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IRAQI NEWS, 2 FEB 05
·         Oil pipeline in Baghdad blown up - Al-Sharqiyah TV
·         Iraqi election body official says results to be announced in "a few days"
·         Iraqi SCIRI official survives "assassination attempt"
·         Iraq reopens borders with neighbouring countries
·         Gunmen assassinate driver of Iraqi Industry Minister
·         Shiite politician escapes assassination bid in Iraq
·         Iraq reopens borders with neighbours
·         Allawi holds talks with Al-Yawir
·         Human rights minister urges probe into US guards' role in prison toll
HEADLINES AND QUOTES FROM IRAQI PRESS-2 FEB, 05
·         Headlines
·         Quotes
IRAQI MEDIA PROGRAMME SUMMARIES, 2 FEB 05
·         Programme summary of Al-Iraqiyah TV news 2 Feb 05
·         Programme summary of Al-Diyar TV 02 Feb 05
IRAQI KURDISH NEWS, 2 FEB 05
·         Updates from the Iraqi Kurdish Press, 2 Feb 2005

IRAQI NEWS, 2 Feb 05
Oil pipeline in Baghdad blown up - Al-Sharqiyah TV


Oil pipeline in Baghdad blown up - Al-Sharqiyah TVExcerpt from report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 2 February
Unidentified people have blown up an oil pipeline connecting Bayji oil installation with Al-Dawrah Refinery in the Iraqi capital. Al-Sharqiyah correspondent reported that fire brigades and maintenance teams headed to the scene of the incident in southern Samarra, where oil pipelines are frequently targeted. The correspondent added that black smoke covered the area as a result of the fire that broke out in the oil pipeline. [Passage omitted]


Iraqi election body official says results to be announced in "a few days"


Iraqi election body official says results to be announced in "a few days"Text of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 2 February
The Independent [Higher[ Commission for Elections in Iraq [IHCEI], which supervised the National Assembly elections in Iraq, has said that 200,000 employees continue to work round-the-clock to count votes. IHCEI spokesman Farid Ayyar said that the names of the 275 members of the National Assembly, whom were elected by eight million Iraqis from among 7,740 candidates, would be announced in a few days time. The candidates were represented by 111 electoral lists that were presented by the political forces, parties, and entities which participated in the elections, in addition to lists representing candidates for the councils of the 18 governorates. Elections in Al-Sulaymaniyah, Dahuk and Arbil governorates in Kurdistan region were held also to choose new members of the Kurdistan Region parliament which was formed 13 years ago.
Iraqi SCIRI official survives "assassination attempt"


Iraqi SCIRI official survives "assassination attempt"Text of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 2 February
The head of an electoral list which participated in the Al-Najaf Governorate council elections on 31 January, Khalid al-Nu'mani, has survived an assassination attempt which took place between the cities of Al-Najaf and Al-Kufah. Al-Nu'mani's brother said that unidentified persons opened fire on Al-Nu'mani's car between Al-Najaf and Al-Kufah, 160 km south of Baghdad, without causing him any harm. Al-Nu'mani is an official in the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq [SCIRI].

Iraq reopens borders with neighbouring countries


Iraq reopens borders with neighbouring countriesText of report by Iraqi Al-Sharqiyah TV on 2 February
Iraqi authorities have reopened border outlets with Iraq's neighbouring countries. These border outlets were closed at the beginning of this week as part of a security plan to provide a positive atmosphere for the National Assembly elections last Sunday [31 January].
Al-Sharqiyah sources said that Turaybil border post with Jordan, Al-Walid border post with Syria, and Al-Shalamjah and Mundhiriyah border posts with Iran, and Safwan border posts with Kuwait, which were closed last Friday,were reopened for passengers leaving and entering Iraq. Ar'ar border post with Saudi Arabia was not closed in order to facilitate the return of Iraqi pilgrims from holy Mecca and Medina. These sources added that Baghdad International Airport has resumed operations.

