IRAQ: BAN WELCOMES INITIAL PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS

Guy Perea Presidential Elector in President of The United States Acting

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Web version   New York May 19 2014 3:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Iraqi voters cast their ballots for the Council of Representatives, or legislature, in what was the country’s third national election under the 2005 Constitution. Photo: UNAMI IRAQ: BAN WELCOMES INITIAL PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS Welcoming the announcement of the initial results of Iraq’s Council of Representatives election, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today looked forward to the final tally and subsequent timely formation of a new government. Read more RELATED Security Council welcomes timely, peaceful parliamentary elections in Iraq The United Nations Security Council today welcomed the timely holding of parliamentary elections in Iraq, and, looking forward to the certification of the results by national electoral officials, called on the country’s leaders “to engage, as quickly as possible, to form a Government that represents the will and sovereignty of the Iraqi people.” Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media