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2024-03-18T19:27:07+00:00

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Shafaq News/ On Monday, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) called the Kurdish parties to prioritize the people interests, considering holding the parliamentary elections “essential.”

“We take note of today’s KDP decision, as we have taken note of the FSC decision last month. We call on all parties to work in the interest of the people, and thus towards solutions, rather than another prolonged impasse. The holding of the 10 June KRI elections is essential.” UNAMI said in a statement.

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) declared on Monday its decision to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, warning of potential withdrawal from Iraq’s political process if the State Administration Coalition (SAC) fails to adhere to agreed-upon terms.

The KDP’s Political Bureau released a statement, urging the SAC parties to “fulfill their national responsibilities by upholding the constitution and honoring all provisions of the political and administrative agreement governing the current government led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.” Underscoring that “continuing in the political process under the current conditions would be untenable for the KDP.”

In addition, the statement denounced the decisions made by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court regarding the Kurdistan Region elections.

Last February, Iraq’s Supreme Court issued rulings related to the Kurdistan Region’s election law.

The court declared that a specific article concerning the minority quota in KRG’s provincial election law was deemed “unconstitutional.” This article, part of a law initially adopted in 1992 and revised in 2013, mandates 11 quota seats in the Regional parliament for ethnic and religious minorities. In response, Turkmen and Christian parties withdrew from the elections.

Furthermore, the verdict stated that Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission will take over from…

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2024-03-03T16:34:41+00:00

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Shafaq News/ The diplomatic missions in Erbil and Baghdad welcomed, on Sunday, the announcement of the date for the Kurdistan Region Parliament elections.

The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, said in a statement, “the diplomatic envoys supported holding “free, fair and transparent” elections and urged the political forces in the Kurdistan Region to stick to the final date for the elections.”

The consulates of the US, France, Italy and the Netherlands in Erbil said on Twitter that they supported the election date, and that holding the elections is a way of applying the principles of democracy.

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq “UNAMI” also said that it supported setting the date for the elections and that it was ready to help.

Claudio Cordone, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political) at UNAMI said, “It’s 10 June for the Kurdistan Parliamentary elections. Looking forward to no more obstacles. UN in Iraq is ready to continue to provide its support as requested.”

Noteworthy, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Sunday, that it opened the registration for the Kurdish political parties and blocs that want to take part in the Kurdistan Region Parliament elections in 2024, from March 5 to March 14, which cannot be extended. The registration will be in Baghdad at the Department of Political Parties and Organizations Affairs and at the electoral offices in the Kurdistan Region provinces.

Earlier today, The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani signed a regional order that sets the date for the next Kurdistan Region Parliament elections.

The order, which is based on the second paragraph of the first article of the amended Kurdistan Region Presidency Law No. (1) of 2005, sets June 10, 2024…

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Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,

I’m glad to be part of this dialogue which explores opportunities to strengthen regional connectivity and integration. A timely gathering, I would say. As always, it is a great honour to be here. In Baghdad. A city steeped in history and tradition. A city I have called my home for over five years now.

Ladies and gentlemen, Iraq’s centrality to regional stability cannot be overstated. For numerous reasons. This is a point I have made many times.

Now, I assume there is no need to spell out the many highs and lows which faced Iraq over the past decades. All of you will already be aware, our Iraqi friends and colleagues most of all.

Instead, I wish to use this opportunity to emphasize that, today, Iraq is increasingly well positioned as an arena for dialogue and investment.

Within this context, domestic stability is (of course) key. Key for the Iraqi people, first and foremost. But also key for people of the region and beyond, as well as key for (for instance) foreign and private investors.

For any country to advance on the global or regional stage, it must be trusted. And, equally important, it must be able to trust others. And yes, that can be easier said than done. As we all know: trust is hard to gain but easy to lose. And nobody denies that legacies from the past can still impact the present. In other words: building trust requires constant and hard work. And that includes the ability to self-reflect.

One thing is for sure: each and every country benefits from being a reliable partner. Why? Because, at the end of the day, everything is connected.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Iraq of today is very different from that of two decades prior. It…

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A meeting organized by the Iraqi National Security Advisory and with the IOM and UNDP is held to discuss the role of community leaders in the return and reintegration of displaced Iraqis, in Irbil, Iraq, on 23 June 2022. [Getty]

The Iraqi Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into corruption allegations linked to the UN’s work in Iraq, following accusations of bribery published earlier this month by British newspaper The Guardian.

The announcement was made on the Commission’s official Facebook page.

The Guardian report alleged UN employees in Iraq working under a United Nations Development (UNDP) programme had accepted bribes from Iraqi businessmen to secure contracts for reconstruction projects.

The Integrity Commission responded by forming a team to investigate the claims and is seeking evidence and clarifications from the newspaper’s editors, according to its statement.

The UN mission in Iraq (UNAMI) confirmed the departure of its Special Representative, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, but distanced itself from the corruption allegations against sister agency UNDP and denied this was linked to the scandal.

UNAMI emphasised its commitment to “accuracy” and urged the media to avoid “misleading information.”

“UNAMI would like to set the record straight regarding the recent circulation of misleading reports in various Iraqi traditional and social media outlets concerning the departure of Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert,” said the UNAMI in a statement on Wednesday.

“UNAMI emphasises that the SRSG’s departure in May aligns with usual practices within the United Nations, including the standard rotation of senior UN officials,” it added. 

Hennis-Plasschaert concluded her five-year term on 6 February, calling for Iraq to remain neutral in regional conflicts.

