Israeli hints bombarded the port of Beirut and Iraq

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Music to our ears!!  Yeah Yota 

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Video is better then any Guru...

[Butifldrm]

Low population growth rate in Iraq

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05/07/2018

A spokesman for the Ministry of Planning Abdul-Zahra al-Hindawi, on Thursday, the decline in the rate of population growth in the country, while expected to reach the number of sighs of Iraqis to 38 million people by the end of this year.

"The percentage of population growth in Iraq fell to 2.6 percent from 3 percent a year ago," Hindawi said in a statement. "The reasons for the decline are that families started to reduce births and only a few children in the family One in order to reduce the material burden. "

"The population of Iraq is increasing at an annual rate of 850,000 to 1 million," Hindawi said, adding that the population will reach 38 million by the end of the year and 50 million by 2030.

HA

http://aletejahtv.com/archives/238744

[jeepguy]

O.k.lets see , not much work , in the interior of Iraq , the Dinar is worthless ... Kuwait --- jobs , the Kuwait dinar worth something , ---- Saudi Arabia --- plenty of work , money is good !  ( Seems to be a theme working here  ). Dinar 1 to 1  population explosion 

[Butifldrm]

The United Nations: About 8 million employees in Iraq

Journal July 5, 2018

 

Baghdad - Journal News

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) expects Iraq's population to reach 50 million by 2030, while the number of employees in Iraq has been revealed.

According to a statement of the UN program, it is expected that the population of Iraq in 2030 to about 50 million people, likely to be 59% of them under the age of 19 years.

According to UN statistics and analysis, 71 percent of Iraq's population, including residents of the Kurdistan region, live in cities and the rest are in villages.

The statement pointed out that the unemployment rate in Iraq is 12% in all regions, and the current population of Iraq is 39 million people, while the number of employees 7.9 million people.

http://www.aljournal.com/الامم-المتحدةنحو-8-ملايين-موظف-في-العرا/

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On 6/14/2018 at 8:50 PM, yota691 said:

UN Security Council extends UNAMI mandate for 10 months

Source: Xinhua| 2018-06-15 02:13:15|Editor: Mu Xuequan

 

 

 

 

UNITED NATIONS, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, or UNAMI, for another 10 months.

Under Resolution 2421, the mandate of the political mission, which expires on July 31, is renewed until May 31, 2019.

Established in 2003 by UNSC Resolution 1500 at the request of the Iraqi government, UNAMI is entrusted with the mandate to advise and assist the Iraqi government on a number of issues.

This includes advancing inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation, assisting in the electoral process and in the planning for a national census, facilitating regional dialogue between Iraq and its neighbours, and promoting the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reforms.

Thursday's text has incorporated a number of new elements. Advancing inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation has been made top priority.

Also, new text has been added to note UNAMI' s responsibility to support system" rel="">support an investigative team to collect, store and preserve evidence in Iraq of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed by ISIS.

The role of UNAMI has been expanded before, by the adoption of Resolution 1770 in 2007.

They need all the help they can get. 

[yota691]

UNAMI praises Iraq's victory over terrorism

08/7/2018 12:00 am  Kut / Hassan Shahid Al-Azzawi The Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance praised the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)  (UNAMI) won the great victories achieved by the Iraqis, and the defeat of terrorism on behalf of the world.  "The United Nations and the world are looking with pride at the achievements of the Iraqi forces in a major victory over al-Daheshi terrorism, by fighting on behalf of the world for the worst gang known to humanity," said Alice Walpole during a meeting with Wasit governor Mahmoud Abd al-Rida Talal in his office in Kut. On the face of the earth". "Iraq has become a strong military and economic country, as well as its regional role in the region, as well as the unity of its people who have declared their rejection of terrorism," she said. "The United Nations is willing to provide logistical support and consolidate its democratic approach. And distinct among the components of Iraqi society ».

[ChuckFinley]

Thanks Yota, with a little help from their friends. 

[Reez]

Regarding the Mr. Jan Kubis interview that yota had shared,..