Gunmen assassinate driver of Iraqi Industry Minister

Unidentified gunmen assassinated the driver of the Iraqi industry minister on 2 February while he was driving his car in Al-Dawrah area in southern Baghdad, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported the same day. Eyewitnesses said that the minister was not inside the car when the attack took place. (Al-Sharqiyah TV, 0800gmt, 2 Feb 05)

Shiite politician escapes assassination bid in Iraq

Khalid al-Nu'mani, head of an electoral list that participated in Al-Najaf governorate council elections on 31 January, survived an assassination attempt that took place between Al-Najaf and Al-Kufah cities, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 2 February. Al-Nu'mani's brother said that unidentified persons opened fire on Al-Nu'mani's car between Al-Najaf and Al-Kufah cities, 160 km south of Baghdad, without causing him any harm. Al-Nu'mani is an official in the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq [SCIRI], the TV said. (Al-Sharqiyah TV, 1203gmt, 02 Feb 05)

Iraq reopens borders with neighbours

The Iraqi authorities have reopened border outlets with Iraq's neighbouring countries, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 2 February. Al-Sharqiyah sources said that Turaybil border post with Jordan, Al-Walid border post with Syria, and Al-Shalamjah and Mundhiriyah border posts with Iran, and Safwan border posts with Kuwait, which were closed on 29 January, were reopened for passengers leaving and entering Iraq. Ar'ar border post with Saudi Arabia was not closed in order to facilitate the return of Iraqi pilgrims from Mecca and Medina, the TV said. (Al-Sharqiyah, 0900gmt, 2 Feb 05)

Allawi holds talks with Al-Yawir

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi began intensive contacts on 2 February with prominent political figures and forces as part of the national dialogue initiative he announced two days ago, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported the same day. Allawi held a lengthy meeting with Iraqi President Shaykh Ghazi Ajil al-Yawir; Adnan Pachachi, head of the Independent Democrats Grouping; and Al-Sharif Ali Bin Al-Husayn, sponsor of the Constitutional Monarchy Movement. (Al-Sharqiyah, 1200gmt, 2 Feb 05)

Human rights minister urges probe into US guards' role in prison toll

Iraqi Human Rights Minister Bakhtyar Amin has asked that US guards be put on trial if proved to have resorted to excessive force in curbing riots which broke out in Camp Bucca, in which four Iraqi prisoners were shot dead by US soldiers, Al-Sharqiyah TV reported on 1 February. Amin said that he believed two US soldiers had opened fire on rioters, but that he did know not why. The Iraqi Human Rights Ministry dispatched a delegation to the camp located in southern Iraq to investigate the matter. (Al-Sharqiyah, 2125gmt, 1 Feb 05)

HEADLINES AND QUOTES FROM IRAQI PRESS-2 FEB, 05
Headlines

Al-Adalah [Baghdad, twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)]: On 30 January 2005 Iraq was born Al-Sistani congratulates Iraqi people on poll SCRI leader: Iraqis proved that they had chosen the path of freedom, democracy, independence and justice Iraqi election workers begin final tally of election results (Reuters quoted) [Ibrahim] al-Ja'fari: Foreign troops' withdrawal without achieving sufficient security means civil war in Iraq (news agencies quoted) Al-Yawir: Elections succeeded; Foreign military presence to be reduced by year end (Reuters quoted) Preliminary election results show United Iraqi Alliance in the lead (KUNA quoted) UN Security Council welcomes Iraqi vote, praises Iraqis' courage (KUNA quoted) [Public works minister] Barwari confident of Iraq's ability to ensure peaceful transition to democracy New Baghdad Reconstruction Commission formed UAE president: Iraqi election is the beginning of the road [leading] to a free and secure future for Iraq [Arab League chief] Amr Musa: Dialogue should follow Iraqi election (Reuters quoted) Egyptian president congratulates Iraqi people for holding elections [Italian PM] Berlusconi calls on Arab states to follow Iraq's lead (Radio Sawa quoted) Iranian FM congratulated his Iraqi counterpart on elections (news agencies quoted) Bush describes elections as successful, pledges to help with defeating terrorists (Radio Sawa quoted) Chirac considers elections a significant step towards Iraq's political reconstruction (Reuters quoted) Australian PM vows to keep troops in Iraq (Reuters quoted) Indonesia hails Iraq vote (news agencies quoted) UN Iraq envoy contacts SCIRI leader, stresses support for Iraqi people to make political process a success (news agencies quoted) Water Resources Ministry to implement 276bn-dinar projects.

Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]: Iraq is first winner in the elections Allawi calls for national unity Al-Yawir presses for candid dialogue (AFP quoted) Interior minister: Two Saudis, Egyptian, Yemeni captured (AFP quoted) Interior minister: Iraq will not need a coalition in 18 months (AFP quoted) Two Democratic representatives hearing for Bremer over missing funds in Iraq (AFP quoted) Around 94 per cent of Iraqis registered abroad cast their votes (AFP quoted) Jordanian king optimistic over future after Iraq elections (AFP quoted) Qatar plans to privatize Al-Jazeera channel (AFP quoted) Electoral commission: Vote counting to take seven to ten days Four Iraqis killed in separate incidents in Baghdad Air pollutants measured in Baghdad.
Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]: Al-Ja'fari: New government should focus on security, reconstruction and employment World admiration for Iraqis' courage on elections day Over 65 per cent voted; Sunni turnout beyond expectation Electoral commission: Vote counting for Iraq's historic election going smoothly Al-Ja'fari after casting his ballot: It is a new birthday for Iraqi people United Iraqi Alliance list is the most likely to win the majority of seats in the National Assembly Iraq martyrs on democracy altar on democracy day.
Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]: [Defence minister] Hazim al-Sha'lan: Foreign intelligence interference in Iraq continues (news agencies quoted) Bush: All should join the political process Al-Ja'fari: Elected National Assembly should form government and draw up the constitution Vote count for Iraqi elections begins (news agencies quoted) Bush discusses with [Kofi] Annan Iraqi elections file (news agencies quoted) Four inmates killed in US Camp Bucca prison SCIRI representative in Ankara rejects Barzani's statements on independent Kurdish state (NTV quoted) Referendum movement in Kurdistan counts Kurdish votes favouring secession United Iraqi Alliance wins 76 per cent of votes in southern Iraq Luxembourg FM: I congratulate Iraqi people on their courage [Saddam Husayn's daughter] Raghad denies meeting with defence minister White House: Iraqi forces not ready yet Analysts, diplomats: Insurgency in Iraq is still strong Iraq war opponents praise elections.
Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation]: Al-Yawir: Departure of foreign troops depends on building Iraqi security and military forces Al-Ja'fari stresses balance between three key posts to continue (AFP quoted) Jalal Talabani: We expect to get 25 per cent of National Assembly seats (AFP quoted) Unexpected turnout of voters in Mosul; 80 gunmen arrested including emir of fundamentalist group IOM: Highest turnout in elections history Hazim al-Sha'lan: Suspects captured during the elections (CNN quoted) Iraqis in London expel Al-Jazeera correspondents Electoral commission: Present government to remain in power until final election results are approved British press speak of bomb explosion on board Hercules plane; Americans blame ground fire; Blair: Causes of plane crash still unknown (AFP quoted) In Karbala: Families serve meals to election guards, employees; Blind man says I see Iraqi with my heart Voter turnout in Maysan at 92 per cent In Zayyunah [Baghdad], voters put voting cards in ballot boxes and cursed Saddam Eighty per cent of registered voters took part in the poll Unexpected number of voters in Ba'qubah; High rates recorded in districts, sub-districts In Dhi-Qar, 80 per cent showed up to vote; Voters: We defeated booby-trapped policy with ballots Elections in Al-Sadr City: First voter was a woman with amputated legs; Voters paid no attention to the sound of explosions Residents of Al-Kadimiyah, Al-Durah passed democracy test; Terror shells land on empty ground In Germany, Ballot boxes were the Mecca of Iraqi women and men Iraqis in USA: Martyrs will be proud of us Election was an Iraqi wedding in Copenhagen.
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]: New dawn for democracy and a ray of hope for new Iraq Iraqis proved their willingness to build a better future Election success is victory for Iraq, defeat for terrorism Saudi Arabia congratulates Iraq on the successful elections Iraqi forces' success in maintaining security on election day is a remarkable event Blair: Iraqi election is first step towards democracy Bahrain: Election is a glimmer of hope Austrian Foreign Ministry: Stabilizing security, adopting new Iraqi constitution are top priorities Bush discusses with Chirac Iraqi elections Cabinet approves oil contracts Oil expert: Iraq can produce six to eight million barrels per day.
Al-Nahdah [Baghdad, daily political newspaper]: Al-Yawir, Allawi call for national reconciliation, dialogue leading to new government representing all Iraqis (AFP quoted) [Deputy leader of Independent Democratic Grouping] Mahdi al-Hafid: Strategy needed to achieve national accord Bush encourages all Iraqis to join political process (Reuters quoted) Election monitoring centre records breaches Worldwide acclaim of Iraqi elections (Reuters quoted) US forces kill four Iraqis in Bucca prison in Basra (CNN quoted) Bush faces task of defining future of US presence in Iraq (KUAN quoted) Barwari delivers Iraq speech at Davos conference Health Ministry announces final death, wounded toll during election Last month: bloody events, successful election Iraqi courts are not authorized to receive compensation claims Iraq to take part in the ninth international conference on cancer.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned]: Al-Yawir nominated for presidency; Iraqi president calls for participation of all in drawing up the constitution Three-quarters of Iraqi women took part in vote; Saddam did not vote Saudi Arabia: Success of Iraqi election is an important step towards restoring sovereignty and independence Two Congressmen demand Bremer be summoned to investigate the loss of nine billion Iraqi dollars (AFP quoted) Seven killed, six wounded in three bomb explosions in Samarra and Arbil Mujahidin Brigade holds US soldier hostage; Al-Zarqawi threatens more attacks Baghdad back to normal life following elections holiday Iranian general: Iraqi elections was a defeat for the Americans (AFP quoted) French FM: Paris did not lose hope in finding kidnapped journalist (AFP quoted) Volunteer network of 154 NGOs monitors election to ensure fairness and transparency.
Al-Zaman [Daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]: It is [high] time for national reconciliation Renewed calls for releasing Iraqi detainees in US jails Al-Yawir: Foreign troop withdrawal to begin by end of year Spain considers role in Iraq's reconstruction Bush asks Allawi to ensure participation of all Iraqis in drawing up the constitution Barzani: Winners will form new government in concord Defence minister: Suspicious elements entered Iraq on election day US report accuses Bremer of hiding nine billion dollars of Iraq's money Specialists praise performance of national guards and police during the elections Vote counting begins in Jordan (AFP quoted) Muslim Scholars Association contests the legitimacy of the elections Health Ministry: 36 killed, 138 wounded in three days Voters walk 10 kilometres to reach polling stations Squabble between national guards, election monitors in Al-Sadr City Elderly woman was carried by her grandsons to voting centre.

