Anbar Sheiks Come Together

Anbar Sheiks Come Together Chieftains from the embattled Iraqi province gather in hopes of winning seats in parliament Photographs for TIME by Yuri Kozyrev
Photograph for TIME by Yuri Kozyrev / Noor

The Gathering
Sheikh Mohammed al-Hais stands with tribal sheiks at his family compound, known as "The Challenge." 300 tribal elders gathered to galvanize support for their candidates in upcoming elections.

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