Butifldrm Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 the Iraqi government undertakes to respond to the demonstrators according to two tracks Twilight News 5 hours ago As the demonstrations against corruption and the deterioration of services in various parts of the central and southern governorates of Iraq continued for the ninth day in a row, the Iraqi government sought to contain the protests through arrests of demonstrators in parallel with promises of reforms and development allocations to the regions concerned. The Office of the Prime Minister issued a directive to the security services to take "deterrent measures against the saboteurs and engineers in the popular demonstrations." "There are two tracks under which the government is working, namely, seeking and responding seriously, promptly and immediately to part of the demands of the demonstrators, and also working through other tracks in the medium term," said Saad al-Hadithi, a spokesman for the office. "There are other demands that need time and significant financial allocations, and this government endeavor for positive interaction was manifested through the decisions of the Council of Ministers at its last meeting and the formation of a ministerial committee was given powers to go to Basra and search to resolve the problems related to the demands of citizens. Despite relatively low protests in the streets of Basra, demonstrations in front of the oil and gas fields continued, although they did not affect production. The commander of the operations of the Middle Euphrates responsible for Karbala, Najaf, Babil and Diwaniyah, Lieutenant General Qais Khalaf al-Muhammadawi, the arrest of "exiled from outside the provinces," which is witnessing demonstrations against poor services and unemployment. "All military units are working to protect demonstrators demanding legitimate rights," he said, calling on officials "to study the demands seriously and work to meet what is easier." The Muthanna police command announced the arrest of 65 people described as "rioters and accused of burning government departments and party headquarters during demonstrations in the province," the day before yesterday, pointing to the seizure of weapons in possession of some of them. Keywords: http://www.shafaaq.com/ar/Ar_NewsReader/d564cd66-83d5-4da0-8494-42ede992eab4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yota691 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Office Abadi: leaders of the blocs stressed their rejection of abuses on property and peaceful demonstration Date of release: 2018/7/17 8:56 • 225 times read (Bagdad: Euphrates News) Prime Minister Haider Abadi held a meeting with leaders and representatives of the political blocs to discuss the general situation in the country. "The leaders of the political blocs agreed on the right to peaceful demonstration and expression of opinion and understanding of the legitimate demands of citizens and work to meet them and their rejection and condemnation of the abuses that took place in public and private property and state institutions and attacks on the security forces that liberated the land from terrorism and continues to pursue Pockets of terrorist gangs. " "The statement also stressed the support of the security forces in their quest to maintain security and order in the country and the need to take the fundamentalist approvals to any demonstration in which the time and place and the body and pledge the validity of the demonstration." He pointed out that "the political forces stress the need to expedite the formation of a committee to follow up the government procedures of rapid reforms to provide urgent solutions to the problems of service and administrative and related to beating corruption to ensure better performance of state institutions to meet the needs of citizens urgent." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yota691 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 The Kuwaiti government parliamentary meeting on Iraq ends and these are its outputs The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh affirmed his country's keenness to restore security and stability in Iraq. This came in a statement made to reporters after the end of a parliamentary meeting of government at the request of a group of deputies in the Kuwaiti parliament to discuss and examine the latest developments in the political and security situation in Iraq and its consequences and prospects and how to deal with them. "Certainly, we are keen to ensure security and stability in Iraq, and this is reflected in Kuwait." 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Hundreds of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) terrorists have entered Basra province in the past few hours and beaten protesters and arrested dozens of them, according to reports. Iranian Commander of IRGC's Quds Force Qasem Soleimani summoned at least 1,600 members of the IRGC to contain the Iraqi uprising and take control of oil fields, which is part of Tehran's plan, reports said. Observers said hundreds of elements of the IRGC had entered Basra through Shalamcheh border crossing with military vehicles, aiming to seize control of Basra after protesters attacked on Iranian parties' headquarters. The IRGC will enter other important southern provinces, including Karbala, Najaf and Maysan provinces in the coming days, as Iran aims to quell protests and seize control over oil fields, according to observers. Iranian military vehicles carrying more than 1,600 members of the IRGC and intelligence service entered Basra three days ago and attacked protesters in southern Iraq, sources at