Quotes

Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party] [From editorial]: "It was a historic day in the life of our people On this day, Iraqis taught the peoples of the region a great lesson in democracy The first winner and victor in these elections is, beyond any doubt, the Iraqi people. This, in itself, is quite enough for all those who contributed to writing this national epic to feel proud It is, indeed, a remarkable feat added to Iraqi civilization records."
Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation] [From editorial]: "A decisive popular decision was made. It was a decision that took only participation into account and paid no attention to the victory of a particular list People turned out to vote because they decided to take part, rejecting fears and threats Iraqis do not want to be afraid any more. They refuse to see gangs, policy corridors, occupation authority or regional interventions deciding the course of their life The new government should take action, being a legitimate and elected government. It should rely on the masses that have brought it to power. It should eliminate all threats that harm people and persistently work to achieve comprehensive national reconciliation [based] on democratic foundations"
Al-Zaman [Daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman] [From commentary by Laith al-Sanduq]: "Now that I have exercised my electoral right, I can feel an iron power running through my body and turning my right index finger into a warning signal directed to the incoming government to take me into account, being a first-degree citizen, and not to forget me like former governments did The years of darkness deprived the citizen from using his eyes because the government was seeing on his behalf However, the election has come to give him thousands of more eyes that will enable him to penetrate the cement walls and steel fences and make everything before him as clear as crystal... Thus, the citizens are no longer deprived of a role in making the decisions signed behind these walls."


