ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraqi’s election commission has fined more than 100 candidates in the first week of campaigning and issued a warning that further violations will result in them being booted from the race.
Karim al-Tamimi, spokesperson for commission, announced that the 100 candidates fined come from across the board – “most of the coalitions and political parties.”
The individuals fined had “violated” the rules of the commission that regulate campaign procedures – including things like dates and places where campaigning is restricted, campaign materials, and general conduct.
Around 7,000 candidates are vying for 329 parliamentary seats. Campaigning kicked off in Iraq on April 14 and a day later in the Kurdistan Region. Voters go to the polls on May 12.
Most of the political parties have signed a UN-sponsored code of honour.
Karim al-Tamimi, spokesperson for commission, announced that the 100 candidates fined come from across the board – “most of the coalitions and political parties.”
The individuals fined had “violated” the rules of the commission that regulate campaign procedures – including things like dates and places where campaigning is restricted, campaign materials, and general conduct.
Around 7,000 candidates are vying for 329 parliamentary seats. Campaigning kicked off in Iraq on April 14 and a day later in the Kurdistan Region. Voters go to the polls on May 12.
Most of the political parties have signed a UN-sponsored code of honour.
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