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Change: Kurds are not eligible for the independence and the establishment of the referendum

 

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•  Wednesday: July 5, 2017
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Awagel Press _ Baghdad

 

 

Confirmed the mass change parliamentary Wednesday that the Kurdish house is not qualified for the establishment of a Kurdish state and to hold the referendum at the present time, showed that while Massoud Barzani did not take into account the internal problems of the region.

The MP said the mass change Masood Haider's "Awagel Press" that "some people understand that block change deduced from the establishment of the Kurdish dream of independence, and this is not true."

Haider said that "the change has objected to the timing that the current time is incorrect for installation of a Kurdish state or hold the referendum," he said, adding that "the Kurdish house at the present time is not qualified for the establishment of a Kurdish state and to hold the referendum."

He explained that he "should study the internal situation of the region and the approval of the central government and the strengthening of the economy before proceeding to hold such steps as well as the regional crisis situation", pointing out that "the region's president, Massoud Barzani, did not take into account the internal problems of Kurdistan and the storms experienced by the region from the economic crisis."

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Infallible: it can not form a state of Kurdistan without the recognition of the major powers

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confirmed the President of the Republic, Fuad Masum, it can not form a state of Kurdistan without the recognition of the major powers.

Masum said in a lengthy interview with the newspaper Okaz, that "an independence referendum in the Kurdistan region, does not necessarily mean the announcement of the formation of the state in the next day, suggesting that" Iraq is two provinces, a Kurdish region, and the rest remain in the other region, the entire state remains whole on behalf of Iraq. " 
he added , " I spoke on the occasion of the feast for the unity of Iraq, and I swore to the right that we must preserve the unity and independence of Iraq, sky and land and sea, but now there is a desire in Iraqi Kurdistan and the majority of the parties in a referendum on whether want to be independent or stay as you are . " 
and that" the majority take Bovd Mechanism of independence, and therefore does not mean that, if not necessarily the referendum announced the formation of the state in the next day , "noting that" the formation of the state has its components and its own circumstances and conditions of countries in the region, and without recognition of the major powers can not be the formation of this state. " 
He called infallible to" Iraq is a federal state, with a revision of the structure of the Iraqi state , "adding that" I have an idea that Iraq is two provinces, a Kurdish region, and the rest as long as they do not want to form regions remain in the other region, the small region is Kurdistan, the other bigger is the territory of Iraq, or any other name is called, the entire state remains Ba Mlha on behalf of Iraq. " 
He went on to say that "the referendum people 's choices and their demands, when they vote on the constitution vote in Kurdistan , by an overwhelming majority, and at the same time, they went out to vote in another fund on Do you want to be independent , or you will be loyal to Iraq." 
In response to a question on the position of the neighboring countries of the referendum , said President of the Republic , "I can not be forced to stand with or against Alastphae, it is the option of states, but I think that the issue is not easy, and I have already said that the countries of the region will have a position, and I from my side I'm not against the referendum, but after the referendum will be linked to internal and external conditions, in terms of regional and international countries, if they assist in the formation of the state , it would be. " 
It is noteworthy that the Kurdistan region identified on 25 September next date for a referendum of independence, sparking mixed reactions across as many Iraqi officials for refusing to move.

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Washington: Kurdistan referendum should be understanding with Baghdad

 

Mustafa al-Obeidi

Jul 06, 2017

Erbil «Jerusalem Arab» Anatolia announced that the United States of America, on Wednesday, that the referendum intends to Kurdish region conducted to secede from Iraq, must be in agreement with the Baghdad government in a manner consistent with the country 's constitution. 
The US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Silliman, at a press conference held at the headquarters of the embassy in the Iraqi capital that «any report of fate must be conducted in accordance with the Iraqi constitution and the laws and understanding between the governments in Baghdad and Erbil». 
The Silliman answer to a question about the intention of the Kurdish region in northern Iraq , a referendum in September / September next, centered on the opinion of the population whether they wish to secede from Iraq or not. 
Prior to the Iraqi government that expressed rejection of the referendum, and said that a step concerning the fate of the country should be taken by the federal government in Baghdad. 
Referendum also raised international concerns that reflected negatively on the situation in Iraq, especially that the country is still fighting a war against the organization «Daesh» terrorist. 
The referendum scheduled to take place in September / September next non - binding, and revolves around the opinion of the three governorates of the population of the Kurdish region survey, which Arbil, Sulaymaniyah and Dohuk, whether they wish to secede from Iraq or not. 
With the approaching date of the referendum, expressed many of the Kurds in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, sparked the repercussions of the move, if it is not good preparation for it. 
The leader of the Kurdistan Islamic Union in Dohuk, Sabah Ali Babiri for «Al Quds Al Arabi» that «people are eager to hold the referendum, but there are fears the repercussions of the post - referendum», noting that «the referendum does not necessarily mean the declaration of independence and the establishment of a Kurdish state immediately, but self - determination remains the right of peoples ». 
He pointed out that «all agreed on the principle, but the difference is on the mechanisms and timing, where many believe that the Kurdish house in order must be done before the referendum, such as re - activate the frozen parliament, and the agreement of the Kurdish parties on the basis of the upcoming State». 
He pointed out that «the supreme committee for the referendum was formed from the Kurdish parties to conduct negotiations with Baghdad», noting that «there are many complex problems, most notably the fate of the disputed areas such as Kirkuk, between the province and Baghdad». 
University professor, at the University of Sulaimaniyah, Yahya Rishawi, told «Al Quds Al Arabi», that « the problem of the referendum in time and not in the principle of self - determination», noting that «fears among the Kurds of the biggest concerns of the relationship with Baghdad or the positions of internal problems other countries, such as Iran and Turkey ». 
He added: «lack of harmony between the Kurdish parties and the political instability and the lack of activation of the frozen parliament and the crisis of the economic situation , such as staff, all salaries, constitute a concern to the Kurdish street, so people want to end the crises of the region and the completion of the problem of the organization« Islamic State »first, and then think about the referendum» . 
I consider that « the referendum conducted by the NGO on independence the territory from Iraq , the result was the approval of 98 percent of the participants on independence, but people want to be a referendum in agreement with the Baghdad government in order not to be an argument for neighboring countries to intervene in the matter.» 
Mohammed Holara, a hotel owner in Erbil, wished for a referendum by mutual consent between Baghdad and Erbil, saying in an interview for «Arab Jerusalem», that « the situation of the region and the crises that are currently going through, do not need to add new crises and problems». 
He continued: «many interests and important relations linking the Arabs and the Kurds do not want to cut now or in the future». 
He pointed out that «some neighboring countries have expressed their rejection of the independence of the region, including Iran and Turkey», noting that «that Iran will increase the bombing of sites in the region under the pretext of the existence of the opposition and parts of the waters of some rivers come under the exercise of pressure and the threat of Kurdistan». 
Despite the support of most of the people of Kurdistan, for the referendum, there are fears of negative results, this step may result, in the absence of an agreement between the province and the federal government in Baghdad, or the regional states to intervene and put pressure on Kurdistan to prevent the establishment of a Kurdish state , which will affect the Kurdish situation It has, especially Iran and Turkey.

