This is an entry from: Iraq elections 2021: Iraqis await results as voting comes to a close
Security forces prepare for potential curfews in case of violence
10 October 2021 16:14 BST
Iraqi officials have said that local security forces have been given the power to impose full curfews if any violence occurs after the polls close.
Speaking to MEE’s Suadad al-Salhy, the officials said they were anticipating angry reactions that could devolve into violence from some groups should they not poll as highly as expected.