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2018/2/18 09:56:51 AM 
Residents of the Sunni provinces are anxiously watching the debate in Baghdad about the fate of US forces in Iraq. They are still worried about the future, and see US troops as a necessity to protect them from future dangers.

At the outskirts of the town of Hit, west of Anbar, Abdulhamid al-Nimrawi and an armed group of clan fighters under his command carry out night combing operations to protect the city from infiltration attempts by extremists and to carry out terrorist operations. Although the combat unit possesses small US weapons from the machine guns, Nimrawi is not satisfied with its arming. And seeks more.

In November, Iraqi security forces managed to regain control of all the towns occupied by the Islamic state in Anbar after more than two years of fighting, but the terrorists are still holed up in desert areas and trying to infiltrate Anbar again across the Syrian border.

"The government in Baghdad abandoned us after promising to arm us and provide salaries to our fighters. We sent dozens of requests to Baghdad about our problems and the same answer every time. The government is facing a financial crisis, while the US forces at Ain al-Assad base are training and arming us with the approval of the government Iraq, and that is better than nothing. "

"We have been able to defeat the terrorists, but they will not give up so easily. Last month, the terrorist organization carried out more than 10 attempts to penetrate the Iraqi border. Without the information provided by the International Coalition and US Marines Which starts from the base of Ein al-Assad, when we discovered it and forced the extremists to return from where they came from. "

Maintaining security in Anbar is a difficult task and needs sophisticated military capabilities. Unfortunately, the Iraqi army lacks a lot. American forces that have aircraft, intelligence and combat aircraft to monitor the border can not be dispensed with as quickly. Political conflicts between the Sunni parties in the provincial council The concern is also, says Nimrawi.

Anbar is the largest governorate and represents one-third of Iraq's area. It is 138,500 km of the country's 43,702 km. It is the largest of all the five cities that are collectively surrounded by Nineveh, Salaheddin, Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala and Najaf. More than (600) km.

On the 27th of last month, US forces carried out a mistaken air strike in the town of al-Baghdadi in Anbar, killing eight members of the local security forces. Although the "International Alliance" said that the raid was conducted under Iraqi security information, But the incident opened the door to heated debates among Iraqi politicians about the fate of US forces in the country after the end of the Islamic state.

The Shiite factions loyal to Iran, "Badr" led by Hadi al-Amiri and "Asaib Ahl al-Haq" led by Qais al-Khazali and "Najba" led by Akram al-Kaabi and "Hezbollah Brigades" all demanded after the incident to exit the US forces as soon as possible, and promised to mobilize votes in the Iraqi parliament To hold the government accountable.

 

"Hezbollah is the strongest and most loyal faction of Iran and its leader, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, believes that American forces are occupying forces," spokesman Jafar al-Husseini said in a statement last week. "The confrontation with the Americans could start at any moment. The time is no mediation as in previous times. "

Not only the armed factions, but Shiite parties in parliament began to demand the exit of US forces, said Mansour al-Baiji MP from the "coalition of law," led by former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki that "the government to clarify how many US troops and when will come out, because their stay in the country is Plan to divide Iraq ".

So far, the Iraqi government has been silent on this sensitive issue, and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is resorting to neutral language when talking about this so as not to provoke anger from Iran and its allies and avoid losing US-led international military support.

But the Sunni provinces of Anbar, Salah al-Din and Mosul, which are devastated, live in devastated homes and displacement camps, have a different view. They see the presence of US forces as a neutral element of the non-return of terrorist organizations and prevent Shiite factions from spreading in Sunni cities on the pretext of maintaining security, A senior local official in the Anbar provincial council.

"To speak frankly, the day the American troops leave our cities will be a joy day for the remnants of the Da'ash fighters, because they know very well the danger of the aircraft and the air raids of the international coalition," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

"The government in Baghdad knows very well that al-Anbar did not enter Anbar suddenly in 2014, but has sought to organize itself since the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq at the end of 2011, when US planes stopped monitoring the border with Syria. The terrorists began to infiltrate into the vast desert, The natural valleys are stationed without them being watched by anyone, until the opportunity came to attack Fallujah and then the rest of the cities. "

During the years of the US occupation, the United States' security plan was based on the mobilization of about 40,000 troops in Anbar from 160,000 troops deployed in 18 Iraqi cities. The US forces concentrated on securing this complex city and protecting its long border with Syria On the air force, and there was a full squadron of helicopters, "Apache" fighter, including thirty aircraft are conducting intensive patrols on the border and in addition to the jet aircraft, according to Colonel Shaker Dulaimi officer in the seventh division of the Iraqi army deployed in Anbar.