UN ready and willing to help resolve Kirkuk dispute: Jan Kubis

Check out this next article too i think its related prior to solving the issue of that long disputed Article 140 implementation & how it is neccessary to have it back to serve the constitution,especially in regards of oil sharing 'thing'😆prior 'very important for the post-election period,” added Kubis. '

 

Kurdistan turns to UN to solve decades-long Kirkuk dispute

By Majeed Gly 11/6/2018

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Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq Jan Kubis meets with interim Kirkuk Governor Rakan Saeed al-Jabouri in Kirkuk on May 7, 2018. Photo: Marwan Ibrahim | AFP

 

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Kurdistan Regional Government is lobbying the United Nations to play a greater role in solving the issue of Kirkuk and the disputed territories. 

“The UNAMI [United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq] can specifically play a crucial role in the implementation of Article 140 of the Iraqi constitution, which sets the constitutional framework for determining the fate of the disputed territories including Kirkuk,” reads a formal letter from the KRG to members of the UN Security Council, obtained exclusively by Rudaw.

The letter comes ahead of a vote by the UN Security Council to renew the mandate of the UN’s political mission in Iraq. The vote is expected to be held by early July 2018. 

“Look, the mandates are given to us by the Security Council. The role of the UN in Iraq is to assist the Iraqi people in resolving a number of external, but also, obviously, internal issues, including the boundary issue, and we’ll continue to be working on that,” said Stephan Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary General, responding to a Rudaw question. 

His remarks come a week after the UN’s top official in Iraqi told Rudaw the UN mission in Iraq is “very well positioned” to start solving the issue of Kirkuk. 

“We as the mission are already taking preparatory steps. We are talking to difference parties in Kirkuk,” Jan Kubis, the UN Secretary General Envoy to Iraq, told Rudaw in New York. 

“Yes I’m aware of the letter of the authorities of the Kurdistan Region to the members of the Security Council requesting this. It’s for the Security Council in consultation with the government in Baghdad to accept this and give us the mandate, but once again my encouragement and my line is this is very important for the post-election period,” added Kubis. 

 

Link: http://www.rudaw.net/mobile/english/kurdistan/100620185

 

As always

May the Rv be with us

Regardless of when

But my spidey sense is tinggling expecting soon,our 💪😎soon

Let's roll Iraq & Cbi via IMF Article VIII

Keep the faith😉✌

Edited July 9, 2018 by Reez

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Erbil Governorate have launched eight infrastructure projects to improve services that are fundamental to daily life, such as electricity, water, roads, and sewerage, for over 284,000 people across the Governorate of Erbil.

With the continuous support from the Government of Germany, UNDP’s Iraq Crisis Response and Resilience Programme (ICRRP) and the Erbil Joint Crisis Coordination Centre (E-JCC) will construct or upgrade six critical infrastructure projects, namely constructing roads, improving lighting, repairing the water network, and upgrading the electricity grid. This initiative directly supports residents of Sarbasty, Farmanbaran, Baharka, Naly, Shamamik, and Krechyan quarters of Erbil Governorate.

With continuous funding from the Government of Japan, ICRRP and the E-JCC are supporting two projects benefiting over 210,000 host community members and displaced people. The supply and installation of 40 transformers, already completed, has improved access to reliable electricity for people living in the targeted quarters of Erbil city and the districts of Soran, Koyia, Shaqlawa and Salah Al Din sub-district.

In addition, the supply and installation of a mobile substation for Ifraz Water Treatment Plant, which is the main water source in Erbil Governorate, is expected to increase the supply of water in Darashakran and Kawergosk sub-districts, as well as in Kawergosk refugee camp, Darashakran refugee camp and in the nearby villages.

At a ceremony marking the launch of the projects, the Governor of Erbil, H.E Mr. Nawzad Hadi, said:

“We highly appreciate the support from the Governments of Germany and Japan, and collaboration with UNDP, to improve the delivery of basic services and boost livelihood opportunities for displaced populations in Erbil. Today we are signing the agreements with UNDP to launch infrastructure projects with a total budget of up to US $3 million. These contributions are essential for coping with the current crisis and ongoing recession and will meet current community needs.”