IRAQI MEDIA PROGRAMME SUMMARIES, 2 Feb 05
Programme summary of Al-Iraqiyah TV news 2 Feb 05

·         Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq starts vote count. Video report covers vote count, explains process. (2 min 13 sec)
·         Report highlights presser held by spokesman for commission, Farid Ayar. He says preliminary result to be announced within days. (1 min 42 sec)
·         Commission says it will accept complaints lodged by political groups and candidates about vote. Video report covers commission statement. (2 min)
·         Iraq model for the region following polls--analysts. Video report says Iraqis voted despite terrorism and satellite channels bad coverage, speaks about high turnout, says Iraq to be model for democracy in the region. (min 42 sec)
·         Iraqis hopeful in future following polls. Video report highlights Iraqi hopes. (2 min 28 sec)
·         World leaders say Iraq polls success. Video report highlights reaction by Association of Muslim Scholars sceptical about legitimacy of polls, its statement saying polls illegitimate. (2 min 5 sec)
·         Democratic Iraqi Ummah Party leader Mithal al-Alusi says polls new birth for Iraq. Video report highlights his comments, saying Iraqis are free people, election historic event. (52 sec)
·         Studio interview with journalist, Adil al-Mani'i. He says Iraqis have shown to world they are people with political awareness. (4 min 36 sec)
·         Minister of Industry and Minerals Hachim al-Hasani escapes assassination attempt in Baghdad; three killed in attacks north of Baghdad. Video report covers violence. (53 sec)
·         Security force arrests seven terror suspects in Baghdad. Video report shows suspects, including Palestinian, weapons seized. (34 sec)
·         Mosul governor thanks people for turning out for vote. Video report highlights his comments, saying turnout was much higher than expected, praises security force. (4 min 10 sec)
·         Some Iraqis disappointed by inability to vote. Video report covers comments by Iraqis, man disappointed for not finding his name on vote register, some say polling stations far from home. (2 min
·         Life returns to normal following polls. Video report highlights comments by police official saying security still tight. (2 min)
·         Iraqis satisfied with emergency services provided during polls in Basra. Video report highlights hospital services. (min 39 sec)
·         Live interview with member of interim National Assembly, Walid Hamid. He explains high turnout in Basra, saying tight security during polls has motivated people to go out to polling stations. (4 min)
·         Iraq women vote major step--Italian women group (31 sec)
·         US wants world to stand behind Iraq--Secretary of State. Video report
·         Iraq calls on Security Council to lift all international sanctions.
·         Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas calls from Ankara for implementation of peace road map. Video report (25 sec)
·         UN chief calls for deployment of international peace force in Sudan. Video report
·         US renews call for setting up special tribunal for war crimes in Sudan. Video report (1 min 54 sec)
·         Ailing Pope John Paul II in hospital. Video report (min 24 sec)
·         At least 230,000 killed in Tsunami-devastated areas in Indonesia. Video report
·         Former US President Bill Clinton named special UN Tsunami envoy. Video report (min 19 sec)
·         Business bulletin. Oil pipeline west of Al-Samarra partly blown up. US to review Iraq reconstruction plan. International market report. (6 min 18 sec)

