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yota691 · June 1, 2018

Washington: The next Iraqi government will make decisions that will determine the future of Iraq for decades

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US envoy to the United Nations, Nicky Hailey, said on Thursday that the next Iraqi government will take decisions that will determine the future of Iraq for decades.

"Iraqis have succeeded in holding national parliamentary elections and the Iraqi security forces have moved from the area back to calling for the protection of the polling stations in a few months. Currently, talks are going on forming the government. This is an important moment in the history of Iraq," Hayley said during a UN Security Council session on the situation in Iraq. '.

"The Iraqi government has hard work and requires strong leadership," she said, noting that 'her country will support Iraq on its way to a more prosperous future'

Indicating that it is necessary to respect the future Iraqi government human rights and promote them, especially after the crimes committed by the organization and advocates that the United States looks forward to partnership with the next government, which in turn allows to address the fight against terrorism and strengthen the independence of Iraqi institutions.

yota691 · June 1, 2018

The Security Council issues a statement on elections and complaints

1/6/2018 15:34:00

The Security Council issues a statement on elections and complaints

The Polish Presidency of the UN Security Council issued a statement after the discussion of the report of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Iraq, and the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jan Kubic on Iraq on 30 May 2018.

The members of the UN Security Council congratulated the Iraqi people for holding the May 12 legislative elections in a safe and successful atmosphere, the first elections to be held by Iraq since its victory in its military campaign against a terrorist organization, the PUKmedia said. Members of the Council call upon all political entities to work together to support the political process and urge the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq to investigate all credible complaints regarding the electoral process with a view to further strengthening and reaffirming Iraq's national unity, sovereignty and independence.

The members of the Council stressed the importance of national reconciliation and national institutions that include all, the full participation of women, accountability and respect for the rights of all components of Iraqi society, in line with the values set forth in the Iraqi constitution.

In conclusion, the members of the Council reaffirmed their support for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the United Nations Special Envoy Jan Kubić.

PUKmedia

Pitcher · June 1, 2018

The US has expressed its desire to forge partnership with the coming Iraqi government, asserting its support for Iraq in all fields.

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said in a press conference the next Iraqi government will take decisions that will determine the future of Iraq for decades.

She also noted that the Iraqi government should respect human rights and promote them especially following the crimes committed by ISIS terror group.

http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/27948/US-calls-on-next-Iraqi-government-to-respect-human-rights

Pitcher · June 1, 2018

UN Iraq Representative Kubiš says elections were held in generally calm and stable environment, urges calm as electoral appeals are being adjudicated through established legal channels.

Briefing the UN Security Council, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Ján Kubiš said national elections were held on 12 May in a generally calm and stable environment. He called on political actors and their supporters to uphold peace as electoral appeals are being adjudicated through established legal channels, and urged the independent electoral management bodies to adjudicate all appeals properly, fully and expeditiously, to enable corrections of the problems, justice and the timely certification of the final election results.

Mr. Kubiš noted that many Iraqi political leaders publicly endorsed the electoral process including the Prime Minister and the President, but some other political leaders, including Vice Presidents of the Republic and the Speaker of the Parliament, raised concerns over some of the technical shortfalls encountered with the electronic vote tabulation devices, as well as reports of fraud and vote rigging, active intimidation of voters including by some armed formations, and political interference.

“We continue to urge all Iraqi political actors and their supporters to uphold peace, as electoral appeals are being adjudicated through established legal channels. I also call on the Electoral Commission to continue to safeguard the integrity of all electoral materials and equipment and to cooperate fully and abide by the decisions of the Electoral Judicial Panel, including possible measures to effectively address complaints as lodged by stakeholders in a number of locations. We urge the independent electoral management bodies to adjudicate all appeals properly, fully and expeditiously, to enable corrections of the problems, justice and the timely certification of the final election results.”

The Special Representative highlighted the readiness and availability of United Nations electoral advice and expertise, in support of any activities and measures that may be required to retain confidence in the process, including as regards Kirkuk also in the light of the forthcoming Provincial Council elections across Iraq and the regional elections in the Kurdistan Region later this year.

