provinces of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of the north and the ballot was postponed in oil-rich Kirkuk province.

Iraq's provincial councils are responsible for nominating the governors who lead the administration and oversee finance and reconstruction projects.

While the recent level of violence around Iraq is significantly lower than in past years, a major security operation took place across the country.

Iraq's international borders were shut, traffic bans were put in place across Baghdad and major cities, and curfews introduced.

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Obama praises peaceful Iraq polls

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Looks like the ongoing WAR is really fouling things up there...

Maybe we can stop calling it a war now that the Messiah has taken over. Everyone loves the Messiah.

01-02-2009, 07:27 PM	#866 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	Is this the thread that talks about some supposed *WAR* going on in Iraq? Seems awfully quite -- no posts since Christmas. Geeze. Must be a pretty quite WAR, huh? Anyway: BBC Feb 1, 2009 US President Barack Obama has congratulated Iraqis for holding a largely peaceful vote for provincial councils across the country. He called the elections "an important step forward" for Iraqi self-determination. PM Nouri Maliki hailed them as "a victory for all the Iraqis". There was a strong turn-out in Sunni areas, which boycotted the last polls. The first nationwide vote in four years is seen as a test of stability before a general election due later this year. "I congratulate the people of Iraq on holding significant provincial elections today," Mr Obama said in a statement. "This important step forward should continue the process of Iraqis taking responsibility for their future." Mr Obama urged the newly elected councils to "get seated, select new governors, and begin work on behalf of the Iraqi people who elected them". Earlier, Mr Maliki said this was "a day of happiness for all the Iraqi people and for all those who love Iraq". Tight security The BBC's Andrew North in Baghdad says that while Iraq is not yet at peace, the election is a promising sign that it is on the way there. Thousands of soldiers and police were deployed around polling stations. The elections were held in 14 of the country's 18 provinces, with more than 14,000 candidates competing for just 440 seats. There was no voting in the three provinces of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of the north and the ballot was postponed in oil-rich Kirkuk province. Iraq's provincial councils are responsible for nominating the governors who lead the administration and oversee finance and reconstruction projects. While the recent level of violence around Iraq is significantly lower than in past years, a major security operation took place across the country. Iraq's international borders were shut, traffic bans were put in place across Baghdad and major cities, and curfews introduced. BBC NEWS \| Middle East \| Obama praises peaceful Iraq polls * Looks like the ongoing WAR** is really fouling things up there... Maybe we can stop calling it a war now that the Messiah has taken over. Everyone loves the Messiah.