the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran said. The sources explained that the IRGC are stationed at the headquarters of Iranian militias and parties in Basra, before heading to Najaf and the city of Amara. Basra Operations Command imposed a curfew in the province, as a result of the popular protests, but activists said they would not abide by it. Protests continue in several cities due to poor living conditions and spread to several provinces, while the authorities raised the state of security alert and vowed to take tough measures against what they described as infiltrators. While, security sources said that elements of the IRGC are the ones who suppressed the protesters in Basra, Najaf and Amara. A senior security source said that Iranian-backed Badr militia fired live rounds at the protesters in front of Basra provincial building, leaving dozens of protesters wounded. Another security source explained that Badr militia carried out large-scale arrests of protesters in Basra, noting that the detainees were transferred to an unknown location. Experts told The Baghdad Post that the entry of elements of the IRGC to southern Iraqi provinces would result in bloodshed and chaos. http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/29582/1-600-IRGC-terrorists-enter-Basra-to-beat-protesters 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Former MP Ahmed Al-Badry ruled out a second term in office for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, in light of anti-government protests against deteriorated basic services and lack of job opportunities in central and southern Iraq. Badry explained that the next government should implement the demands of protesters. Protesters held demonstrations to demand enhanced services and job opportunities. Iraqi authorities have imposed a curfew in a number of cities. This comes as sources said the situation in southern Iraq is getting out of control as angry protests are taking control of the provinces. Activists expressed concern the IRGC militia exploits the ongoing turmoil to spread terror and hamper oil transfers. http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/29576/Ex-MP-rules-out-2nd-term-in-office-for-Abadi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with leaders and representatives of political blocs to discuss the demands of protesters. During the meeting, the leaders and representatives of the political blocs agreed on the right of peaceful demonstration, expression of opinion, the legitimate demands of protesters and work to meet them. The leaders and representatives of the political blocs voiced their rejection and condemnation of the vandalism of public and private properties, as well as state institutions and attacks on security forces. They also stressed their support to the security forces in their quest to maintain security and order in the country, urging the need to speed up the formation of a committee to follow up government procedures of rapid reforms to provide urgent solutions to the deteriorated basic services. Protesters held demonstrations to demand enhanced services and job opportunities. Iraqi authorities have imposed a curfew in a number of cities. This comes as sources said the situation in southern Iraq is getting out of control as angry protests are taking control of the provinces. Activists expressed concern the IRGC militia exploits the ongoing turmoil to spread terror and hamper oil transfers. http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/29573/Iraqi-PM-meets-with-leaders-representatives-of-political-blocs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Well that is a step in the right direction. B/A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I don’t know about you but I don’t want to see any Iranian military in Iraq. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg1 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 People didn't get a chance to protest with Maliki, when he was in office people were at war and under the control of Isis. Duuuu. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theseus Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Pitcher said: I don’t know about you but I don’t want to see any Iranian military in Iraq. Solemani was invited in during the removal of ISIS. He has not left nor will he do so alive. Edited July 17, 2018 by Theseus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Agree Theseus. It just appears real fishy that Iran turns off the electricity and then we have protests,,,,,,and bingo here is the IRGC with 1600 men to quell the protests ( or capture the oil field). It’s not a good development imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3n1 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) solemani has got to be uninvited... the irgc terror militia is a problem months ago when the iraqi army and irgc went into kirkuk there were many reports of abuse to the citizens by solemani's group ... we wait http://www.thetower.org/6224-irans-influence-in-iraq-hegemony-through-powerful-militias/ Edited July 17, 2018 by 3n1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theseus Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, Pitcher said: Agree Theseus. It just appears real fishy that Iran turns off the electricity and then we have protests,,,,,,and bingo here is the IRGC with 1600 men to quell the protests ( or capture the oil field). It’s not a good development imo. Iran turning off the electricity has everything to do with the sanctions, the fall of their currency and trying to eek out every drop of money they can get their grubby little hands on. The only reason this has to do with Iraq is that Iraq owes money to Iran. Iraq pays the lighting bill and Iran doesn't have a leg to stand on. Having Iran control Iraq's southern oil fields is a different issue. Unless those oil fields were collateral this is an aggressive act by Iran and could be seen as a move to involve the US in an armed conflict. This is not a JV team running roughshod over the towns of Iraq. This is by far more important than Daesh's taking of Mosul. This could also push back the RV if it becomes an extended conflict. Badr is already calling for the ousting of Abadi and the new government isn't even in place. This portends another armed conflict Iraq is going to have to deal with. Hopefully, it won't be like the Iran-Iraq war of the 80's. Millions died in that conflict. