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SRSG for Iraq and Head of UNAMI, Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Speech at the 9th Sulaimani Forum [EN/AR]

Middle East in a Transforming Global Order
Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Excellency Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani

Excellency President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani

Excellency Dr. Barham Salih Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University

Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen

Dear brother Bafel Talabani

Greetings,

I join you in (Sulaymaniyah Forum) on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General, who thanks you for this invitation wishing you a fruitful, constructive, and in-depth discussions and dialogue on the situation in the Middle East and on Iraq present and future.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the sponsors and local partners for Sulaymaniyah Forum, in particular, His Excellency Dr. Barham Salih as well as Dr. Bilal, for facilitations that shall contribute to and facilitate participation in the Forum in the arms of this beautiful, historical and hospitable city: Sulaymaniyah. I would like here to express my admiration of the quote by Mr. Hoshyar Zebari that this forum is the Davos of the Middle East.

Ladies and gentlemen,

In the Middle East, we have a recurring habit of beginning speeches by declaring that the times we live in are unprecedented, but the past few years were difficult in the Middle East region and on the people of the whole region in all sense of the word unfortunately. This leads us to ask three questions: First: Why is that? Second: Is there a peculiarity about the Middle East that makes it different from other parts of the world? And the most important and significant question: Is there a chance to change such a reality towards a secure and stable Middle East? We are not in the right time or place to answer these questions, despite their importance.

I will say in English what…

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Lenapehoking

Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware rekindles cultural connections through land reclamation

Annie Blimmel

When Principal Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (LITD) reclaimed the first half-acre of land taken from his ancestors, he was hoping for the property to hold promises of a fresh start. Instead, it held echoes of the past, evident in the 200 car tires littering the property, among other contamination.

Just off of Fork Branch Road in the town of Cheswold, Delaware, sits this half-acre of property, donated to Coker and his Tribe in the 1990s. Once home to a Lenape schoolhouse and church, the site was used as an industrial dump for 30 to 40 years under state ownership. Over this time, the land accumulated high concentrations of heavy metals, invasive species such as “Ailanthus altissima,” truck beds and 200 car tires.

The land was returned to Coker and the Tribe once property flippers saw its degraded state. But what the rest of the world saw as undesirable, Coker saw as a sliver of hope.

“I viewed it as an opportunity, number one, to heal the land,” Coker said. “And our goal when we started looking and hoping for the Land Back movement to be a benefit to us was to really demonstrate that we could be good stewards of the land.”

And good stewards they were – in just a few years with the help of some volunteers, Coker and his Tribe rehabilitated the property into what is now an edible forest garden of native species. The garden features plants that nourish and sustain humans and animals alike.

“The goal was to design and create an edible forest garden,” Coker said. “When we say edible, it’s edible for all our relations. The four-legged, the two-legged, the winged.” 

In just a few years,…

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Mohegan

Hershey Bears look to clinch first-round bye tonight against Penguins

The Hershey Bears are just one win away from securing a first-round playoff bye as they take on rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Hershey Bears (42-18-6-1) will make their final regular season visit to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza tonight (FOX43.2, 7pm) to face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (37-21-7-1) with significant playoff implications on the line. A regulation win would guarantee Hershey a first-round bye in the upcoming 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Hershey enters tonight’s contest with momentum after completing a three-game weekend sweep with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack last Sunday. The Bears rallied from a 1-0 third-period deficit with Ryan Chesley scoring his first professional goal at 3:24, followed by Ivan Miroshnichenko’s game-winner at 4:59.

Meanwhile, the Penguins are struggling through a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 3-0 to the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday. Monsters goaltender Jet Greaves stopped all 23 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton shots, while Penguins netminder Sergei Murashov allowed three goals on 24 shots.

With 91 points, the Bears currently hold a five-point advantage over the Charlotte Checkers in the Atlantic Division standings. Their Magic Number stands at just six points to clinch the division crown. Beyond divisional aspirations, Hershey has also gained ground on the Laval Rocket in the race for the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy, awarded to the AHL’s regular-season champions. The Bears’ Magic Number for that honor is 13 points, while Laval sits at nine.

The Bears have been dominant on the road this season, boasting the league’s best away record at 23-5-5-1 for a .765 road points percentage. With just two road games remaining, Hershey needs only one point to match the club’s single-season record for road points percentage (.736), which was set last season.

