Baghdad: Iraq holds first provincial elections in a decade

Iraqi voters are heading to the polls in the first provincial elections for a decade. The ruling Shia Muslim alliance is likely to extend its grip on power amid a boycott by populist Shia leader Moqtada Al-Sadr, its main political rival. The election sets the stage for parliamentary elections scheduled for 2025, which will determine the balance of power in a nation where groups with ties to Iran have made political gains in recent years. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from Baghdad. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iraq #Baghdad #IraqElection2023 #IraqProvincialElection #AljazeeraEnglish