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Barzani parliamentary party calls Talabani party to resolve the position of the referendum

 

Thursday July 6, 2017 20:56

 

Alsumaria News / Erbil  called a member of the territory of the Parliament of Kurdistan for the Kurdistan Democratic Party Dilshad Shaaban, Thursday, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) to resolve its position on the referendum of separation, while the Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani called on the basis of the Kurdish street opinion in resolving the referendum and not to rely on some parties.  Shaaban said in an interview for Alsumaria News, said that " the majority of the parties participating in the meeting Barzani ended nominate their representatives to the membership of the committee supervising the referendum , " adding that " the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) has not yet its candidate for membership of the Committee provides." Shaaban added that " the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) position on the referendum is unclear so far , " pointing out that " the Union 's position changes during his meetings with the Kurdistan Democratic Party on the one hand and the MDC on the other hand."  Shaaban said that " the National Union stipulated in the last positions the necessity of activating the Kurdistan parliament before the referendum , " asserting that " the activation of parliament will not change anything because the Speaker of Parliament , which is the movement of change is not prepared to deal with the presidency of the region on a law for the referendum."  He called Shaaban, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) to "resolve the final position on the issue of referendum independence of Kurdistan , " and urged the President of the region to "rely on the opinion of the citizens of Kurdistan on the issue of self - determination and not to rely on some parties."  The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan ( PUK ) and the Kurdistan Islamic Union confirmed on Thursday (July 6, 2017), the need to improve conditions for citizens pension and activate the Kurdistan parliament before the referendum.  The Kurdish parties held a meeting in (June 7, 2017), in the resort of Salahuddin in Arbil , chaired by the President of Kurdistan , Massoud Barzani , the center of the province of some political forces, and those parties agreed to hold a popular referendum on the fate of the region in the twenty - fifth of next September.

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Barzani: We will negotiate independence with Baghdad after the referendum

 

 

Jul 07, 2017

Arbil «Quds Al- Arabi»: President of the Kurdistan region, said Massoud Barzani, on Thursday, we will negotiate independence with Baghdad and foreign powers after the referendum and do not seek to confront. 

He added, in an interview with Reuters news agency «no return for efforts to establish an independent Kurdish state , but we will seek to achieve this through dialogue with Baghdad and regional powers to avoid conflict». 

And that the timetable for independence after the referendum , which will take place on 25 September / September next «flexible but it is not unlimited», be expected to vote yes in the referendum. 

He added that « the referendum will determine the fate of Kirkuk , defended by the Peshmerga forces and prevented from capturing them Daesh», adding that «any decision taken by the people of Kirkuk must be respected».

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Barzani: the date of the referendum in the region adjustable

Journal July 6, 2017

 

 

 

BAGHDAD ( Reuters ) - 
The head of the Kurdistan region (outgoing) Massoud Barzani, on Thursday, that the date of the referendum in the Kurdistan region is adjustable.

Barzani said in an interview with Reuters, he did not return for the efforts to establish an independent Kurdish state, but will seek to achieve this through dialogue with Baghdad and regional powers to avoid conflict.

He added that the timetable for independence after the referendum, which will take place on 25 September, "a flexible, but it is not infinite," and predicted the vote "yes" in the referendum.

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The first meeting of the Supreme Council for the independence referendum, headed by Barzani

The three delegations will clarify the resolution of the Kurdish world

 

 07/08/2017 - 10:42

 

 

 

 

 

Is expected to hold the President of Kurdistan, Massoud Barzani, on Saturday, a meeting is the first with representatives of political parties, the Kurdish (except for the MDC and the Islamic Group) in the Supreme Council for the referendum, which was decided formed during an expanded meeting of President Barzani with the leaders of those parties on the seventh of June / last June.