Mr. Kubiš stated that the elections were marked by a low voter turnout of 44.52 percent as reported by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), a significant decrease in comparison with previous national elections in Iraq after 2003. This sends a strong signal to the elites ruling the country since 2003, a loud call on their representatives to finally rise up to the people’s expectations. “I urge the Iraqi political elites to hear that call and draw the necessary conclusions on the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage.”

In his briefing, he noted that despite defamation campaigns aimed at undermining the candidacy of women which he roundly condemns, several female candidates received a high number of votes within their political lists, and that some 19 female candidates were elected to parliament.

“Our expectation for the future is that the 25% quota which now guarantees 83 seats for women, represents the minimum threshold and not the ceiling,” he added, calling on political leaders to ensure the full participation of women in political negotiations and their representation at the highest levels in Iraq’s political and decision-making structures.

The SRSG urged political leaders to build on the achievements of the current government in the post-election phase, stressing the need to prioritise inclusive, non-sectarian dialogue, and to ensure the swift formation of a new truly national Government which reflects the will of the people of Iraq.

http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2018/06/01/un-iraq-representative-urges-calm

Pitcher · June 1, 2018

Just a a few sentences that were interesting to me.

“calm and stable environment”. This isn’t the suitable environment but it’s cousin😂

“a loud call on their representatives to finally rise up to the people’s expectations. “I urge the Iraqi political elites to hear that call and draw the necessary conclusions on the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage.”

Officiallytook · June 1, 2018

So basically...

Keep calm

Rv is imminent

??? I would love to think they want them calm and quiet, before the storm

yota691 · June 2, 2018

Kuwaiti disappointment from Iraq

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Kuwait expressed its disappointment at the lack of progress on the issue of missing persons in Iraq, expressing the hope for further efforts and adopting a new and innovative approach in dealing with the obligations owed to it, to achieve the desired results within the framework of the Tripartite Commission and the technical committee of the International Committee of the Red Cross .

Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi stressed during the UN Security Council session on the importance of continuing international support and support for Iraq in the coming period so that it can address the security, political, economic and humanitarian conditions and challenges facing it. Security, stability and reconstruction, after the liberation of the entire Iraqi territory from the grip of the organization «Dahesh».

In this context, Al-Otaibi referred to Kuwait's efforts to mitigate the consequences of these challenges, in recognition of the magnitude of the tragedy suffered by the Iraqi people. "All this leads us to optimism about the future of Iraq and its security and stability, as it is an integral part of the security and stability of the State of Kuwait, and even the countries of the region as a whole."

With regard to international obligations and humanitarian issues relating to the file of missing Kuwaitis, Kuwaiti nationals and Kuwaiti property in Iraq, Al-Otaibi stressed that follow-up to the commitments in this regard continues through the international reports of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the ongoing briefings of his Special Representative in Iraq under paragraph 4 of resolution Security Council Resolution 2107 of 2013.

For the missing, Al-Otaibi reiterated his disappointment with the Secretary-General's lack of progress on the matter despite the efforts made at the field level to excavate and collect information in order to identify the potential sites of the graves and the lack of evidence or information to date. National Archives of Kuwait.

"We must emphasize the importance of these issues, their sensitivity and their role in supporting, promoting and building confidence between Kuwait and Iraq," he added.

Al-Otaibi expressed his aspiration for further efforts and a new and innovative approach in dealing with those obligations owed to the State of Kuwait to achieve the desired results within the framework of the Tripartite Commission and its technical committee under the chairmanship of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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yota691 · June 5, 2018

Iraq wins membership of an important council in the United Nations

In the policy of June 5, 2018 on Iraq wins the membership of an important council in the United Nations closed 44 visits

Baghdad / SNG

Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works Istbork Ibrahim Al-Shawk, Chairman of the National Commission for Human Settlements in Iraq, elected Iraq to the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (Habitat) for the period (2019-2022) for the Asia-Pacific Group.

"The election of Iraq to the Council was an active member of the program, and this will enable Iraq to obtain international support, especially for the reconstruction of the liberated areas, which are affected by the terrorist operations left behind in Iraqi cities," the statement said.
He pointed out that "Iraq has already submitted a draft of a number of resolutions in the previous sessions of the Governing Council approved the establishment of a fund to support the reconstruction of cities that are subject to human-made conflicts or natural disasters, as well as the formation of national committees for human settlements in countries."
Iraq is one of the first countries to set up national committees for human settlements since 1978. The Habitat program provides technical support for a number of projects, especially in the preparation of the national policy for housing in Iraq and the shelter of displaced people and the reconstruction of some liberated cities.

