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the Iraqi parliamentary elections were held at a time of a very complicated security situation and political circumstance. This was confounded by the ethnic and sectarian divisions and sharpened the political balance in society. The Sunnis boycotted the election process and many other political parties and leading figures have their own agendas that may even be at times linked to foreign elements and interests and against those of the people. The occupation forces continue to violate the human and political rights of Iraqis, but counteracting that is the growing resistance who are gaining more support in the country. The new Iraqi Parliament promised it will bring stability and security to the country based on a new Constitution to be endorsed by the end of 2005. But securing a stable environment in Iraq depends on: a. The nature of the Constitution b. How the political system will respect the ethnic and sectarian character of Iraqi society especially since the Arab Sunnis have no real representation in Parliament. c. A timetable for the withdrawal of US troops and their allies from Iraq. d. A clear distinction between Iraqi resistance and blind terror. Such conditions act as the main limitations and measurements for any success to a secure and stable Iraq. Looking at the Iraqi situation after the elections one can only conclude there is not much for optimism. The lack of security covers many Iraqi cities, the resistance is increasing in intensity and effectiveness, Iraqi soldiers and policemen are becoming preferred targets for Al-Qaeda with deadly attacks on their posts and stations, and the different political forces insist on keeping their own militias including a militia for the new Iraqi president. Such indicators suggest that a worst case scenario for Iraq will continue unless there are meaningful breakthroughs and initiatives that will lead to the full integration of society and the end of military occupation.
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