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Election fever rises in Iraqi Kurdistan

Competition stiff for parliamentary seats in what many believe will be a hotly-contested campaign.

Election fever has hit the Kurdish city of Sulaimaniyah ahead of a highly anticipated poll that could change the landscape of Kurdish politics.

A record 24 parties and coalitions will compete for parliamentary seats in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s July 25 elections, which will also elect the KRG’s president. Five candidates are running for the regional presidency.

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