"He has experience in roads and caches between valleys in the large and small cities of Anbar and he knows secret roads through natural and industrial land tunnels linking cities with each other," Dulaimi said. "There are tunnels linking Iraq with Syria under the control of Da'ash."

"The problem is not only in the terrorist hideouts in the desert, but in the long border between Anbar and Syria. There are more than 600 kilometers of the border, which is a large distance that needs a full army to secure. These days, units of the army and the popular crowd are protecting the borders, Continuous attacks ".

The fears of the Sunni cities are not limited to the return of terrorists, but also from the continued spread of Shiite factions in their cities under the pretext of maintaining security because there are no local forces able to manage the security file after the collapse of the police in the summer of 2015.

The collapse of the local police forces in the liberated cities was inevitable after the extremists took control. The government no longer trusted this apparatus for fear of infiltration by the extremists, but the restoration of security in every street and area and the return to faith in the judicial system was linked to the presence of local forces rather than forces alien to the city's population.

In Salah al-Din, there are four heterogeneous security groups, the army, the local police, the Shiite factions, clan forces, and security affairs are run indiscriminately through uncoordinated individual decisions away from Iraqi government control.

Two and a half years after the liberation of Tikrit, the center of the capital of Salah al-Din, but the provincial council failed to consolidate these forces and the restoration of security powers under the laws of local authorities in the country, and the weakness of local police, which is the basic security arm of any local authority.

"We have real fears that the popular mobilization forces will remain in our areas, and we fear the lack of trust between the population and these forces if they continue to exist," said a local Salahuddin council official, who asked not to be named. "We hope that the international coalition based in Balad will support our local forces. , And this takes months and perhaps years. "

Despite the threats of Shiite factions to target US forces and the blurred vision of the Iraqi government and its position on US forces after the end of the Islamic state, the Pentagon has officially announced last Monday its intention to keep six thousand soldiers within the budget for next year.

But the end of the term of the government of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, and the preoccupation of the Iraqi parties with the election campaigns in preparation for the May ballot will postpone the debate on the fate of US forces in the country until the formation of the new Iraqi government, which will be the first difficult test to resolve this issue and spare the country from To embark on a new Iranian-American conflict.

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2018/2/18 04:19:58 PM 
From his position on the western edge of Iraq, the first team sees Kyle Hagerati and his civilian troops entering the areas after the Iraqi security forces regained control of these areas, which were subject to a hasty organization. Civilians returning to their homes believe this is a sign of increased stability. But when interviewed, it was discovered wrong.

Families here are looking for shelter after being moved from their homes to a nearby town. Those who pushed them into the safe areas were the popular crowd who had imposed their military control there after an armed defeat.

The civilians, they say, are a legacy and an American fingerprint in Iraq, and they also see that the defeat of the insurgents came at the hands of the security forces and the Iraqi, to withdraw the people. US-backed military forces have led to the downfall of the terrorist "terrorist organization," leaving many divisions and problems that have helped fuel extremism that has yet to be resolved.

Iraqi and US commanders here in western Iraq warn that the victories of a hawk can easily be undermined when US troops withdraw. At the same time, the Iraqi army is still dependent on US military support. Many believe that communities within Iraq can not coexist peacefully unless US troops are present, although Shi'ite armed factions are demanding that the central government take a stand on the withdrawal of US troops, considering them a form of occupation.

This region, the Al-Qaim, has left the uneasy ambiguity, especially after its recent recapitulation. The coalition leaders are still working with US forces to draw up long-term plans to ensure the stability of the border area even as US forces withdraw, although there is no certainty of their withdrawal. Final.

Along the border with Syria, Iraqi forces lack contact with key areas because of poor wireless equipment. Instead, the forces use Nokia mobile phones as part of the transport of coordinates despite poor service.

At the coalition outpost near Qaim, US Lt. Col. Brandon Payne spends much of his time plugging communications gaps by relaying messages between various branches of the Iraqi army.

"The coordination is not what it was, and the Iraqi army is talking to each other and communicating, and this is a sign of progress," he said. One of the tactical shortcomings within the Iraqi army has partly led to a surge in US forces over the past years.

While Iraqi ground forces showed their inability to communicate and coordinate attacks across multiple fronts, US forces approached the fighting and rushed to regional gains. Despite the collapse of the terrorist organization, the gaps continued. Iraqi forces are still relying on reconnaissance intelligence, artillery fire and air strikes to reclaim land and fight insurgent cells.

Major General Akram Salah Hadi, who works closely with Bayan's soldiers in Qaim, says "training US forces and sharing intelligence has improved military unity, but overall, America's efforts in Iraq give me hope in the future."

Hadi complained about corruption in the military, and nothing changed from 2014, as corruption was seen as a major reason behind the entire Iraqi divisions and led to the fall of the city of Mosul to terrorists.

