Iraq's interim defence minister has suggested that elections scheduled for 30 January could be delayed to a later date if the Sunni Muslim community agrees to take part.
Hazim al-Shaalan told journalists on Monday that the interim government had already sought help from Egypt and Arabian Gulf nations to encourage Sunni participation.
"And if such participation requires a delay to the election date, they could be delayed," he said.
Asked if the US would accept such a delay, Shaalan said he was convinced "Washington would be happy that the election operation was comprehensive with the participation of all".
Aljazeera articleHazim al-Shaalan told journalists on Monday that the interim government had already sought help from Egypt and Arabian Gulf nations to encourage Sunni participation.
"And if such participation requires a delay to the election date, they could be delayed," he said.
Asked if the US would accept such a delay, Shaalan said he was convinced "Washington would be happy that the election operation was comprehensive with the participation of all".
Uh huh.
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