Individual milestones are also within reach for several Bears players. Miroshnichenko’s…

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Mohican

Enjoy an Easter Holiday Meal at an Ohio State Park Lodge

COLUMBUS – This Easter, why spend hours in the kitchen when you could enjoy a meal with stunning views of Ohio’s state parks? Let one of Ohio’s state park lodges handle the cooking and cleanup, leaving you more time to relax and explore the outdoors with loved ones.

There are a variety of Easter dining options available for visitors at all the Ohio state park lodges, including Mohican State Park Lodge and Conference Center. Photo courtesy of ODNR.

On Sunday, April 20, reserve a spot at one of our lodges for an Easter feast you won’t forget! After your meal, stroll through scenic landscapes or enjoy holiday weekend activities hosted by the parks—a perfect blend of family time, great food, and nature.

Easter Buffets and Dining Options by Location:

  • Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Brunch | April 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-767-1210
  • Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet | April 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-869-6311
  • Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Brunch | April 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-270-6100 ext. 2
  • Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet | April 20, Noon – 5 p.m.
    • Reservations: 513-664-3527
  • Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Brunch | April 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Max occupancy nearly reached for Easter Brunch reservations.
  • Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Specials | April 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    • Reservations: 419-938-6815 ext. 320
  • Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center

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Lenni Lenape

Penn State Berks Honors History With Land Acknowledgement Ceremony

From Penn State Berks

Pictured above: Chief Gentlemoon (center) served as the drum keeper for the Itchy Dog Singers. During the celebration, he and his group led a healing drum circle while Chief Bluejay, a storyteller, looked on. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower

Penn State Berks honored the indigenous tribes who inhabited the land where the campus is currently located in Spring Township by holding a land acknowledgement ceremony. The event, held on Friday, April 4, introduced the college’s land acknowledgement statement, developed in partnership with the Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge. It also included presentations by two representatives of the Lenape nation, Chief Bluejay Barbara Michalski and Chief Gentlemoon Chuck DeMund, and a tree dedication ceremony.

Todd Migliaccio, vice chancellor and chief academic officer, opened the event by sharing the importance of this acknowledgement as a “recognition of the history, culture, and contributions of the Lenape people as a steward of the land and the first step toward respect, understanding, and reconciliation.”

The event continued with an overview of the process of developing the statement, provided by co-chairs of the college’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, Aubrey Edwards and Alexa Hodge. They stated, “This afternoon, we are honored to share with you the land acknowledgement statement developed for our campus community—a statement we hope reflects both deep respect and intentional effort.”

The first step was to examine the land acknowledgement statement developed by Penn State Educational Equity for University Park campus. Then, they reviewed those from fellow Big Ten institutions and explored statements crafted by institutions in our region. After several drafts, they reached out to Amanda Funk, founding executive director of the Widoktadwen Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the visibility of Native Americans in Berks County and beyond through community education, leadership, and activism.

Funk spoke at the celebration, providing her insights…

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Nanticoke

Pittston Patriots vs. Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans

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The Pittston Patriots will head out to face off against the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Pittston is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Last Sunday, Pittston made easy work of Wyoming Area and carried off an 11-1 victory. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.

TJ Johnson looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn’t given up more than one earned run any time he’s pitched this season.

At the plate, Nick Innamorati was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Richard Tonte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Pittston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wyoming Area only posted a batting average of .133.

Meanwhile, Greater Nanticoke Area came up short against Wilkes-Barre on Monday and fell 5-2.

Derek Miller was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Miller was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Miller wasn’t the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Derek Shemanski, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and…

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Unami

Iraq Discusses Measures To End UNAMIs Mission

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published April 15, 2025 | 07:47 PM

Iraq discusses measures to end UNAMI's mission

BAGHDAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Apr, 2025) Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani of Iraq met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Mohamed Al Hassan, the Iraqi news Agency (INA) reported.

Quoting a statement of the Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, INA stated that the meeting reviewed the course of cooperation with the UN and the procedures related to concluding the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

Iraqi Prime Minister praised the significant and valuable role played by the UN mission in assisting Iraq over the past two decades.

He reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s commitment to continued cooperation with UN specialised agencies, particularly in the areas of administrative reform and climate change.

Prime Minister Al-Sudani also stressed the region’s pressing need for collaboration and coordination among its nations to achieve shared security.

For his part, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq affirmed the organisation’s readiness to support Iraq’s vision in addressing the challenges facing the region.

