Iraqi voters back landmark constitution

IRAQ’S landmark constitution was adopted by a majority of voters during the country’s October 15 referendum, as Sunni Arab opponents failed to muster enough support to defeat it.

However, one prominent Sunni politician called the vote "a farce".

"Whatever the results of the referendum are... it is a civilised step that aims to put Iraq on the path of true democracy," said Farid Ayar, an official with the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq.