Iraq
Iraq holds regular, competitive elections, and the country’s various partisan, religious, and ethnic groups generally enjoy representation in the political system. However, democratic governance is impeded in practice by corruption, militias operating outside the bounds of the law, and the weakness of formal institutions.
Freedom in the World — Iraq Country Report
Iraq is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2023 , Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net — Iraq Country Report
Iraq is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Iraq
Iraq: Open Letter Calls on Leaders to Keep Internet Open During and After Elections
Advocacy letter
October 5, 2021
A Call For Action on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Joint statement
August 30, 2021
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Upcoming Elections Could Deliver a Shock to the Middle East
Perspectives
August 6, 2018