The Consul and Head of the Consular Office of Japan in Erbil, Mr. Katsumi Moriyasu, said:

“Japan is very active in extending humanitarian and stabilization assistance to IDPs, refugees and host communities in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Its contributions in those areas so far reached US$460 million since 2012. As well, Japan is determined to stay as a close partner of Iraq and Kurdistan Region with respect to their reconstruction and socio-economic development.”

The Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Johannes Schneider, noted:

“Thanks to UNDP and the ICRRP the enormous challenges in the response to the Iraqi Crisis are being addressed in a timely and effective manner. The programme ensures that anybody in need, independent from his or her ethnic or religious background can benefit from the support. Germany is happy to have contributed to this program with a total amount of €59.5 million so far.”

Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Marta Ruedas, notes that:

“Supporting Iraq’s livelihoods and basic service delivery bolsters Iraq’s path to recovery from the recent conflict. UNDP is committed to working closely with the Erbil Governorate on these critical infrastructure projects that support both displaced populations and host communities”.

UNDP’s Iraq Crisis Response and Resilience Programme (ICRRP) promotes the recovery and resilience of communities vulnerable to multi-dimensional shocks associated with large-scale returns and protracted displacement of Iraqis and Syrian refugees.

This is achieved through a medium-term programming integrating crisis management capacity building, rehabilitating basic service infrastructure, livelihood recovery and social cohesion.

 

http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2018/07/10/undp-supports-basic-services-in-erbil/

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The UN Security Council will host the Minister of Water Resources on risk

 2018-07-10 16:12:52 

Al-Baghdadiya - Subcategories

The United Nations Security Council will host Minister of Resources Hassan al-Janabi tomorrow on the risks of climate change, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday. 
"The UN Security Council will host at its headquarters in New York on Wednesday the Minister of Water Resources, Hassan al-Janabi, for the purpose of briefing the risks of climate change to international peace and security," the ministry said in a brief statement.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that Iraq was struggling to rebuild war-damaged villages and cities after the elimination of ISIS.

“I have not forgotten Iraq,” Guterres said, calling for providing the security and stability needed to help two million Iraqis who are still displaced return to their homes. 

“The stability of Iraq, the democratic nature of Iraq, the non-sectarian nature of Iraq is, I think, a fundamental contribution for the whole region and for peace and security globally,” Guterres said.

 

He further urged all the international community to support Iraq in the process that is now taking place. 

 

http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/29392/Antonio-Guterres-calls-for-further-efforts-to-rebuild-Post-ISIS-Iraq

[yota691]

Stability of Iraq is vital to regional security: UN’s Guterres

By Rudaw 14 hours ago

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UNITED NATIONS, New York – “I have not forgotten Iraq,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.

With the end of major offensives against ISIS, Iraq is now struggling to rebuild war-damaged villages and cities and provide the security and stability needed to help the 2 million Iraqis still displaced return to their homes. 

“The stability of Iraq, the democratic nature of Iraq, the non-sectarian nature of Iraq is, I think, a fundamental contribution for the whole region and for peace and security globally,” said Guterres in answer to a question from Rudaw’s Majeed Gly.  

“I believe all the international community should be fully engaged in supporting Iraq in the process that is now taking place,” he added. 

He would like to see Iraq work its way through the drawn out election process after the disputed May 12 vote and emerge as a nation “with the full capacity to put their resources at the disposal of their own people.”

The World Food Programme estimates that as many as 8.7 million peopleacross Iraq will require some form of humanitarian assistance over the course of 2018 – mainly in Nineveh, Kirkuk, and Anbar provinces. 

In Nineveh’s largest city, Mosul, the extent of the devastation “cannot be underestimated,” according to Amin Awad, UNHCR’s director for the Middle East and North Africa. 

Iraq received pledges of $30 billion dollars for reconstruction in a donor conference in Kuwait earlier this year, falling far short of their $80-$100 billion target. 

 The Iraqi government has dedicated $540 million for reconstruction this year “to bring back stability and the voluntary return of IDPs to the liberated areas,” Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said at a NATO meeting in Brussels on Thursday. 

