Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission said the country’s recent elections were conducted efficiently and in line with international standards.

Why it matters:

The commission’s statement highlights confidence in Iraq’s electoral process, signaling transparency and stability in the country’s democratic institutions.


Key points:

Voting machines operated with high efficiency.

Voter turnout was reported between 56% and 57.11%.

The process was described as smooth and orderly.

Manual ballot counting matched electronic results with 100% accuracy.

Preliminary results are final and not subject to appeal.

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