Iraqi voters angry at corruption ahead of polls
By France 24
14 May 2018 |
7:20 am
Iraqis head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is hoping the recent victory against the Islamic State group will help him win a second term.
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