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3n1 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, Pitcher said: Protesters held demonstrations to demand enhanced services and job opportunities lets hope lumped into the enhanced services section includes a powerful currency .. thanks pitcher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 You hit it right out of the ball park. Great job articulating a very dangerous situation. Is it just me or does it seem every time it appears that Iraq is progressing in the right direction to increase the value of the Dinar we get ISIS, protests, ielection fraud charges, and now a show of force by the IRGC. The feel good good news of March-April seems like a long time ago. Iraq really needs to form their government and get things turned around in a hurry. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDuesing Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Well if this doesn't cross the redline nothing will. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake21 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I dont think they actually have a direction and will continue on the path of disfunction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donziman Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Pitcher you are right on so many levels. Investors have been fooled by feel good news time after time. Things have fallen apart on the one yard line so many times but we still continue to hope someday it will be different. Honestly i don't think these crooks will ever tow the line. Too much money at stake.The amazing thing is Iran killed thousands of Iraqi people in their war not that long ago. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckFinley Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pitcher said: You hit it right out of the ball park. Great job articulating a very dangerous situation. Is it just me or does it seem every time it appears that Iraq is progressing in the right direction to increase the value of the Dinar we get ISIS, protests, ielection fraud charges, and now a show of force by the IRGC. The feel good good news of March-April seems like a long time ago. Iraq really needs to form their government and get things turned around in a hurry. No, they need to put a bullet in the head of Maliki and take out the head shed in Iran. Then round up the rest of the RG and take them for a ride in the country. It is call taking care of business Edited July 17, 2018 by ChuckFinley 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 That's a little violent isn't it Chuck. I mean come on put a bullet in his head and take the others out for a ride. Sounds like a Godfather Movie. I like it. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmcc Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pitcher said: That's a little violent isn't it Chuck. I mean come on put a bullet in his head and take the others out for a ride. Sounds like a Godfather Movie. I like it. . Hey, everybody has to make a living somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Donziman said: Things have fallen apart on the one yard line so many times but we still continue to hope someday it will be different. Honestly i don't think these crooks will ever tow the line. Donziman, Great line about the one yard line. So right on, especially the CROOKS part!!!! 2 hours ago, jake21 said: I dont think they actually have a direction and will continue on the path of disfunction Jake, I hate to say it but I believe you are spot on. 1 hour ago, ChuckFinley said: they need to put a bullet in the head of Maliki Chuck, awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckFinley Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Pitcher said: I don’t know about you but I don’t want to see any Iranian military in Iraq. For sure, this is not good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckFinley Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Pitcher said: That's a little violent isn't it Chuck. I mean come on put a bullet in his head and take the others out for a ride. Sounds like a Godfather Movie. I like it. . From Jersey, it is not personnel - it is just business. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoD Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Trump had better send mad dog Maddox into Basra with some of his advisors to get a grip on this crowd control. The longer these fools go without a government the worse its going to get. I still haven't figured out the delay, this recounting the ballots is BS I do know that. Why the stall, why the wait, what are they waiting on? Everyone in the world knows if they recount the ballots 10 more times nothing is gonna change. I'm sure I will have my answers so0n.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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