Why Iraq elections ca n't fix chaos left behind by U.S. CNN 's Matthew Hoye and Mohammed Tawfeeq contributed to this report . It was Iraq 's first nationwide election since the 2011 withdrawal of US troops . Iraq has battled sectarian violence for months . Prime Minister Omar al - Maliki 's party wins but falls short of majority .
It was Iraq 's first nationwide election since the 2011 withdrawal of US troops . Iraq has battled sectarian violence for months . Prime Minister Omar al - Maliki 's party wins but falls short of majority .