West Asia/North Africa
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News
5 November 2019
In Lebanon, president delays parliamentary consultations to name new prime minister
![Iraqi President Barham Salih (photo credit: The U.S. Army/flickr) Iraqi President Barham Salih (photo credit: The U.S. Army/flickr)](/sites/default/files/2570462324_49d5277f44_o.jpg)
News
1 November 2019
Iraqi president announces new electoral law and early elections in response to protests
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News
31 October 2019
Qatar prepares for legislative elections after 15-year delay
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News
29 October 2019
As Syrian constitutional committee set to launch, opposition has draft constitution ready
![Yemen Law Concerning the Local Authority (August 2000) Yemen Law Concerning the Local Authority (August 2000)](/sites/default/files/images/virtual_library/yemen-162463_1280.png)
Legal Framework
Yemen Law Concerning the Local Authority (August 2000)
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News
10 October 2019
Iraqi Prime Minister to ask parliament to vote for cabinet reshuffle, constitutional amendments
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News
3 October 2019
Iran changes citizenship laws to allow children of Iranian women to be eligible
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News
30 September 2019
Parties have agreed upon terms of reference for Syrian Constitutional Committee
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News
17 September 2019
In Jordan, constitutional court rules government contract does not need parliamentary approval
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News
17 September 2019
Russia, Iran, and Turkey say agreement on composition of Syrian constitutional committee reached
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