Iraqi women election candidates targeted for abuse gain UN support
The UN has condemned "defamation and violence" against women candidates in Iraq's elections, after one candidate resigned over an alleged sex tape. Dr Intidhar Ahmed Jassim withdrew from the race after the video - which she says is a fake - was released online. Other women candidates have also reportedly faced online harassment.The UN has condemned "defamation and violence" against women candidates in Iraq's elections, after one candidate resigned over an alleged sex tape.
Dr Intidhar Ahmed Jassim withdrew from the race after the video - which she says is a fake - was released online.
Other women candidates have also reportedly faced online harassment.
