Saxardiid Posted January 19, 2004 UN 'to explore Iraqi elections' Shia Iraqis are demanding direct elections The United Nations is considering sending a team to Iraq to explore whether credible elections could be held before power is transferred. After talks with Iraq's interim leaders in New York, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said the UN would have a "role to play" in Iraq from July onwards. The US has sought the return to Iraq of UN staff withdrawn after bomb attacks. Earlier in Baghdad, thousands of Shia Muslims marched against coalition plans for an appointed government. click for full artical Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