 According to information obtained by (Basenyoz) meeting is expected to come out executive decisions regarding the process of organizing a referendum on independence in the Kurdistan Region scheduled on the 25th of September / September next. Including the formation of three delegations negotiating on independence one of them will visit Baghdad to meet with Iraqi officials.

 The other two delegations, the first will discuss the issue of the referendum and independence with neighboring countries, and the second with the United States and Europe.

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The Supreme Council for the referendum meets under the chairmanship of Barzani

By Roudao 3 hours ago

At the meeting, which was held in 06.07.2017 it decided to form a higher council for a referendum at the meeting, which was held in 06.07.2017 decided to form a Supreme Council for the Referendum

Roudao - Erbil  

meets the Supreme Council for the referendum , which has recently formed a follow - up to the steps necessary to make a referendum of the Kurdistan Region, and includes representatives from most political parties in the region, on Saturday, July 8, 2017, under the chairmanship of the President of the Kurdistan Region, Massoud Barzani. 

The representative of the Kurdistan Communist Party , the Supreme Council for the referendum, Abu Karwan, network Roudao media that " the main focus of the meeting is to discuss preparations for the referendum," he said , adding: " We must resolve the issue of the formation of a committee to visit Baghdad and countries in today 's meeting." 

Despite the claims of all parties during the meeting , which was held in 07/06/2017 appointed Mmthleean in the Council, but both of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Movement for Change and the Islamic Group do not, and on this matter the Kurdistan Communist Party representative in the Supreme Council for the referendum confirmed that " that does not seem to change the movement of the Islamic Community shall participate in the Council. " 

According to the majority of the political parties agreement in the Kurdistan Region, as the date for the referendum it was identified 25 next September and the form of a Supreme Council for that purpose, but those three parties did not appoint representatives of the Council, amid information that the change called the National Union not to appoint a representative before the activation of the Kurdistan Parliament .

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The Supreme Council for the referendum in Kurdistan announces the completion of the necessary preparations and the coverage of the disputed

 

 

The Supreme Council for the referendum in Kurdistan announces the completion of the necessary preparations and the coverage of the disputed

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The High Council for the referendum in Kurdistan Province held a meeting on Saturday under the supervision of President Massoud Barzani and with the participation of representatives of the political parties and other nationalities and religions in the region.

 

A statement issued by the Council after the meeting confirmed the commitment to hold the referendum on time on 25 September next month, which will also include the Kurdish region beyond the territory's administrative boundaries, also emphasizing the solution of the problems faced by the political process in the territory and the improvement of the living reality of the people.

 

In a practical way to prepare for and in all areas of the referendum, the structure of the work of the Supreme Council for the referendum and its subcommittees was determined, the statement said.

 

The Kurdistan Regional Government, in cooperation with the High Commission for Elections and referendums in the Territory and the relevant authorities, has completed the necessary requirements for the referendum, the statement said.

 

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member of the Supreme Council for the referendum: not to activate the Kurdistan Parliament will not affect giving a

 

 

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Twilight News / reduced member of the Supreme Council for the Referendum in Kurdistan Region leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, on Saturday, the impact of the failure to activate the region's parliament to hold a referendum for self-determination right of independence from Iraq.

He said Zebari told reporters after a meeting of the Council today, that we made appropriate proposals to the MDC and other parties to activate the work of the Parliament of Kurdistan and the return of President Yusuf Mohammed, but through an agreement between all parties, indicating that the activation of all institutions in the region will enhance the status of the referendum.

He added that he is not related to the Parliament of the Kurdistan Region to conduct the referendum does not need to be issued by law for the fact that the matter related to the executive side, but he also said that the parliament's backing for a referendum is important.

The Supreme Council for the Referendum in Kurdistan Region earlier in the day meeting under the supervision of regional president Massoud Barzani and with the participation of representatives of political parties, as well as other nationalities and religions in the region.

A statement issued by the Council after the meeting on the commitment to hold the referendum on schedule on 25 of the month of September, which will also include Kurdish areas outside the administrative boundaries of the territory, also stressing on finding a solution to the problems faced by the political process in the region, and to improve the living conditions of the people.

The statement added that induce the pace in practice to prepare in all areas of the referendum was the work of the structure of the Supreme Council for the referendum, and its subsidiary identification.

The statement continued that the government of the Kurdistan Region and all have the capacity and cooperation with the Electoral Commission and the referendum in the region and the relevant authorities completed the necessary requirements for the referendum.

 

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First Published: 2017-07-08

Iraq awaiting a political victory after defeats in Mosul

Iraq's unity against the Islamic state began to crumble: Kurdistan on the path of separation, Iran's ambitions through the popular crowd and the absence of any plan for the rule of Mosul.

