Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The sign of peace - The sign of democracy



Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Alex Licea


An Iraqi policeman gives a "peace" sign showing his ink-stained finger after leaving a polling station, Jan. 28, in the New Baghdad District of eastern Baghdad. .



The Government of Iraq is holding a special election period as a precursor to the monumental election in order to allow Iraqi Security Forces to cast their vote in the provincial election. The nationwide election for Iraqi citizens is scheduled to be held on Jan. 31.