Iraq parliament vote on Sunday (Details on Process, Count, Observers and Security)

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Source: CNN

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqis will go to the polls Sunday to elect a 325-member parliament, a vote marred by violence despite heavy security.

It is Iraq's fifth nationwide vote since 2003, but only the second for a full four-year-term parliament.

Three attacks happened Thursday during early voting for those who will be unable to cast ballots Sunday, such as military and security personnel, detainees, hospital staff, and patients.

A total of 12 people were killed and dozens were wounded. There have been warnings of further insurgent attacks around the vote.

The last time the country had a national vote was in 2005, when the Sunni Arab population boycotted the elections and the political process. A Shiite-led government emerged and the Sunnis, feeling disenfranchised, went on to form the main part of the insurgency.

Much more at link: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/03/05/iraq.election/

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