The Embassy of Sweden to Iraq observed the provincial elections in Iraq

Svenska valobservatörer i Bagdad. Foto: ambassaden

Three diplomats from the Embassy of Sweden to Iraq observed the provincial elections in Irak that took place 31 January 2009. The observers visited five polling stations in various parts of Baghdad.

For more information about the elections and the results please visit:

The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq: www.ihec.iq

United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq: www.uniraq.org/electoral/IraqElections.asp

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