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Victory, which looks like a defeat Erbil - after heavy fighting lasted about nine months, began the restoration of the city of Mosul from the organization of the Islamic state nearing the end of time amid the ruins of the old quarter of the city campaign, but the conflict over the future of Iraq is still far from the end. Besides Mosul and across the border in Syria, raging battle to expel the organization of the Islamic State of tenderness, the second stronghold of the Caliphate State declared by the organization. The fighting will move then to Deir al-Zour, the last stronghold of a large organization in urban areas. But the fall of Mosul also reveals ethnic and sectarian divisions that have plagued Iraq for more than a decade. Vanasr involves the risk of provoking new violence between Arabs and Kurds because of the disputed territories or between Sunnis and Shiites over control of power, which are intensified with the presence of external forces painted the future of Iraq since the invasion of the US-led invasion in 2003 toppled the Sunni minority led by Saddam Hussein and make the Iranian-backed Shiite majority to power up. For Iraq, which surprised him the organization of the Islamic state attack on Mosul in 2014 and the collapse of his army, this victory may turn eventually to the problem at least in the magnitude of the defeat. The collapsed federal model which was drafted under the US-British occupation and on the basis of an agreement to share power between Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds, and Iraq witnessed the massacres of ethnic sectarian violence fueled by al Qaeda, which was on the scene before the organization of the Islamic state. Over three years, since the advent of the organization of the Islamic State fighters across the border from Syria, where he regrouped during the chaos of rebellion against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, the organization serves as a point of assembly, which unites an Iraq divided. But now, with the face of a military defeat of the organization, the unit that was gathering Iraq began to collapse. Do not plan for after the battle One challenge is the future of Mosul itself, a city suffered a brutal rule during the control of the organization of the Islamic state and the latest Odmaha powered attack from the United States with thousands of deaths and the displacement of about one million people. Western and Iraqi Kurdish officials said they were surprised to ignore the Iraqi authorities say the preparation of a plan for governance and security in the post-battle. They said that the Kurdish region and the Baghdad government and the forces of the military coalition led by the United States formed a committee at a high level to help Mosul leaders to rebuild the city, but they have never met. Said Hoshyar Zebari, a well-respected figure internationally and served by the positions of the Ministers of Finance and Foreign Affairs, "Prime Minister (Haider) Abadi been slowing down. Every time raise this issue with him say: let's wait until the end of military operations." "The entire city corruptible. Look at the extent of the contribution of the government, as if the matter was not interested." It came the first indication of the potential for conflict in the future when Massoud Barzani, president of Iraq's Kurdistan region, which enjoys self-rule for a referendum on September 25 / September to establish an independent state declared. Among other vows Shi'ite factions backed by a campaign of Iran gathered under the banner of the popular crowd that the government managed to spread along the Kurdish areas and progress towards the Syrian border, driven by the desire of Iran to join Iraq and Syria and establish a corridor from Tehran to Beirut. Said Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei last week, "Today by rapid resistance from Tehran starts up to Mosul, Damascus and Beirut." Jihadists All of this comes against the backdrop of simmering rivalry between the regional powers Iran and Turkey, and above all the decline of American influence and Iran's attempts to strengthen its control tireless efforts in Iraq. Although US President Donald Trump's management does not consider to Syria and Iraq only in the framework of the military campaign to destroy the organization of the Islamic state, the local jihadists simply Simetzjon populations have gathered again to start a new insurgency. Agree largely Sunni and Kurdish leaders in Mosul and its environs with this prognosis pessimistic after ruling over concern Abadi refused to even discuss the future of the rule of Mosul and doubt that Iran would move things. And extends the disputed territory along the strip of land inhabited by an ethnic mixture and separates the Kurdish region in northern Iraq for part of the mainly Arab majority in the south, which is more like a field of mines more than a place that combines different races, at the time of starting the hopes of the Kurds and Sunni Arabs dissipate in Shiite rule in Baghdad. The Liberation of Iraq, which was the governor of Nineveh when the Islamic state took control of Mosul, the provincial capital in 2014, "we came back the place what we were. Want to keep these liberated areas where lax is not a security or political systems." "Until now there is no plan in Mosul and Baghdad did not open up room for dialogue on the future of Mosul." He went on saying, "There are two wings in Shiite wrestling and all has wing visions. A wing extremist Shiite leaders and they want to impose victor conditions on Mosul and all the liberated areas in Iraq, and there is a moderate wing who realize that this is not possible and lead to the emergence of extremism in Iraq. And I estimate that Iran It supports both parties. " It is a moderate wing of al-Abadi. He added Nujaifi, a Sunni now assume the leadership of an armed force trained by Turkey, he left his post as governor but he did not leave politics. "The Sunni leaders suffer from the problem of significant weakness because all of the powerful Sunni leaders are marginalized and excluded from the prosecution or arena." Year .. Where? Sparked talk of Kurdish secession discussions on whether the Sunni Arabs must create a separate state although most officials say that this is impractical because the Sunni territory lacks the oil base owned by Shiites and Kurds and that the organization of the Islamic state experience will continue to be a ghost haunts any a new entity in addition to the Sunnis largely Mnglglun in various aspects of Iraq. Some Sunni leaders and Kurds believe that one of the solutions is to make Mosul, an autonomous region of Kurdistan, such as smaller units with self-rule in order to adapt to the large number of minorities, which say that the Constitution allows it. Zebari said: "Before, the Sunnis feel very sensitive to believe that (the transfer of power to smaller units) would lead to the separation and division of Iraq, but they are now starting to accept that." The Sunnis are not the only party that rejects the Baghdad government, which is dominated by Shiites. The Kurdish region in the north has called for a referendum to move from autonomy to an independent state. Barzani said that the timing of independence after the referendum "is flexible, but it is not infinite." However, there is growing concern that the real purpose of the referendum is not an immediate separation, but strengthen the demands of the Kurds over disputed territories such as the oil-rich region and the city of Kirkuk, which is being considered the future of more than a decade. 'We have lost hope and confidence' Zebari, a senior official in the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Barzani, who is making efforts in Baghdad since more than ten years for the success of power-sharing, it was time for independence. "We have lost hope and confidence in the new Iraq, which we have built. The government failed us in every item and every constitutional provision for the establishment of a new country equal citizenship, without discrimination, and in partnership. All of these dreams have evaporated." The problem is that senior Iranian officials did not leave room for doubt that their top priority, of establishing a corridor of Shiite forces across the north takes discipline, which recruits Shiites, outweigh anything else. He added, "They are standing on our heads the Kurdish front line from Sinjar to Khanaqin along." "We adapt to the situation so far and be patient and we coordinate to prevent skirmishes or sudden things, but this is growing."

