Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister speaks out

In today’s Guardian (www.guardian.co.uk), Barham Salih emphasises the importance of the elections in the new year: “These elections, in which the Iraqi people will decide not just who will govern them but how they are governed, show the country is emerging from this nightmare. They should be supported by all who wish Iraq well. What do those who claim to have the best interests of Iraq at heart fear from elections?”