The funds will be given to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to administer according to a government plan, Abadi added, in perhaps an unstated acknowledgement of Iraq’s corruption problem. 

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The United Nations calls for the formation of a new, inclusive and pro-reform Iraqi government 

July 18, 2018 In: Iraq News , Top News No Comments Print E-mail
Nour News / Baghdad 
The United Nations on Tuesday expressed concern about the current situation in Iraq following a wave of protests in central and southern Iraq and called on political actors to ensure that the next administration gives priority to good governance, reforms and fighting corruption.

"In the wake of demonstrations about the lack of services and jobs and demands for better living conditions, we urge the government to do so fully, to respect and address the legitimate concerns of the people," UN Special Representative to Iraq Jan Kubic said in a statement received by Al-Nour News. We call upon political actors to ensure that the next administration gives priority to good governance, reforms and anti-corruption that will enable economic development, progress, job creation and the provision of vital public services. "

"We are deeply concerned about the violence and the acts of vandalism that accompanied some of the peaceful public protests to a large extent. We regret the loss of lives and numerous injuries along with demonstrators, security forces and the destruction of public and private property, including offices of government institutions and political parties as well as oil and infrastructure. the public".

"These developments, if they continue, will have a detrimental effect on security and economic conditions throughout the country," he said. 

"The people's inalienable right to freedom of expression, including participation in peaceful demonstrations without fear, intimidation or arbitrary detention in compliance with the law, unrestricted access to information, and the duty of the authorities to enable such legitimate demonstrations and to protect their participants, Maintaining law and order The security forces must exercise restraint and avoid the use of excessive disproportionate force. "

"The people of Iraq urgently need long-term sustainable stability, which can only be achieved by all actors who come together to find solutions to some of the persistent problems in the country," he warned, "to allow opportunists and opportunists to exploit legitimate demonstrations in another way for political purposes." Which has repeatedly prompted recent and previous protests following the general elections held on 12 May and after the early completion of the recount of suspicious and fraudulent votes and official testimony of the election results. "

"It is imperative that a new, inclusive and pro-reform national government be established quickly. Wealthy resources will put a country at his disposal and for the benefit of his people. This government will be able to meet the demands of the people and respond to their aspirations to enhance economic performance, create jobs, improve services, combat corruption and instill hope for a decent life. And decent for young people, and for all Iraqis. "

[Butifldrm]

the Special Representative of the Secretary - General of the United Nations arrives Najaf to meet with Sistani and Sadr

 

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 3 hours ago

 

 

UN special envoy to Iraq Jan Kubic arrived in the holy city of Najaf on Thursday morning.

Kubic arrived in Najaf through its international airport, where he was received by the Director of Protocol and Protocol Brigadier General Abdul Amir Al-Dhalimi.

It is hoped that Kubic will meet the supreme religious authority Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr.

 

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http://www.shafaaq.com/ar/Ar_NewsReader/ec602a62-2df4-4d9c-a113-382cedbb28fb

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Kubic arrives in Najaf to meet with Sistani and Sadr

10:35 - 19/07/2018

 

 

 

Najaf - Mawazine News 
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Jan Kubic, on Thursday, to the province of Najaf to meet the supreme religious authority, Ali al-Sistani and the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr. 
"The Special Representative, UN Secretary-General Jan Kubic, arrived this morning in the province of Najaf through its international airport," a reporter told Mawazin News. 
He is scheduled to meet Supreme Leader Ali al-Sistani and leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr

 

 

[yota691]

Kubic is looking with the file chest forming the government

Date of release: 2018/7/19 11:40 • 174 times read

[IN - Baghdad] 
The leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al - Sadr, the United Nations representative Jan Kubic in the province of Najaf. 
A source familiar with the agency of all Iraq [where] today that "Sadr discussed during his reception at his office in Al-Hananah area of Najaf, Thursday, Kubic file form the new government."

"The two sides also discussed the political situation at the Iraqi and regional levels," he said. 
The special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Jan Kubic arrived in Najaf this morning through its international airport and was received by the Director of Protocol and Protocol Brigadier General Abdul-Amir al-Dhalimi.

