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- ↑ "Head of Athra Alliance criticizes election law ahead of Iraqi provincial elections". 4 December 2023.
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- ↑ "مأرب عماد مرشح تحالف اثرا لمقعد نينوى يتحدث عن برنامجه الانتخابي".
