"Sistani agrees little time for Iraqi polls"
This is probably a good thing in terms of a smooth transition.
Excerpts:
Iraq's top Shia cleric was toning down his call for US authorities to organise full direct elections before transferring power to Iraqis in July. ...
The transitional government would take over sovereignty from occupying powers in July, before a constitution is written and democratic elections are held by the end of 2005.
Excerpts:
Iraq's top Shia cleric was toning down his call for US authorities to organise full direct elections before transferring power to Iraqis in July. ...
The transitional government would take over sovereignty from occupying powers in July, before a constitution is written and democratic elections are held by the end of 2005.
// 1/04/2004 