[yota691]

Mr. al-Sadr receives the Kubis and comment on the demands of the demonstrators

Date of release: 2018/7/19 14:18 • 105 times read

(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The leader of the Sadrist movement received Muqtada al-Sadr, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic.

A statement issued by his office, received the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it today, "Mr. Sadr discussed during his meeting with his office in Najaf, Al - Hananah, on Thursday, the general situation in the country and the subject of demonstrations in a number of Iraqi provinces. 
He added, "also discussed the issue of forming a government to accelerate the provision of necessary services for citizens and secure a free and decent life for them in various shades and affiliations." 
During the meeting, Moqtada al-Sadr stressed "the need to meet the legitimate demands of citizens to provide services and urged the United Nations to intensify its efforts to support Iraq and its stability." 
For his part, Kubic praised the national and humanitarian positions of Mr. Sadr, thanking him for his hospitality and welcome

[yota691]

Kubic to the chest: to expedite the end of the process of manual sorting and go to form a government

 

Kubic to the chest: to expedite the end of the process of manual sorting and go to form a government

 

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19-07-2018 03:23 PM 

 

The UN Special Representative to Iraq, Jan Kubic, called on Thursday to end the process of counting and sorting and go to the formation of a new Iraqi government. 

He said in a press conference today after meeting with the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, it is necessary to respond to the demands of the demonstrators by local and federal governments,  

calling for the need to 'expedite the resolution of the process of counting and sorting so that the winning blocs in the legislative elections, The government to consider the demands of the people ',  

on the other hand said the office of the chest in a statement,' the latter stressed the need to meet the legitimate demands of citizens in the provision of services, urging the United Nations to intensify its efforts to support Iraq and stability '

The statement added that 'the issue of forming a government has been discussed to accelerate the provision of necessary services to citizens and ensure a free and decent life for them in all their different backgrounds and affiliations'.

[yota691]

Kubic calls from Najaf to resolve the counting and manual sorting and chest stresses the demands of the demonstrators

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 one hour ago

The special representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic on Thursday to the need to end the process of counting and sorting by hand and go to form a new Iraqi government.

"Our advice to the central government and the local government is to listen to the needs of the people and to take immediate action, some of which can be taken quickly and respond to what the demonstrators demand," Kubic told a news conference after a meeting between Sadr leader Moqtada al-Sadr and religious leader Mohammad Yacoubi in Najaf.

"The government has taken a number of measures so that Prime Minister Abbadi held several meetings and his response to a number of other areas and we find that this is very important."

"We have to speed up the democratic process and end the counting and manual counting in the suspected funds and the announcement of the final results of the elections and the convening of parliament and the formation of a new government and to put the needs of people on the priority and carry out the reforms required by the people demanded by the elections and today demanded by Demonstrations ".

For his part, said the Information Office of the Sadr in a statement that was during the meeting, which brought together the two sides to discuss the general situation in the country and the subject of demonstrations in a number of Iraqi provinces.

The statement stressed that Sadr stressed the need to meet the legitimate demands of citizens in the provision of services and urged the United Nations to intensify its efforts to support Iraq and stability.

The statement said that "the issue of forming a government was discussed to accelerate the provision of necessary services for citizens."

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[yota691]

Sadr calls for suspending all political dialogues until the demands of the demonstrators are met

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Called the leader of the Sadrist movement Moqtada al-Sadr, the political blocs to suspend all political dialogues, until the demands of the demonstrators. 

"The winning political blocs in the current elections suspend all political dialogues for alliances and others until the completion of meeting the demands of the true demonstrators and even the formation of a serious working cell with the government and in coordination with the demonstrators for their implementation," Sadr said in a tweet on his account on Twitter on Thursday. "He said.

 

[yota691]

Details of Sadr's meeting with Kubic in Najaf

19-07-2018 03:52 PM

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The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, received on Thursday the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic.

 
A statement of his office received 'Baghdad News' a copy of it, that Sadr looked during his meeting with his office in Najaf Al-Ashraf - Hanana, the general situation in the country and the subject of demonstrations in a number of Iraqi provinces.