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Abadi Office: Kurdish official delegation to visit Baghdad soon, and this is the work of the upcoming meetings

 

 

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Baghdad today - Baghdad

Saad al-Hadithi spokesman for the prime minister revealed that there is a planned visit by a Kurdish official delegation to Baghdad, pointing out that the agenda of bilateral meetings will include several important files.

The transfer site Rudaw news talk as saying "there were phone calls to resolve points of contention relationship between the federal and provincial government and overcome the problems of adoption and based on the Constitution of dialogue mechanisms, was stressed the importance of a delegation from the region visited Baghdad to meet with the federal government, it is expected that there would be a visit in recently, it was agreed upon in principle but the final time has not yet been determined. "

He stressed that "we welcome any delegation to come to Baghdad and are keen on dialogue as the best means to resolve differences and to move away from unilateral positions, and emphasize that it can through dialogue to reach common points between the two sides."

On the agenda, visit the Kurdistan Region delegation to Baghdad, Sabri said it was "looking at all the existing problems, including the disputed oil wealth areas and the mechanism of investment by the federal government and the territorial Government and the authority given to each party and the budget of the Peshmerga and the issues relating to border crossings and mechanisms of cooperation in this regard."

 

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Abadi, a spokesman for Roudao: if the goal of the referendum is not what separation calling for the vote?

By Shunem Abdullah Khoshnaw 3 hours ago

Saad Sabri

Roudao - Erbil 

new Saad Sabri, a spokesman for the Iraqi prime minister, Haider al - Abadi, on Sunday, rejected the Iraqi government for the independence of the Kurdistan Region, wondering: "If the goal of the referendum is not what separation calling for the vote?". 

Said Sabri in an exhibition hosted by the "day event" on the screen Roudao TV program, " The Constitution , which was written by all parties, including the Kurdistan Alliance guarantor of the unity of the country as a federal state and does not include the right of any component in the separation," adding that " the Constitution is a based reference and it must be respected by Iraqis voted , which regulates the political paths of action in Iraq and gave wide powers to the regions. "

He said Sabri: "there were phone calls to resolve points of contention relationship between the federal government and the region and overcome the problems of the adoption of mechanisms for dialogue and build on the Constitution, was emphasized the importance of a delegation from the region visited Baghdad to meet with the federal government, it is expected that there would be a visit soon, was It agreed upon in principle , but the final time has not yet been determined. " 

He stressed that "we welcome any delegation to come to Baghdad and are keen on dialogue as the best means to resolve differences and to move away from unilateral positions, and emphasize that it can through dialogue to reach common points between the two sides." 

He explained Tan This is what was agreed upon when a delegation headed by Barzani visited Baghdad and visited Abadi , then the region, was emphasized and there is an urgent need for the continuation of the dialogue and conduct extensive consultations and regular exchanges of visits, because it can not resolve the problems and each party sits in his place away from the other must meet this what we seek, and we have a serious will to reach solutions including the Constitution is based and preserves the principle of national consensus. " 

on the agenda , visit the Kurdistan region delegation Alai Baghdad, Sabri said it was " looking at all the existing problems, including the disputed oil wealth areas and the mechanism of investment by the government Federal Twill Meh region and the authority given to each party and the Peshmerga and his balance issues related to border crossings and mechanisms of cooperation in this regard. "

 

He explained that "most of the articles of the Constitution did not apply because activated requires the issuance of special laws, but that is no justification for the separation and we seek to apply through consultation and not through the imposition of decisions, and this is required by the principle of national consensus satisfaction of all parties and advocated by the Kurds in the foundation , " noting that " The federal government is responsible for the country 's unity." 

He went on to say: " I do not deny the existence of wrong policies by the previous governments, which had the results appearance Daesh but Iraq after three years was able to restore Mosul, thanks to the unity of Iraqis and all the military units of the Peshmerga and the Iraqi army and popular crowd who showed handedness is unprecedented , " noting that " the people of the liberated cities welcomed the fighting forces and confidence began to return after a gap in the previous stages, sectarian and practices less unity and we started to walk in the right direction and this is very important." 

And about the threats launched by the popular crowd, he said: "We look forward to a national policy and are moving in this direction at a steady pace, The decisions of the Iraqi government is applicable not to encroach upon any component as provided by the Constitution , " pointing out that: "The reactions are expressed Qailleha and not the government that you want to overcome all existing problems and involve all components in the government , we have to learn from past experiences and that we deal with the future. " 

Sabri said that the "popular crowd is part of the security system and is subject to the command of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and works in coordination framework and integrated with the rest of Alsnov." 