DWS112 · June 7, 2018

Urgent election of Iraq as Vice President of the General Assembly of the United Nations session 73

6/7/2018

Election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Iraq was elected as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session.

"Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in implementing the sustainable development agenda for the year, as well as actively contributing to the development of the working methods of the General Assembly and enhancing Iraq's role in the international arena," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad Mahjoub said in a statement.

He added that "the efforts of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry represented by its minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and its leadership cadre and its permanent representative at the United Nations in implementing Iraq's quiet, balanced and moderate policy in the international community in general contributed to Iraq's assumption of the post, which is a diplomatic victory that strengthens the status of Iraq at the UN level. the parties".

Edited June 7, 2018 by DWS112

steveh12 · June 8, 2018

Thank You!

yota691 · June 8, 2018

Election of Iraq as Vice-President of the General Assembly of the United Nations

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The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session, considering that the appointment of Iraq to the post is a diplomatic victory.

"Iraq was elected as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session," said ministry spokesman Ahmed Mahjoub. " Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in implementing the sustainable development agenda for 2030, as well as actively contributing to the development of the General Assembly's working methods. And strengthening the role of Iraq in the international arena '.

yota691 · June 8, 2018

Election of Iraq as Vice-President of the General Assembly of the United Nations

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The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly, noting that the implementation of the policy of Iraq quiet, balanced and moderate in the international community contributed to Iraq's position.

"The Ministry announces the election of Iraq as the Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session. Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in the implementation of the sustainable development agenda for the year 2030, in addition to actively contributing to the development of methods," ministry spokesman Ahmad Mahjoub said in a statement. The work of the General Assembly and the strengthening of Iraq's role in the international arena. "

He added that "the efforts of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry represented by its minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and its leadership cadre and its permanent representative in the United Nations in the implementation of the policy of Iraq quiet, balanced and moderate in the international community in general contributed to the assumption of Iraq for the post mentioned," noting that "it is a diplomatic victory to strengthen the status of Iraq At the UN level and multilateral relations. "

yota691 · June 9, 2018

Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly

09/6/2018 12:00 am

In a new diplomatic victory ..

Baghdad / Al-Sabah

The Foreign Ministry announced the election of Iraq as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly 73, considering that the post is a diplomatic victory that strengthens Iraq's international standing.

"Iraq was elected as Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session," ministry spokesman Ahmad Mahjoub said in a statement. "Iraq looks forward to playing a pivotal role in the implementation of the 2030 sustainable development agenda, In developing the methods of work of the General Assembly and strengthening the role of Iraq in the international arena ».
Mahjoub added that «the effort of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry represented by its Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari and its cadre leadership and its permanent representative in the United Nations in the implementation of the policy of Iraq calm and balanced and moderate in the international community in general, contributed to Iraq's position on the said post», saying that «this is a diplomatic victory strengthens From the status of Iraq at the level of the United Nations and multilateral relations ».
On the other hand, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry denied reports that the "expulsion" of a Saudi diplomat from Iraq on the pretext of "interference" in the Iraqi elections, Mahjoub said in a statement received «morning» a copy of it: «There is no truth to what was reported by some media from The expulsion of a Saudi diplomat from Iraq under the pretext of interfering in the Iraqi elections ».

yota691 · June 15, 2018

Security Council extends mandate of UNAMI in Iraq

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The United Nations Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 May 2019. The

Council's resolution, which was drafted by the United States of America before the end of the current mandate of UNAMI, Due to Washington's desire to adopt the state early in anticipation of the possibility of an escalation in political tensions that arose after the parliamentary elections on May 12, reported the agency "Anatolia".

Resolution No. 2421 provided "the intention of the Security Council to review the mandate of the Mission by 31 May 2019 or earlier in the event of a request by the Government of Iraq".

The resolution also requested the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterich, to "report to the members of the Council every three months on the progress that has been made towards the fulfillment of all the tasks of the Mission."

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), whose mandate is renewed by the Security Council in July of each year, is a political mission established by Security Council resolution 1500 of 2003.

