Highlights

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Political/Governance

National Elections:

Planning continues for Iraq’s national elections in January. An Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq has compiled an initial voter roll and will soon announce instructions on voting rules and procedures.

Economic

School Openings:

Iraqi universities opened September 25 and K-12 Schools are scheduled to open on October 2.

Credit Bank of Iraq Purchased:

National Bank of Kuwait agreed to purchase 75 percent of the Credit Bank of Iraq.