And on cutting the share of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq 's budget, he said that it was " the result of non - oil export for the benefit of the Iraqi government according to the agreement reached the end of 2014 to compel the Kurdistan Regional Government to export 550 thousand barrels per day from the oil region and the province of Kirkuk, and in return send Baghdad , 17% of the budget including salaries, but applied for six months the agreement partially and later abandoned Arbil from its obligations , "adding that" if Erbil re - oil export of the Federal Government , it will be sent to the territory of the 17% of the actual budget. " 

On the Iraqi government 's stance on the referendum , he said: " I do not answer hypothetical questions, and we have to declare our position that secession is contrary to the Constitution and that any unilateral decision is unacceptable for us and we do not anticipate events , " and wondered: "If not a referendum for secession , what is calling for the vote" . 

He went on to say: "We are not insisting on preventing the referendum but rejecting him , " stressing that "we seek to resolve problems through dialogue and brotherhood can Iraqis to reach compromise solutions that meet everyone 's interest."

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Washington declares its readiness to solve problems between Baghdad and Erbil

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Washington declares its readiness to solve problems between Baghdad and Erbil

 

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Brett Macgork US President of the International Alliance announced special envoy to fight al Daesh Washington's readiness to contribute to solving the outstanding problems between Baghdad and Erbil.

This came in a statement to the Government of the Kurdistan region after meeting the Prime Minister of the region Nechirvan Barzani , the US envoy and in which the political and military situation in the region in search. 
The statement quoted the US envoy , praising the Peshmerga forces in the face of terrorists Daesh, cooperation and coordination between the Peshmerga and the Iraqi army forces in the liberation war of Mosul , hoping to establish a serious dialogue between Arbil and Baghdad to solve problems.

On the Kurdistan referendum pointed Macgork to the presence of many of the observations on this issue in light of the current situation in the relationship between the two sides and his country's readiness to contribute to this.

Barzani said that the self-determination of the people of Kurdistan is a legitimate right and normal, especially after the sacrifices made by the people as well as the absence of any possibility of a partnership with Baghdad due to disavow the Iraqi government on the implementation of the Constitution.

He added that, however, to resolve differences with Baghdad requires a lot of discussions and meetings, demanding to be the United States and the coalition's role in the success of these talks.

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Calls to activate the Parliament of the region before the referendum

7/10/2017 1:40     BAGHDAD / morning     Both the Change Movement and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, the need to activate the Kurdistan region 's parliament before holding the referendum in the region, stressing the importance of standardizing positions on national issues. A joint statement after the leaders of the Movement for Change and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan meeting: " The two sides agreed on the need to activate the Kurdistan parliament before the referendum , " asserting that " the referendum on independence must include the Kurdistan region and Kurdish areas located outside the administration of the territory."  The statement stressed "the unity and position on national issues , " noting that " the two sides agreed to form a coalition in the Iraqi parliament and the Kurdistan and provincial councils." For his part, he said a member of the referendum commission Sheikh Shamu said in a statement: " The committee supervising the process of holding the referendum held its meeting under the supervision of the President of the Kurdistan region , Massoud Barzani , " noting that " the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the decision to hold the referendum on schedule on 25 September 2017". The head of the Kurdish areas outside the territory management Nasreddin Cindy, warned earlier that "failure to address the internal situation in the Kurdistan region will negatively affect the rate of participation of citizens in the referendum process , " pointing out that "there are several countries working for abortion the question of the referendum and create problems between Kurdish political parties. "

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Barzani from within the European Parliament ... either independence or a fierce war

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Barzani from within the European Parliament ... either independence or a fierce war

 

11-07-2017 08:59 PM

 

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Massoud Barzani said that the Peshmerga forces made great sacrifices in the war with Daesh indicating the martyrdom 1745 element of them and wounding 10 063 wounded during the battles waged by those forces with the terrorist organization.

And between Barzani during a speech at the EU Parliament has not left us any hope to remain within the framework of Iraq, and we want to live like the rest of the peoples of the region. Adding that we ask our allies so that did not support the referendum not Iedona because we can not announce independence Vstendla heavy war in the region.

During an interview with Barzani within the European Parliament she pointed out that Mosul completely empty elements Daesh but between Barzani that he does not hang any hopes on Mosul because he sees a fierce war would erupt in the region.

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Maliki is free, WHY?  Jail?   Maybe rope tensile strength tester.

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UNAMI: Nasr Mosul, a chance to return a strong and unified Iraq

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Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubis student, on Tuesday, Baghdad and the Kurdistan government need to apply Article 140 of the Constitution of the disputed areas, while calling on the parties to the understanding referendum on the region. 
He said Kubis, in a cable of congratulations on the occasion of Liberation of Mosul received (range) a copy, "This victory provides an excellent opportunity for Iraq to promote a strong and united again , " stressing that "despite the crush Daesh in Mosul, the war against terrorism is not over yet, and that before Iraq more work to achieve the full recovery of lasting peace and the establishment. " 
He said the UN official has "reveals moral bankruptcy and their collapse clearly in their destruction barbaric mosque and minaret Nouri distinctive humpback , where they announced in 2014 for their project takfiri fake the so - called succession." 
He continued Kubiš "Taking share Iraqis delight in this victory, we remember the victims who were killed and those who have been subjected to the most suffering from terrorism Daesh, and applaud the continuing efforts of the security forces in the liberated areas purge remaining pockets of terrorist sleeper cells possible." 
Head of UNAMI stressed that " the victory on the battlefield was the culmination of a series of heroic deeds, as Iraqis took the lead role in fighting for the liberation of their country 's concerted world support system" rel="">support." 
He called UN envoy on Iraqis to "look towards the future with optimism is unwavering and engage in a meaningful dialogue in a spirit of partnership to resolve differences that impede progress, and the fight against corruption , which saps the country 's money, repair and re - energize the economy to put the country on the road to further work and prosperity opportunities." 
Kubiš Baghdad and the Kurdistan region and urged " to take advantage of the ideal military cooperation in the fight against Daesh, and to initiate action now to resolve outstanding issues, especially the issue of the referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan, and the implementation of Article 140 of the Constitution in respect of borders and disputed areas, in particular , the status of Kirkuk, through dialogue and genuine partnership. "

