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Iraqi Elections and
the Rise of Political Al-Sadr

By Frauke Greiffenhagen

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Iraqi Elections and the Rise of Political Al-Sadr

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On 12 May 2018, Iraqis voted in the country’s first election since the defeat of Daesh in Iraq. Hopes were high for a new start after the rise, war and defeat of Daesh fractured society and left large parts of the country destroyed. This info-sheet assesses the election results and their implications for the future of Iraq.