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Mohegan

The Farm Italy eyes May opening at Mohegan’s Casino of the Earth

A beloved Italian restaurant at Mohegan Sun is getting a bold new twist — and with Long Island name recognition.

Ballo Italian, nestled within Mohegan’s Casino of the Earth, will soon be reborn as The Farm Italy Mohegan Sun — a transformation guided by the appeal of a rustic feel and refined flavor.

Slated to reopen shortly after Memorial Day Weekend, The Farm Italy is the latest evolution from restaurateur John Tunney, whose group also runs The Shed and Besito Mexican Restaurants.

The Farm Italy first opened to fanfare in Huntington in April of 2023. Later that same year, it was listed among OpenTable’s Top 100 restaurants in the U.S.

Tunney announced last year another Farm Italy would be opening in Westbury.

Connecticut will make three for the growing brand.

At Mohegan, it won’t be just a fresh name, but a reimagined menu and a completely new vibe.

“Transforming Ballo into The Farm Italy is more than a facelift — it’s a whole new heartbeat,” Tunney said. “We’re bringing that handcrafted warmth, the gorgeous design, the deep love of food, and giving it a new home at Mohegan Sun.”

Photos from the existing Farm Italy location in Huntington. (courtesy)

The architecture of Ballo will remain, but the interior is getting a serious glow-up — think countryside estate meets modern flair.

Expect artful lighting, striking décor and a menu rooted in seasonal, scratch-made Italian classics, Tunney promises

But what about the drinks and dishes?

The Farm Italy team provided Greater Long Island with a sneak peek.

Guests can look forward to handmade pastas, branzino, chicken parm described…

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Lenni Lenape

Boys Lacrosse: Results, recaps and photos for Monday, April 14

Monday, Apr. 14

BCSL

Northern Burlington 12, Rancocas Valley 3 – Box Score

Cinnaminson 8, Camden Catholic 3 – Box Score

New Egypt 4, Moorestown Friends 3 – Box Score

CAPE-ATLANTIC

Gloucester Catholic 10, Oakcrest 9 – Box Score

Mainland 15, Woodstown 11 – Box Score

Highland 8, Hammonton 6 – Box Score

Triton 20, Vineland 3 – Box Score

Cedar Creek 10, Sterling 6 – Box Score

Lower Cape May 8, Lenape 7 – Box Score

Holy Spirit 8, Washington Township 7 – Box Score

Williamstown 12, Egg Harbor 1 – Box Score

Absegami 9, Timber Creek 7 – Box Score

CVC

West Windsor-Plainsboro South 23, Steinert 11 – Box Score

Hopewell Valley 15, Delaware Valley 4 – Box Score

Wilberforce 11, Ewing 10 – Box Score

GMC

Neptune 7, North Brunswick 4 – Box Score

Cranford 19, J.P. Stevens 0 – Box Score

INDEPENDENT

St. Augustine 12, Rumson-Fair Haven 5 – Box Score

NJILL

Newark Academy 6, Oratory 3 – Box Score

Mendham 17, Watchung Hills 9 – Box Score

Hopewell Valley 15, Delaware Valley 4 – Box Score

New Providence 15, Montclair Kimberley 5 – Box Score

Millburn 16, Nutley 1 – Box Score

Cranford 19, J.P. Stevens 0 – Box Score

West Essex 10, Montclair 6 – Box Score

Pascack Valley 15, Pearl River (NY) 11 – Box Score

Westfield 17, Hunterdon Central 0 – Box Score

Seton Hall Prep 16, Livingston 3 – Box Score

Lyndhurst 7, Clifton 3 – Box Score

St. Peter’s Prep 19, Xavier (NY) 0 – Box Score

West Milford 9, Vernon 8 – Box Score

OLYMPIC

Northern Burlington 12,…

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Nanticoke

Make It Five in a Row for Holy Redeemer

Royals

04/14/25 @ Greater Nanticoke Area 22-1
04/09/25 vs Hanover Area 14-0
04/03/25 vs Berwick 3-0
04/01/25 @ Lake-Lehman 3-2
03/28/25 vs Crestwood 15-5

Holy Redeemer waltzed into their game on Monday with four straight wins… but they left with five. They put the hurt on the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans with a sharp 22-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Holy Redeemer’s win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holy Redeemer will face off against Wyoming Area at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they will take on Hanover Area at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes have struggled to contain batters this season (they’ve allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of.

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