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After Barzani's remarks .. Abadi confirms Trump refused to waive any point on the sovereignty of Iraq and its wealth [expanded]

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Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump , who congratulated the outstanding triumphs of the liberation of the Iraqi forces the city of Mosul.

The Trump said in a statement to the Office of the Prime Minister received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it , "his respect and appreciation for the courage and leadership of Iraqi fighters , pointing out that the great victories of the battle stories reverberate now in the cities of the world." 
For his part , expressed Abadi for "international appreciation for the support provided to Iraq in the face of terrorism Daesh and stressed the importance of rallying all the factors to accelerate to complete the rest of the liberation of the Iraqi territories and an end to the presence of gangs Daesh terrorist." 
The prime minister pointed out that " the Iraqis have made great sacrifices to liberate their country from the grip of terrorism , and they are self - governing and will not allow any party to exceed their sovereignty and their country and their wealth." 
He said Abadi , "that despite the destructive war and control Daesh on Iraqi territory and destroyed vast areas but Iraq continued to restore stability to the liberated areas and re - displaced people and carry out necessary for the advancement of our country economic reforms and wealth management for the last period for the benefit of the Iraqi people despite the control Daesh and the challenges of the perpetuation of the war effort ". 
The President of the Kurdistan region , Massoud Barzani, said on Tuesday that the provincial authorities seek to discuss with Baghdad on the border, water and resources after independence referendum. " 
Barzani said in his speech before the European Parliament in Brussels," we got to fully convinced that we can only live as neighbors good with Iraq, since the 100 in Iraq and trying to be a democratic state, but without any significant results. "

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Kurdish independence vote causes concern among Iraqi leaders

 

 

The Iraqi government’s victory in liberating Mosul from the Islamic State has been tempered with fears that September’s vote by the Iraq’s Kurdish minority to form their own state could reignite sectarian conflicts among the country’s myriad ethnic groups. (Associated ... more >

 

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By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Even with U.S.-backed Iraqi forces driving the last Islamic State fighters from Mosul, a big new cloud looms over the country’s fragile stability if Iraqi Kurds go ahead with a planned referendum on independence from Baghdad, the top American commander in the country warned this week.

The September vote on whether the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) should secede from Iraq could reignite deep sectarian conflicts among the myriad ethnic groups populating northern Iraq’s Nineveh Province, Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend told reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday.

The Kurds have long sought an independent state, a goal fiercely opposed by all the states that currently house Kurdish minorities — Iraq, Syria, Iran and Turkey.

 

Iraqi Kurds, Arabs, ethnic Turkmen and Yazidis all flocked to the U.S.-backed coalition’s banner two years ago, forging an uneasy alliances in order to halt Islamic State after it seized Mosul and much of western Iraq in 2014. But with Mosul, once Iraq’s second-largest city, now in the hands of Iraqi forces, U.S. and coalition commanders are increasingly wary of any efforts that could shatter the post-Mosul political and military reconstruction, the three-star general said.

“The position of our government is that [the Kurdish referendum] is not helpful for the campaign — right now certainly. It’s not helpful in the coalition’s fight [or] the world’s fight against ISIS,” Gen. Townsend said during a teleconference from Baghdad.

“My own view is that this effort by the KRG to have this independence referendum, whether it’s the right thing to do or not, is not my position to judge. But I do think it’ll have some kind of impact and apply additional friction to the campaign,” said Gen. Townsend. “This is really hard, and we probably don’t need any members of the team here doing things to make it harder.”

 

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/12/kurdish-independence-vote-causes-concern-among-ira/

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Macgork: The United States is not a referendum with independence of Kurdistan

History of edits:: 2017/7/14 14:07 • 27 times readable

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US envoy to the International Alliance, Brett Macgork said that " the United States believes that the time for a referendum in the Kurdistan region is not suitable."