Programme summary of Al-Diyar TV 02 Feb 05

Iraqi President Al-Yawir rejects withdrawal of multinational forces before Iraqi forces assume security responsibility... cabinet decides to return to curfew system that existed before 28 January... Iraqi defence minister called on 1st for end to interference by foreign intelligence services in Iraqi affairs... Iraqi electoral commission officials held news conference on 1st on vote counting and other issues... Iraq's UN envoy calls on international organization to lift all kinds of sanctions on Iraq and to stop paying Gulf war compensations and salaries for international inspectors... Five people killed and six others wounded when two bombs exploded in Samara on 1st... Two Kurdish security officials killed while trying to defuse bomb in Arbil... Iraqi and multinational forces continue raids in Mosul in search of armed men. Nine suspects arrested, including aide to Al-Zarqawi... Iraqi security forces and multinational forces arrest suspects and seize weapons and explosives in Basra... Video report on vote in Karabala on elections day... Two US Democratic representatives call for investigating disappearance of $9 billion allocated for reconstruction in Iraq... Speaking in Davos, Iraqi public works minister says Iraqis alone can ensure safe transition to peace and democracy... Hundreds of Iraqis crossed from Jordan after opening of border entry point on 1st... Video report on situation in Al-Sulaymaniyah on day of election... Kuwaiti parliament approves law granting security forces wider powers in searching for and collecting unlicensed weapons.

Iraqi Kurdish News, 2 Feb 05

Updates from the Iraqi Kurdish Press, 2 Feb 2005
Freedom Will Won Over Terrorism, Barzani says: Khabat KDP daily in a message on the occasion of the elections, the KDP leader Massoud Barzani declared the victory of the will of freedom and democracy over the terrorism camp. Barzani also thanked KRG Interior Ministry for providing security before and during the elections, as well as the multi-national forces for their assistance. Recalling Kurdistan people's insistence on the full implementation of Article 58 of the TAL, Barzani complained that about 10,000 Ezidy and Christian voters in Sinjar and other places were denied of their right to take part in the elections and said that was done on purpose because their votes would have gone for the Kurdistan Alliance List.
99.5% of Kurdistan People Voted for Independence: Khabat KDP daily the unofficial referendum that was carried out in Kurdistan simultaneously with the Iraqi elections on January 30 showed that about 99.5% of Kurdistan people are for independence, Bekas Hamad Qadir, member of the Erbil Committee of Kurdistan Referendum Movement (KRM, licensed NGO) announced. The KRM invited those people who had participated in the elections and marked their fingers with ink (to prevent voting more than once) to fill in a voting ticket that asked them If they wanted Kurdistan to remain part of Iraq or be independent and the vast majority chose independence, Qadir further explained.
UN to Stop Spend Iraqi Money, Iraq's Envoy to UN: www.peyamner.com Samir Al-Sumaidaee, Iraq's representative to the Unaited Nations told AP that the US should stop paying the salaries of the UN staff members of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) from the Iraqi funds because UNMOVIC does not have any mandate now. Al-Sumaidaee further called the UN to stop obliging Iraq to pay Gulf War 1991 compensations because Iraqi could not pay those countries who sustained damages forever.
Kirkuk Poll Transparent, IECI Official: Kurdistani Nwe PUK daily The head of the Independent Electoral commission for Iraq (IECI) Abdul-Hussein al-Hindawi said in Baghdad that the poll in Kirkuk went on smoothly and transparently and the turnout rate was high, with participation of Kirkuki displaced persons, whose records matched with those available to the IECI. On Mosul and complaints about lack of voting centers and ballot boxes, Al-Hindawi said that his commission could not overlook the security risk in Mosul and Anbar governorates and the parties who are complaining now did not provide us with assistance enough to carry out the job in Mosul in safety. The IECI head further said that 207 international observers monitored the voting process from abroad in addition to another to another 622 international observers inside Iraq and 33,763 local observers.
Unofficial Results Show PUK Victory in Kurdistan: Kurdistani Nwe PUK daily Although the final results of the Sunday elations are not announced officially yet, preliminary outcomes show that the PUK has gained the majority of vote in Kurdistan Region. The total votes of the PUK in Erbil, Sulaymanya and Dahuk were 805,143 votes against 700,742 for the KDP list (an alliance of 14 parties and political entities). The breakdown of the figures shows that the PUK got 253, 343 votes in Erbil, 516,800 in Sulaymanya and 35,000 in Dahuk while the KDP got 316,982 votes in Erbil, 83,412 in Sulaymanya and 300,400 in Dahuk.
Allawi gets 110 votes in Dahuk, 450 in Ainkawa: Jamawar private weekly Trusted sources reported that the Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi got only 110 votes in Dahuk governorate and 450 votes in Ainkawa, a Christian-majority small town north of Erbil.