 
The statement added that the issue of forming a government has been discussed to accelerate the provision of necessary services to citizens and ensure a free and decent life for them in all their different backgrounds and affiliations.

Muqtada al-Sadr stressed during the meeting the need to meet the legitimate demands of citizens in the provision of services, urging the United Nations to intensify its efforts to support Iraq and stability.

For his part, Kubic praised the national and humanitarian positions of Sadr, thanking him for his warm hospitality and welcome.

 

 

 

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26 minutes ago, yota691 said:

Kubic calls from Najaf to resolve the counting and manual sorting and chest stresses the demands of the demonstrators

 Twilight News    
 one hour ago

The special representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic on Thursday to the need to end the process of counting and sorting by hand and go to form a new Iraqi government.

"Our advice to the central government and the local government is to listen to the needs of the people and to take immediate action, some of which can be taken quickly and respond to what the demonstrators demand," Kubic told a news conference after a meeting between Sadr leader Moqtada al-Sadr and religious leader Mohammad Yacoubi in Najaf.

"The government has taken a number of measures so that Prime Minister Abbadi held several meetings and his response to a number of other areas and we find that this is very important."

"We have to speed up the democratic process and end the counting and manual counting in the suspected funds and the announcement of the final results of the elections and the convening of parliament and the formation of a new government and to put the needs of people on the priority and carry out the reforms required by the people demanded by the elections and today demanded by Demonstrations ".

For his part, said the Information Office of the Sadr in a statement that was during the meeting, which brought together the two sides to discuss the general situation in the country and the subject of demonstrations in a number of Iraqi provinces.

The statement stressed that Sadr stressed the need to meet the legitimate demands of citizens in the provision of services and urged the United Nations to intensify its efforts to support system" rel="">support Iraq and stability.

The statement said that "the issue of forming a government was discussed to accelerate the provision of necessary services for citizens."

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The U.S. expressed the desire for Iraq to speed up the seating of the government and now the UN is doing the same. Have they done this before with previous Iraqi election nonsense? If not, why now. It almost seams as though Iraq is holding up the greater plans of the "Powers That Be" on the world stage. I've often heard the RV is in the hands of Iraq, CBI, etc, but this has made me think that although Iraq has her finger on the RV button it is the thumb of the PTB that has started to push down on that finger. Never really thought this way before but  JMHO.

[skeetdog]

Thanks Yota/Butifldrm...Blah Blah Blah...Iraq had better get their house in order...our the people will...The old regime that caused this entire situation through greed for power-n-money...are now faced with losing political immunity...Yea everyone of these scoundrels opposing the election results will undoubtedly resist all results not in their favor and will fight all the way to the gallows...Where justice will drop suddenly...jmho

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BAGHDAD (UNAMI) — A meeting of the United Nations Country Team and development partners convened today to present activities under the Iraq Recovery and Resilience Programme (RRP), a bridging strategy to transition UN work from an intense focus on humanitarian and immediate stabilization activities to one more oriented towards recovery, reconstruction and development.

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Iraq, Marta Ruedas, briefed on the ongoing and planned efforts of the UN system in the Framework of the RRP. Ms. Ruedas highlighted that “the RRP activities are designed to fast-track the social dimensions of stabilization and will help ensure that people see tangible improvements in their daily lives at the start of the reconstruction process, rather than waiting years to benefit from structural reforms.”

The United Nations is hoping to mobilise USD $943 million for the implementation of the 61 RRP projects, said DSRSG Ruedas, who also serves as the UN Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq.

The Projects presented under the RRP place special attention on helping the people who have suffered the most, restoring confidence in the Government, revitalizing the areas at the highest risk of violence and advancing broad political participation and inclusive social cohesion.

RRP projects build on the work that has been done by humanitarian partners to support displaced and host families during the conflict and also on the efforts made by the Government and UNDP to stabilize the cities and districts newly liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the two-year RRP at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq in February. The RRP is aligned with the Government’s priorities and its Recovery and Development Framework.

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/453140