According Macgork in a press statement : "There is still south of the Kurdistan region and areas south of Kirkuk , where there are elements Daesh and it is appropriate to hold such a referendum now." 
And between, " The United States has made clear its position to the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq and Prime Minister, we believe that at this particular time that we are not with the referendum in the month of September, according to the Iraqi constitution must resolve these issues through dialogue and understanding." 
He added, "We've talked about this very clearly, continuous and conversations with other parties, and a delegation from the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, visited us and discussed, it is well known to all of you that the elements of Daesh are still present in some areas , such as Hawija and Tal Afar, and this will be battles not easy, especially in Hawija, the Iraqi army will participate with the Peshmerga forces to liberate them from the elements Daesh. " 
The Kurdish parties agreed on 7 June to hold a referendum next September 25 elections on 6 November. 
Iran, Turkey and the United States, Russia and the United Nations, Germany and Baghdad had earlier announced its refusal to hold a referendum Kurdistan independence "for threatening the unity of Iraq." 
The Prime Minister said Haider al - Abadi, on the referendum as "illegal and that the federal government will not be supported or funded by or participate in it , " noting that " the United Nations announced its position on this referendum and it will not participate without the consent of Baghdad , " pointing out that " the region declared himself that the referendum is not binding on independence, but to know the opinion of the Kurdish people. " 
The regional president Massoud Barzani earlier time, that the referendum decision "irrevocable" him "and will prevent the occurrence of disasters in the region." 
Barzani also said during his visit this week at the head of a senior Kurdish delegation to Brussels to get European support for the independence of the "territorial authorities seek to discuss with Baghdad on the border, water and resources after independence referendum." 
He stressed , "We got to fully convinced that we can only live as good neighbors with Iraq, 100 years ago and Iraq is trying to be a democratic state, but without any significant results."

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Kurdish independence vote causes concern among Iraqi leaders

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The Iraqi government’s victory in liberating Mosul from the Islamic State has been tempered with fears that September’s vote by the Iraq’s Kurdish minority to form their own state could reignite sectarian conflicts among the country’s myriad ethnic groups. (Associated ... more >

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By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Even with U.S.-backed Iraqi forces driving the last Islamic State fighters from Mosul, a big new cloud looms over the country’s fragile stability if Iraqi Kurds go ahead with a planned referendum on independence from Baghdad, the top American commander in the country warned this week.

The September vote on whether the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) should secede from Iraq could reignite deep sectarian conflicts among the myriad ethnic groups populating northern Iraq’s Nineveh Province, Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend told reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday.

The Kurds have long sought an independent state, a goal fiercely opposed by all the states that currently house Kurdish minorities — Iraq, Syria, Iran and Turkey.

 

Iraqi Kurds, Arabs, ethnic Turkmen and Yazidis all flocked to the U.S.-backed coalition’s banner two years ago, forging an uneasy alliances in order to halt Islamic State after it seized Mosul and much of western Iraq in 2014. But with Mosul, once Iraq’s second-largest city, now in the hands of Iraqi forces, U.S. and coalition commanders are increasingly wary of any efforts that could shatter the post-Mosul political and military reconstruction, the three-star general said.

“The position of our government is that [the Kurdish referendum] is not helpful for the campaign — right now certainly. It’s not helpful in the coalition’s fight [or] the world’s fight against ISIS,” Gen. Townsend said during a teleconference from Baghdad.

“My own view is that this effort by the KRG to have this independence referendum, whether it’s the right thing to do or not, is not my position to judge. But I do think it’ll have some kind of impact and apply additional friction to the campaign,” said Gen. Townsend. “This is really hard, and we probably don’t need any members of the team here doing things to make it harder.”

 

That argument has been echoed by a number of American military leaders and diplomats who have voiced their opposition to the independence referendum vote since lawmakers in Irbil approved the plan last month.

But Iraqi Kurdish leaders, and their representatives in Washington, argue that Erbil’s massive contribution to the Islamic State fight in Iraq has earned the semi-autonomous Iraqi region the political and moral leverage to push for independence. They say that of the many Kurdish, Christian and Turkmen-led political parties that weighed in on the referendum question, only a few minor parties have refused to participate in the upcoming vote.

“The holding of a referendum is the democratic right of the people of Kurdistan and will enable us, for the first time, to determine our future,” the KRG’s de facto representative in Washington said in a statement. “The outcome of the referendum will lead to negotiations with Baghdad, and we ask our friends in the United States to encourage that dialogue so that the settlement is a win-win for both sides.”

KRG officials in Washington dismissed concerns the vote would disrupt U.S. or Iraqi-led efforts to complete the defeat of Islamic State in the country, saying the terror group poses as much a threat to Irbil as it does to Baghdad.

But critics continue to claim the move is a thinly veiled power grab by KRG President Masoud Barzani, who they argue is attempting to expand Kurdistan’s territorial borders beyond what is outlined in the Iraqi constitution.

A successful referendum vote and subsequent independence bid could bring the oil-rich city of Kirkuk and other key territory under Erbil’s control.

In a speech to the European Parliament in Brussels, Mr. Barzani showed no signs of seeking a compromise in light of the Pentagon’s concerns, saying delaying an independence vote would be more destabilizing than letting the referendum proceed.

“We have been frustrated at the nature of our [current] relations with Baghdad, [and] if we continue the same relationship, that would definitely lead to a bloody war, or we have to find a different formula and a different relationship with Baghdad,” Mr. Barzani said. “Since we have failed to become two good partners, we have to choose to become two good neighbors.”

U.S. military worries as Iraqi Kurds press for a fall independence vote

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But what if the vote is NO? What will Barzani going to do then?

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I think, better Kurdish do it. At least it will put pressure to Baghdad implement article 140 and hcL real quick. Maybe. The real problem right now that Baghdad don't want to implement ANY agreement that they agreed in the first place. Now, even UN pushed Iraq to implement article 140 but they don't want to implement it. That's real problem not only for Kurdish but to all Iraqi citizens led to rise of ISIS in the first place. Will someone knock Iraqi politicians head up? Maybe then they do something about it. Just maybe.