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| | Iraqi interim constitution gives Islam official 'status' while protecting religious freedom |
 | | The article declares that "Islam is the official religion of the State and is to be considered a source of legislation. |
 | | Article 20, on voting, states: "No Iraqi may be discriminated against for purposes of voting in elections on the basis of gender, religion, sect, race, belief, ethnic origin, language, wealth, or literacy." |
 | | The law calls for a 275-member Iraqi National Assembly to be elected by Dec. 31 of this year if possible and "no later than" Jan. 31, 2005, and for the assembly to complete a draft of a permanent constitution by Aug. 15, 2005. |
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