Iraqi Sunnis who were displaced by the Islamic State (IS) could now be forced to move again, this time as pawns of political maneuvering by parties seeking an advantage in the upcoming provincial elections. The issue may be moot as far as the elections go, however, as other obstacles are likely to delay the vote, currently set for May.
More than 3.2 million Iraqis remain displaced within the country, according to Refugees International, and most of them have been displaced since 2014, when IS began making major gains in the country.