She faced criticism during her tenure for alleged bias towards certain Iraqi factions, according to our Arabic service Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

What is the UNDP accused of in Iraq?

According to the investigation by The Guardian,…

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Washington — 

“Maraykanka waxaa weli ka go’an inuu la shaqeeyo dawladda Ciraaq, si loo xoojiyo oo loo sii qoto dheereeyo iskaashiga dawladeed ee muddada dheer soo jireenka ah si aan u raadinno Ciraaq ammaan ah, xasilloon oo madaxbannaan,” ayuu yiri danjire Robert Wood, oo ah ergeyga hawlaha gaarka ah ee Maraykanka u qaabilsan arrimaha siyaasadda ee Arrimaha Qaramada Midoobay.

Nasiib darro, maleeshiyaadka taabacsan Iran ayaa ku hanjabaya inay wiiqi doonaan guulihii adkaa ee Ciraaq laga gaaray tan iyo markii dhulka looga adkaaday Daacish toddobo sano ka hor, ayuu yiri Ambassador Wood.

Tan iyo Oktoobar 2023, kooxahani waxay weerareen ciidamada Maraykanka iyo kuwa isbahaysiga ee Ciraaq, Suuriya iyo Urdun in ka badan 165 jeer. Nasiib darro seddax askari oo Mareykan ah ayaa la dilay, tobanaan kalana waa lagu dhaawacay 28-kii Janaayo markii maleeshiyaadka xulafada la ah Iran ay weerareen ciidamada Mareykanka ee fadhigoodu yahay Jordan si ay uga qeyb qaataan dagaalka ka dhanka ah Daacish. “Khasaaretani waa mid aad u xun, tani waa wax aan la aqbali karin. Weerarradan oo kale ma sii socon karaan.”

Danjire Wood ayaa sheegay in weerarro badan oo kuwan la mid ah oo ka dhacay Ciraaq oo lagu beegsaday ciidamada Mareykanka iyo kuwa isbaheysiga ee lagu martigeliyay saldhigyada Ciraaq ay sababeen khasaare dhimasho iyo dhaawac, oo ay ku jiraan saaxiibada Ciraaq ee leh hindisaha dagaalka wadajirka ah ee ka dhanka ah ISIS:

“Kooxaha hubaysan ee ka hawlgala meel ka baxsan gacanta dawladda waxay caqabad weyn ku yihiin maamulka dawladda Ciraaq iyo dadka Ciraaq, iyagoo ku hanjabaya inay xoojinayaan xasilloonida Ciraaq ay si adag ula dagaallameen si ay u gaaraan.”

Hawlgalka Kaalmaynta Qaramada Midoobay ee Ciraaq, ama UNAMI, waxa ay weli hayaan shaqo muhiim ah oo ay tahay in la qabto, ayuu carrabka ku adkeeyay Danjire Wood:

“UNAMI waxay horey u bixisay kaalmo aad u qiimo badan…

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CRANFORD, New Jersey (WABC) — An abandoned dog was found tied to a pole in Cranford, New Jersey Thursday morning.

Around 6 a.m., someone called police after seeing a dog was tied to a pole on Lexington Avenue near Unami Park.

The dog, named Zeus, was left with a sign that said, “Not rabid, no biting, need a home.”

Animal Control Solutions took in the Pit-mix and said he is healthy and warming up with the staff.

Police say the dog was left to fend for himself, cold and alone.

“It was 25, no water, no food around it,” said Captain Matthew Nazzaro with the Cranford Police. “There really is not an excuse for leaving a dog. There may be reasons, but there is not a reason to leave a dog in these extreme temperatures.”

Police were able to figure out the dog was microchipped, and they are now looking for his previous owner.

There is an investigation into Zeus’ abandonment, and Nazzaro says depending on the outcome, the person responsible could face charges.

Police are asking anyone with information about the dog to call 908-272-2222.

ALSO READ | New York City, Tri-State animal shelters at capacity, emblematic of national crisis

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Madam President,

I thank the Special Representative for her briefing. I welcome the presence among us this morning of the representatives of Iraq and Kuwait.

France welcomes the efforts of the Iraqi government to implement the reforms awaited by the Iraqi population, and calls for their continuation.

France welcomed the smooth holding of provincial elections on December 18, the first since 2013. We welcome the support provided by UNAMI to the Independent High Electoral Commission. Recent announcements concerning the appointment of new local authorities are encouraging. France hopes that parliamentary elections can be held in Iraqi Kurdistan as soon as possible.

We encourage Iraq to pursue its reforms, as announced by the Iraqi Prime Minister, particularly in terms of diversifying its economy, fighting corruption and impunity, and protecting human rights.

With regards the relations between Baghdad and Erbil, France calls for a resumption of dialogue, particularly on the sharing of oil revenues and security issues. This is in the interest of both parties.

Madam President,

France will closely examine the conclusions of the strategic review on UNAMI next March.

This strategic review requested by the Security Council is independent, and we will carefully look at its conclusions and recommendations. France welcomes the essential role played by UNAMI in providing assistance to Iraq in many areas, while fully respecting its sovereignty. France thanks and congratulates the Special Representative for the exceptional commitment she has demonstrated in the service of Iraq and the Iraqi people throughout her mandate over the past five years.

As a strategic partner of Iraq, France will continue to listen to the Iraqi authorities on the future of UNAMI. Our shared objective is for any change in its mandate to be successful, and we will work together with Iraq and the United Nations to achieve that.

France is…

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