Iraqi soldiers and young officers with ambition and talent can not rise in career without political connections.Hadi points out that more than 40 officers in his unit have no military background and have received their rank because of their membership in political parties.

Coalition programs focused on training tens of thousands of Iraqi troops largely on pedestrians rather than on junior officers. "Military force will not eradicate corruption to heal it, because it is rooted in Iraq," said Folsom, a US colonel at the Mazines.

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2018/2/18 10:10:39 AM 
Two types of speeches were prepared at the Iraq Reconstruction Conference, held in Kuwait City, to be addressed to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The first, if the expected figure for reconstruction, and the other in the event of failure to reach this figure.

In fact, Iraq needs billions of dollars to rebuild it again, especially after the defeat of the state. But before the start of the conference, the statements of countries, which were supposed to provide financial support for the reconstruction of Iraq, were confused and unclear. It was also expected that the conference would not reach its destination. As a result, several differences emerged over the final outcome of the conference, and expectations for the amount allocated for the reconstruction of Iraq fell from $ 20 billion to $ 10 billion, and eventually reached $ 5 billion. According to sources familiar with the pre-conference preparations, it was not clear which speeches would be delivered during the conference.

In this regard, the World Bank confirmed that Iraq needs 88 billion dollars for the reconstruction of infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, and vital services completely destroyed. Oil is one of the most important sources on which the Iraqi government will rely to finance the reconstruction project. In the end, the amount allocated for reconstruction suddenly increased at the Kuwait Conference to 30 billion dollars.The rise was due to a combination of loans and investment promises, as well as direct investment. That figure is much lower than the amount set by the World Bank, but was more than expected.

IFC estimated that the Iraqi government alone would bear nearly $ 50 billion in reconstruction funds

The outcome of the conference was reflected in the speech of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, who delivered his address to the audience. "This response to the Conference, and access to this figure, is an exceptional testimony of confidence in the Iraqi Government and the people of Iraq." In this context, an Iraqi official confirmed that the figure has already reached 30 billion dollars, but the Iraqi government has not received any official documents on these financial pledges.

In the meantime, there is uncertainty about the commitment of some countries to these commitments, especially the Gulf countries that are experiencing financial crises, especially as the amount allocated is large. It is uncertain whether private companies will invest in Iraq after years of war. Next May, the Iraqi elections will be held, and the next government must realize that it will play a crucial role in reconstruction, which will depend mainly on high and stable oil prices.

The IFC estimated that the Iraqi government alone would bear nearly $ 50 billion in reconstruction funds. In this regard, the head of the mission of the International Monetary Fund for Iraq, Christian Goose, that the Iraqi government can actually provide this amount, if oil prices remained relatively stable. "If oil prices fall slightly, it will create a big gap in the financing process," he said during his speech on Tuesday.

However, the outcome of the conference still exceeds all expectations. In this regard, Elizabeth Dickinson, a Gulf researcher at the International Crisis Group, said that "this is an important signal for Iraq and for my own slaves before the elections." With these results, Abadi can return to Baghdad and provide voters with the process of rebuilding the country. In contrast, many foreign officials expected aid to be much lower. As early as December, some stressed that it was difficult to reach the $ 20 billion allocated by the Iraqi government through international grants.

Many Western diplomats said Saudi Arabia was concerned about the alliance between Abadi and the head of Iran's Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri

"We encourage rethinking this, so how can we explain to the Iraqis that we are implementing the Marshall Plan after this conference, through a package of loans and good intentions, without real guarantees," a Western diplomat told Foreign Policy magazine. Indeed, the Iraqi government has exerted considerable pressure to rally for this conference. The Conference has also been renamed the Donor Conference to the Iraq Reconstruction Conference, in an effort to secure further financial pledges.

Based on the above, much of the lack of funding concerns is due to the fact that pledges by some countries were less than expected, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Initially, the Gulf countries were expected to contribute significantly to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as opposed to being directly involved in fighting state regulation. However, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait collectively raised about $ 5 billion, much less than hoped.

In this regard, many Western diplomats confirmed that Saudi Arabia was concerned about the alliance between Abadi and the head of the Badr Organization, pro-Iranian Hadi al-Amiri. Although this alliance lasted for only a few days, US and Saudi officials saw it as evidence of Iran's influence within Iraq.

As a result, there were fears of support for a state controlled by Iran in light of the shortfall in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) budget, which relies mainly on oil. The war in Yemen has lost Saudi Arabia and the UAE much of their military and diplomatic power, as well as the losses suffered by these countries as a result of the sharp drop in oil prices.

