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Iraqi Forces to Lead Election Security Efforts The Pentagon says Iraqi security forces will take the lead in protecting voters in Iraq's elections Thursday, while U.S. troops will maintain a low profile. U.S. officials hope greater Sunni participation will mean less violence, but they say some attacks are likely.
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An Iraqi policeman walks in front of a wall covered with pre-election posters at a checkpoint on the main road connecting the south with the north of the country near Al Amarah, in British-patrolled southern Iraq, Dec. 14. Reuters hide caption

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The Pentagon says Iraqi security forces will take the lead in protecting voters in Iraq's elections Thursday, while U.S. troops will remain on the outskirts. U.S. officials hope greater Sunni participation will mean less violence, but they say some attacks are likely during -- and possibly after -- Iraqis go to the polls.

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Special Series

Iraq Elects a New Government

Iraqis voted on Dec. 15 for the first full-term government since the fall of Saddam Hussein.