'Voice of freedom' heard today in Iraq
Polls closed after historic election draws 60% voter turnout despite terror attacks
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42616
 
Initial Breakdown of Iraq's First Exercise In Democracy
 
"Iraq experts reveal that, while the turnout is officially estimated at 60%, the real figure will probably turn out to be quite a bit lower, no more than 40-45% - in itself an exceptional feat. Assyrian Christians staged large demonstrations to protest their loss of voting right and representation in the national assembly, but were given no alternative means of balloting; nor did they rate media attention."
 
FULL STORY at http://www.debka.com/article.php?aid=974
 
Confusion Surrounds Iraq Poll Turnout
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/B49A6A7B-9FE7-4C65-BA06-11461071FEAA.htm
 
Iraqis Defy Threats To Vote For Asssembly
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050131/D87UR7280.html
 
Iraqis Upbeat, Shows Survey
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=42622