The United States has not made any direct pledges or funds for reconstruction

Another concern of diplomatic delegations at the Kuwait conference is the uncertainty of elections in Iraq next May. "Many are waiting for elections, because they want to know the shape of the next government," a senior US official told Foreign Policy magazine. In fact, the pledges Iraq has made so far are evidence of a change in the perception of the Gulf states. "The Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, see Abadi as someone who can be understood," Dickinson said.

In addition, it is clear that many potential donors and investors, especially the private sector, which the conference was originally intended to attract, are still apprehensive about the security situation in the country. Although state regulation no longer controls any area in Iraq, the security situation is not at all reassuring.

Despite all these fears, the Iraqi government still hopes for a high level of trade support for the reconstruction of the country, partly reflecting the US influence on Iraq's reconstruction policy. For its part, the United States has made no direct pledges or funds for reconstruction, although it has already contributed to the country's stabilization and has provided many humanitarian assistance. Instead, the United States has focused its efforts on facilitating commercial investment into the Iraqi market.

On the other hand, this strategy has many shortcomings. According to analysts and security advisers at the conference, companies often pay up to $ 10,000 a day for protection services and when they are carrying out operations in certain parts of the country. In the meantime, not all companies can afford this, with the exception of large multinational corporations.

In a related matter, many representatives of the private sector who participated in the Kuwait Conference acknowledged this, while noting that their attendance at the conference, in large part, was aimed at promoting some kind of propaganda and promoting a special bond of solidarity with Iraq and Abadi , And represents an opportunity to create a network of relationships. "The conference lacks actual content, especially since it has organized many similar conferences over the past 10 years," said Taif al-Jubouri, the administrative adviser on regional issues.

In the context of the political process, similar motives and motivations were presented. Given the low expectations for the direct donation insurance process, transparency was the mainstay of this "game". For his part, a Western diplomat said, "The theater of political operations in this context represents the most important aspect, as it strengthens the role of Iraq as a sensitive center in the Middle East."

Source: Gulf Online

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Deputy calls for the formation of an international coalition against corruption in Iraq

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19th February, 2018
Called on the MP for the mass change parliamentary Hoshyar Abdullah , on Monday, to the formation of an international coalition to fight corruption in Iraq , noting that without the internationalization of the issue of corruption in Iraq , there will be no solution in sight, while considered that the country is on the edge of the abyss because of Economic crises and debt. 

Abdullah said in a statement received by Alsumaria News a copy of it, "through my role as a deputy for the province of Sulaymaniyah, Has worked over the past years within the parliament to move the file retrieved money smuggled from Iraq in general and from the Kurdistan region in particular, and has always appealed to the federal executive authority to move this serious and sensitive file that threatens the social security at heart, especially after the country has become a brink of crisis because of crisis Economic and debt, and has become the Kurdistan region in the worst case after the situation reached the absence of salaries for employees in light of the continued smuggling of oil in the region and the acquisition of revenues.

"It is time to appeal to the international community, the United Nations, embassies, diplomatic missions and all the good people in the world to contribute to the recovery of Iraqi money smuggled from Iraq in general and from the Kurdistan region in particular, through the disclosure of accounts of corrupt officials." 

"The need to form an international coalition to combat corruption in Iraq, including the Kurdistan region similar to the coalition, which was formed to combat terrorism, without the internationalization of the issue of corruption in Iraq will be no solution on the horizon and will not be able to future generations to obtain the most basic rights. 

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Tuesday (January 30, 2018) the start of "the task of fighting corruption," pointing out that this task will not end within days.

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Recommendations of the Council of Ministers to ensure a sound investment climate in Iraq[‘size]
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 19th February, 2018
The Cabinet approved Monday, February 19, 2018, the main recommendations to ensure a sound investment climate in Iraq to be implemented in accordance with the law.

The Council of Ministers approved the main recommendations to ensure a sound investment climate in Iraq to be implemented in accordance with the law, noting that these recommendations include the full life cycle of investment, namely the strategic vision, attract investment, enter investment and establish it, the media office of the Council of Ministers said in a statement, Investment promotion and expansion, and indirect linkages and effects.

The main recommendations include the establishment of an operational system for the Special Economic Zones in Iraq, the formulation of guidelines for the national investment policy statement and the empowerment of the Economic Reform Unit to provide technical support to the Higher Committee to implement the agreed investment reforms work plan, The proposed investment projects for the province of Basra to implement the investment reform plan for Basra, and to review the requirements for obtaining a visa and propose a plan of action to simplify the procedures for issuance of visas and the establishment of a class investor visa clear. 

The recommendations include setting measures to increase access to information and opportunities for private sector participation in government tenders, providing technical assistance and funding to the private sector to enable it to respond to government tenders, encouraging and facilitating corporate arrangements between Iraqi companies and their foreign counterparts and clearing financial arrears to the private sector.

