Accessibility links

Breaking News

British Foreign Minister In Surprise Visit To Iraq


British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw (file photo) (AFP) 6 January 2006 – British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived on a surprise visit to Iraq on 6 January.


Straw is meeting with the governor of the southern city of Al-Basrah and other local officials to discuss efforts to form a coalition government following parliamentary elections held on 15 December.


(AP/AFP/dpa)

Iraqi Legislative Elections 2005

Iraqi Legislative Elections 2005



RFE/RL's coverage, background, and analysis of Iraq's December 15, 2005, legislative elections.

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG