Under current measures, the Kurdistan Parliament of Iraq have reserved seats for minority communities, of which, the Assyrians and Turkmen have been reserved 5 seats respectively, and the Armenian community have one reserved seat.

UNPO Election Monitoring Team members will assess the conduct of the elections in those polling centres with sizable minority communities within their catchment areas, publishing their findings in a report to be made public after the close of elections.

In advance of the 25 July 2009 elections however, UNPO has published a comprehensive guide to the background, electoral process, candidates and parties and key issues that emanate from this important democratic process.

To read the report, please click here