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1 hour ago, newbieDA said:

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IRAQ

Iraq? Looks more like Pelosi or Feinstine to me :lol:

 

 

 

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"It is time to appeal to the international community, the United Nations, embassies, diplomatic missions and all the good people in the world

I can't believe someone actually said that with a strait face. :huh:

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2018/2/19 03:29:28 PM 
More than six months after the Iraqi government announced the defeat of an al-Qaeda organization and the restoration of all Iraqi territory, the country is on its way to reconstruction, with promising signs of international investment.
"Despite the early reconstruction of the country, there is encouraging evidence of the confidence of the international community in Iraq," Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said during a visit to the German capital Munich to attend the Munich Security Conference.

"We never expected this number of companies and investors to be eager to participate," said Abadi, who was in Kuwait to participate in the reconstruction conference. Pointing out that "this is a sign of good confidence in Iraq, and the country is moving in different directions to get investment."

The conference, sponsored by the State of Kuwait, hosted representatives from 70 countries, more than 51 international aid organizations and hundreds of companies. The gathering was an enthusiasm for international donors, with a final outcome of $ 30 billion.

At the same time, international leaders warn that insufficient resources for the reconstruction of Iraq could eliminate all successful progress against a terrorist organization because of some of the most pressing social and economic problems of the conflict.

Only three months after the elections, reconstruction efforts are the main focus of the government, as well as ensuring the return of 900,000 people to their homes after years of war and fighting in Mosul. In Ninewa itself, relief organizations estimate it will take a decade to rid the city of the effects of a bomb and its equipment, equipment and dangerous bombs.

Iraqi officials, for their part, speak of their country's need for $ 88.2 billion to rebuild the war-torn country.The housing problem remains one of the most pressing priorities. Iraqi officials noted that the $ 30 billion, which came out of the outcome of the Kuwait conference, is too low for the basic figure required for Iraq's reconstruction.

Iraqis agree that the security situation is improving, but many investors are wary of the deep corruption in the government, which is dominated by a high bureaucracy. Iraq ranks Transparency International tenth in terms of corruption.

"We put all the legal frameworks, and I think the concern is corruption, which comes number one, we have set up a high commission headed by the prime minister and follow up all corruption and remove bureaucracy," Abbadi said in response to a question on how to reassure investors about the fate of their money.

"I think now that the process of engaging investors in Iraq, and I am sure that in the next few months will be the basis for this after the elections immediately," Abadi said,

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The recovery is driving Iraq's economy yet ... so far

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Recent moves and military clashes have renewed risks for Iraq's economic prospects and working environment as the country benefits from encouraging economic newsObservers of Iraq's economy have long said the Iraqi authorities recognize the need for traditional economic policies aimed at continuing. Reforms in areas that foreign experts have been investigating for years.
Iraq has been able to increase oil production by 1.5 million barrels per day in the period 2014 to 2016, an increase of 25%, largely due to previous oil sector investments and completion of the long-term infrastructure that supports oil exports.

This increase helped Iraq cope with the sharp drop in oil prices between 2015 and 2014. In terms of production, Iraq's GDP grew by 11% in 2016, one of the fastest growing rates in the region, according to the International Monetary Fund, While the non-oil economy is falling and the macro economy is unlikely to grow significantly in 2017, the overall growth rate for 2017 is impressive.

Implications of the decline in oil prices

The decline in oil prices has damaged the financial situation in Iraq, and the central government has made a request to the International Monetary Fund for assistance. The Iraqi government has not only secured the approval of the IMF Board of Directors for a reserve agreement of only $ 5.38 billion in December 2016. Has been able to pass two reviews of its program since then, the second review requires the approval of the House of Representatives on the budget austerity supplementary, which represents a political challenge.

The commitment of Prime Minister Abbadi and his key aides to the IMF program is also in sharp contrast to what happened between 2011 and 2013 when the Maliki government halted the IMF program as well as the agenda of economic reform and fiscal discipline,paving the way for the financial crisis when oil prices fell. year 2014.

The IMF program has benefited mainly from the World Bank's approval of a $ 1.485 billion loan for certain economic reforms with the help of the Bank, and has facilitated the approval of the International Monetary Fund to ensure the US government to issue Iraqi bonds worth one billion dollars, Iraq is part of a group Few countries have provided them with such a guarantee.

Emerging market bonds are a vote of confidence

Self-confidence and the current rush in financial markets for high-yield emerging-market bonds paved the way for Iraq to issue $ 1 billion in bonds on its credit in August, its first bond since Saddam Hussein was ousted.

With these promising signals and a shattering blunt, the Iraqi authorities should not allow sharp tensions to be set on another setback that would rekindle violent conflict and economic devastation.

Author: Andrew Snow, quoting the US Institute of Peace

Publisher: Al Furat Center for Development and Strategic Studies

Translated by Heba Abbas Mohamed Ali

Editor Website:2018 - 02 - 19

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And Now For The Weather ...

 

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Member of the parliamentary environment: Rain contributed to solve 50% of the water crisis
 

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Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press: 
A member of the Committee on Health and Environment parliamentary, Hassan Khalati, said on Monday that the rains that have fallen on Iraq recently contributed to the solution of 50% of the water crisis. 

"The water crisis, according to the data, will come next summer, but there are a number of measures that the government has talked about to face its dangers," Khallati told Al-Ghad Press. 
 
He added that "negotiations with the Turkish side contributed earlier to postpone the water dam Alisso to the end of June, a solution to my time." 


He called on the government to "use the trade file as a barter with Turkey to urge them to pour the dam on the Tigris gradually to avoid any crisis may occur, considering that Iraq is now a popular market for Turkish goods." 

"The crisis includes only the Tigris Basin and no negative impact on the Euphrates River," Khalati said. "The recent rains have contributed 50 percent to the end of the damage."

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1 hour ago, DinarThug said:

 

And Now For The Weather ...

 

:D  :D  :D 

 

 

 
Member of the parliamentary environment: Rain contributed to solve 50% of the water crisis
 

Member of the parliamentary environment: Rain contributed to solve 50% of the water crisis

 
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Baghdad / Al-Ghad Press: 
A member of the Committee on Health and Environment parliamentary, Hassan Khalati, said on Monday that the rains that have fallen on Iraq recently contributed to the solution of 50% of the water crisis. 

"The water crisis, according to the data, will come next summer, but there are a number of measures that the government has talked about to face its dangers," Khallati told Al-Ghad Press. 
 
He added that "negotiations with the Turkish side contributed earlier to postpone the water dam Alisso to the end of June, a solution to my time." 


He called on the government to "use the trade file as a barter with Turkey to urge them to pour the dam on the Tigris gradually to avoid any crisis may occur, considering that Iraq is now a popular market for Turkish goods." 

"The crisis includes only the Tigris Basin and no negative impact on the Euphrates River," Khalati said. "The recent rains have contributed 50 percent to the end of the damage."

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Everything’s better when wet ! What, What ? The air is fresh & clean, Camels & Goats get a bath and such. Y’all have dirty one track minds ! Good thing so many of us in here are like minded.   :D

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:lmao::lmao:  I am I going to miss you all when this pops. Now how do I save

all of these posts for future laughs. hmmmmmmmmmm  

 

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Everything’s better when wet ! What, What ? The air is fresh & clean, Camels & Goats get a bath and such. Y’all have dirty one track minds ! Good thing so many of us in here are like minded.   :D

 

1 hour ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

Im not sure I should comment-it would be rude & crass. Never mind that it would be the TRUTH-y’all know what I’m thinking don’t ya :D

 

3 hours ago, DinarThug said:

And Now For The Weather ..

 

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Chevron to resume oil drilling operations in Kurdistan
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20th February, 2018

US oil company Chevron said on Tuesday that it resumed drilling operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

"Chevron can confirm that it resumed its activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and resumed drilling operations in our field Sarta 3," said Sally Jones, a spokeswoman for the company in a statement read by "Economy News".

The company temporarily suspended operations in the region in October after a referendum on independence sparked tensions between Baghdad and the quasi-independent provincial government.

Before that, Chevron dug in September an oil well in its square in Kurdistan after a two-year hiatus with the restoration of confidence in the region despite an international dispute over the referendum plan for the independence of the region.

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Archbishop of Iraq: Without ending the persecution of the future of religious pluralism in Iraq

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20th February, 2018

Without putting an end to persecution and violence, there is no future for religious pluralism in Iraq or elsewhere in the Middle East," Archbishop Bashar Warda said during a visit to Georgetown University.

The Chaldean Bishop spoke about the situation of Christians in Iraq today and what Muslim and Western leaders can do to help protect religious minorities and rebuild their societies. "We, the Christians who have suffered from persecution, are facing an existential struggle today, and perhaps this conflict will be the last of us in Iraq," he told the Berkeley Center for Religion and Peace at the American University of Georgetown.

"There are a group of Christians who have left Iraq and will not return," Warda said. "There is another group that chose not to leave, considering that this is the land of their ancestors in the Nineveh Plain."

In one night, an organization called up almost everything. The Christians lost their homes, property and areas and were taken like a flock without shelter or refuge. However, Christians are still there, but their wounds have not yet recovered.

