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An Iraqi woman casts her vote at a polling station during provincial elections on June 20, 2013 in the Anbar province. Iraqis in two Sunni-majority provinces voted under heavy security in delayed provincial polls as the country grapples with a surge in nationwide violence and months of angry protests. (AFP/AZHAR SHALLAL)

June 20th, 2013 - 11:18 GMT

Iraqis vote in delayed provincial elections amid surging violence

As Iraq faces an upsurge in violence, citizens of Anbar and Nineveh provinces vote in provincial elections that were postponed for two months due to security concerns.

An Iraqi policeman casts his ballot in Ramadi on June 17, 2013 as security forces vote in provincial polls ahead of the rest of Iraqis in the Anbar province. Iraq held provincial elections in April except in six provinces, including Anbar and Nineveh, where polls were delayed because authorities said security could not be guaranteed (Azhar Shallal / AFP)

June 19th, 2013 - 01:51 GMT

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Iraqis vote in delayed provincial elections amid surging violence

Head of United Iraq party murdered on eve of elections