The Chaldean bishop says a small number of Christians remain, compared to a large number who have left Iraqi territory, estimated at at least 200,000 Christians. The Archbishop spoke of the suffering of his religious component, asking everyone forgiveness for living in peace in Iraq. Noting that his community forgives those who killed Christians and tortured and raped their women.

On the sidelines of his visit, Warda called on his Muslim brothers to help heal the wounds, because the country is one, calling on representatives of the moderate Islamic religion to pray together for the healing of Iraq. At the same time, he called for changes to protect religious minorities, as it is not enough to say that "a supporter does not represent Islam," as he put it.

"I encourage Muslim countries to help with the reconstruction of Christian and Yazidi villages to show signs of solidarity," Warda said. For example, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a pre-emptive offensive against Iraq's minority regions by providing aid to Christians, Yazidis and Muslims alike. Pointing out that there is a fundamental crisis in the representatives of radical Islam who believe that Christianity should be killed, by withdrawing the word rose.

"We have heard some courageous voices from Islamic leaders regarding the need for change and addressing the issue publicly."

He also stressed the importance of "honesty and respect" in the dialogue between Christian and Islamic religions. Warda is working to find solutions with a group of Iraqi Muslims to rebuild his community in northern Iraq. He sees hope in the new Catholic University in Arbil, which has recently opened thanks to financial support from an Italian bishops' conference.

Christian and Muslim students are studying together at the Catholic University of Erbil, which hosts up to 700 students. Today, there are 82 students studying economics, international law, English literature, accounting and other disciplines

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 Dr.. Jawad Kazem Al-Kaabi *: For the benefit of those who knocks the drums of organizational disputes in the draft federal oil and gas law?

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Since 2005, the country's constitution has limited the ownership of national oil resources to the people of Iraq in all oil-producing regions and governorates not on a territory, and has decided to entrust the management of oil resources to federal government, regional and oil-producing provinces and the principles of justice and equity in the distribution of imports. The performance of the strategic policy-making function to develop the wealth of oil and gas to achieve the highest benefit for the Iraqi people, and defined the mechanisms to achieve this standard using the latest techniques of market principles and investment promotion, and decided to organize all these constitutional provisions Wen is prescribed for this purpose.

On the basis of these constitutional provisions, a law establishing the birth of a new regime for the management of oil resources in the country should be enacted, including the active participation of all persons entrusted with disposing of oil resources (the Council of Representatives, the Council of Ministers, the governments of the oil-producing provinces, ), And according to the locations, organizational roles and administrative functions of these persons at all levels of strategic, operational and operational management of the desired management system. This system has not yet been seen in the beginning of 2018, despite three legislative initiatives for the so-called Oil and Gas Act.

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Jawad Kazem A gesture to the benefit of those who are knocking the drums of organizational disputes in the draft federal oil and gas laws

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On February 18, 2018 at 10:23 PM, DinarThug said:
 
2018/2/18 10:10:39 AM 
Two types of speeches were prepared at the Iraq Reconstruction Conference, held in Kuwait City, to be addressed to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The first, if the expected figure for reconstruction, and the other in the event of failure to reach this figure.

In fact, Iraq needs billions of dollars to rebuild it again, especially after the defeat of the state. But before the start of the conference, the statements of countries, which were supposed to provide financial support system" rel="">support for the reconstruction of Iraq, were confused and unclear. It was also expected that the conference would not reach its destination. As a result, several differences emerged over the final outcome of the conference, and expectations for the amount allocated for the reconstruction of Iraq fell from $ 20 billion to $ 10 billion, and eventually reached $ 5 billion. According to sources familiar with the pre-conference preparations, it was not clear which speeches would be delivered during the conference.

In this regard, the World Bank confirmed that Iraq needs 88 billion dollars for the reconstruction of infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, and vital services completely destroyed. Oil is one of the most important sources on which the Iraqi government will rely to finance the reconstruction project. In the end, the amount allocated for reconstruction suddenly increased at the Kuwait Conference to 30 billion dollars.The rise was due to a combination of loans and investment promises, as well as direct investment. That figure is much lower than the amount set by the World Bank, but was more than expected.

IFC estimated that the Iraqi government alone would bear nearly $ 50 billion in reconstruction funds

The outcome of the conference was reflected in the speech of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, who delivered his address to the audience. "This response to the Conference, and access to this figure, is an exceptional testimony of confidence in the Iraqi Government and the people of Iraq." In this context, an Iraqi official confirmed that the figure has already reached 30 billion dollars, but the Iraqi government has not received any official documents on these financial pledges.

In the meantime, there is uncertainty about the commitment of some countries to these commitments, especially the Gulf countries that are experiencing financial crises, especially as the amount allocated is large. It is uncertain whether private companies will invest in Iraq after years of war. Next May, the Iraqi elections will be held, and the next government must realize that it will play a crucial role in reconstruction, which will depend mainly on high and stable oil prices.

The IFC estimated that the Iraqi government alone would bear nearly $ 50 billion in reconstruction funds. In this regard, the head of the mission of the International Monetary Fund for Iraq, Christian Goose, that the Iraqi government can actually provide this amount, if oil prices remained relatively stable. "If oil prices fall slightly, it will create a big gap in the financing process," he said during his speech on Tuesday.

However, the outcome of the conference still exceeds all expectations. In this regard, Elizabeth Dickinson, a Gulf researcher at the International Crisis Group, said that "this is an important signal for Iraq and for my own slaves before the elections." With these results, Abadi can return to Baghdad and provide voters with the process of rebuilding the country. In contrast, many foreign officials expected aid to be much lower. As early as December, some stressed that it was difficult to reach the $ 20 billion allocated by the Iraqi government through international grants.

Many Western diplomats said Saudi Arabia was concerned about the alliance between Abadi and the head of Iran's Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri

"We encourage rethinking this, so how can we explain to the Iraqis that we are implementing the Marshall Plan after this conference, through a package of loans and good intentions, without real guarantees," a Western diplomat told Foreign Policy magazine. Indeed, the Iraqi government has exerted considerable pressure to rally for this conference. The Conference has also been renamed the Donor Conference to the Iraq Reconstruction Conference, in an effort to secure further financial pledges.

Based on the above, much of the lack of funding concerns is due to the fact that pledges by some countries were less than expected, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Initially, the Gulf countries were expected to contribute significantly to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as opposed to being directly involved in fighting state regulation. However, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait collectively raised about $ 5 billion, much less than hoped.

In this regard, many Western diplomats confirmed that Saudi Arabia was concerned about the alliance between Abadi and the head of the Badr Organization, pro-Iranian Hadi al-Amiri. Although this alliance lasted for only a few days, US and Saudi officials saw it as evidence of Iran's influence within Iraq.

As a result, there were fears of support system" rel="">support for a state controlled by Iran in light of the shortfall in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) budget, which relies mainly on oil. The war in Yemen has lost Saudi Arabia and the UAE much of their military and diplomatic power, as well as the losses suffered by these countries as a result of the sharp drop in oil prices.

The United States has not made any direct pledges or funds for reconstruction

Another concern of diplomatic delegations at the Kuwait conference is the uncertainty of elections in Iraq next May. "Many are waiting for elections, because they want to know the shape of the next government," a senior US official told Foreign Policy magazine. In fact, the pledges Iraq has made so far are evidence of a change in the perception of the Gulf states. "The Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, see Abadi as someone who can be understood," Dickinson said.

In addition, it is clear that many potential donors and investors, especially the private sector, which the conference was originally intended to attract, are still apprehensive about the security situation in the country. Although state regulation no longer controls any area in Iraq, the security situation is not at all reassuring.

Despite all these fears, the Iraqi government still hopes for a high level of trade support system" rel="">support for the reconstruction of the country, partly reflecting the US influence on Iraq's reconstruction policy. For its part, the United States has made no direct pledges or funds for reconstruction, although it has already contributed to the country's stabilization and has provided many humanitarian assistance. Instead, the United States has focused its efforts on facilitating commercial investment into the Iraqi market.

On the other hand, this strategy has many shortcomings. According to analysts and security advisers at the conference, companies often pay up to $ 10,000 a day for protection services and when they are carrying out operations in certain parts of the country. In the meantime, not all companies can afford this, with the exception of large multinational corporations.

In a related matter, many representatives of the private sector who participated in the Kuwait Conference acknowledged this, while noting that their attendance at the conference, in large part, was aimed at promoting some kind of propaganda and promoting a special bond of solidarity with Iraq and Abadi , And represents an opportunity to create a network of relationships. "The conference lacks actual content, especially since it has organized many similar conferences over the past 10 years," said Taif al-Jubouri, the administrative adviser on regional issues.

In the context of the political process, similar motives and motivations were presented. Given the low expectations for the direct donation insurance process, transparency was the mainstay of this "game". For his part, a Western diplomat said, "The theater of political operations in this context represents the most important aspect, as it strengthens the role of Iraq as a sensitive center in the Middle East."

Source: Gulf Online

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There's a PLAN to this ? I've never seen so much shooting from the hip, wild stabs in the dark, taking shots from over your shoulder backwards while trying to do all that while looking into a mirror, just plain " winging it ", Magic 8 Ball shaking, Rolling the Bones, Reading stale Tea Leafs, Tarot Card ( marked deck ) Reading, Rigged Seances reaching out for " wisdom " from the Ancients and on & on it Goes. 

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