UNAMI provides advice and assistance to the Government and the people of Iraq in several areas, To facilitate the regional dialogue between Iraq and its neighbors, to promote the protection of human rights, judicial and legal reform, and to work with government partners and civil society to coordinate the humanitarian and development efforts of United Nations agencies And bounded funds and programs.

yota691 · June 15, 2018

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 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.

yota691 · June 15, 2018

Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2421 (2018), Security Council Extends Mandate of Iraq Mission, with Priority Focus on Inclusive Political Dialogue

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14 JUNE 2018
SECURITY COUNCIL
8285TH MEETING (AM)

The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) by 10 months until 31 May 2019, adopting a streamlined text that would advance the Mission’s role in the Middle East nation’s post‑conflict reconstruction and reconciliation.

Unanimously adopting resolution 2421 (2018), the Council decided that the Special Representative of the Secretary‑General and UNAMI would, at the request of the Government of Iraq, give priority to the provision of advice, support and assistance to the Government and people of Iraq on advancing inclusive political dialogue and national and community‑level reconciliation.

More specifically, by the terms of the resolution, the Special Representative and the Mission would assist the Government and relevant institutions in such areas as electoral processes, constitutional review, and regional dialogue and cooperation on matters including border security, energy, environment, water and refugees.

In coordination with the Government, UNAMID would also — among other things — promote, support and facilitate the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safe, orderly and voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons, as well as the coordination and implementation of programmes to improve Iraq’s capacity to provide civil, social and essential services to its people.

Also by the terms of the resolution, the Mission would promote accountability and support the work of the investigative team established by resolution 2379 (2017) to collect, store and preserve evidence in Iraq of acts that could amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

Furthermore, it would assist the Government in ensuring the participation, involvement and representation of women at all levels, and participate in efforts to strengthen child protection.

Walter Miller (United States) said the renewal marked the Mission’s first major overhaul since resolution 1770 (2007) was adopted 11 years ago, noting that Council members decided to extend this year’s mandate for a period of 10 months to better align with the United Nations budget cycle. The document had been trimmed down from seven to two pages of text, although it was important to note the complexity of the challenges UNAMI and Iraq faced moving forward. He stressed the need to coordinate closely with other United Nations agencies in Iraq to ensure continuity of efforts on humanitarian and development issues on the national and community levels. The World Bank was doing great work to stabilize Iraq’s financial footing, although more effort was needed on sustainable development, particularly concerning the country’s water issues and the dust storms that plagued the Iraqi people.

Carl Orrenius Skau (Sweden) welcomed the inclusion of an operative women, peace and security component in UNAMI’s mandate, which would allow the Mission to further enhance its efforts to ensure women’s full and meaningful participation in the political process. Sweden also welcomed the inclusion of a component aimed at strengthening child protection efforts in Iraq, with a focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of children in UNAMI’s mandate.

The meeting began at 10:02 a.m. and ended at 10:09 a.m.

Resolution

The full text of resolution 2421 (2018) reads as follows:

“The Security Council,

“Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500 (2003), 1546 (2004), 1557 (2004), 1619 (2005), 1700 (2006), 1770 (2007), 1830 (2008), 1883 (2009), 1936 (2010), 2001 (2011), 2061 (2012), 2110 (2013), 2169 (2014), 2233 (2015), 2299 (2016), 2379 (2017), and reiterating resolution 2107 (2013) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, and the values set forth in 2367 (2017),

“Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, and emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people of Iraq, the region and the international community, particularly in light of Iraq’s victory over the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh),

“Supporting Iraq in addressing the challenges it faces as it turns to the task of post‑conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, including the requirement to meet the needs of all Iraqis, including women, youth, children, displaced persons and persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities,

“1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 May 2019;

“2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary‑General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary‑General (document S/2018/430), shall

(a) prioritize the provision of advice, support and assistance to the Government and people of Iraq on advancing inclusive, political dialogue and national and community‑level reconciliation;

(b) further advise, support, and assist:

(i) the Government of Iraq and the Independent High Electoral Commission on the development of processes for holding elections and referenda;

(ii) the Government of Iraq and the Council of Representatives on constitutional review, the implementation of constitutional provisions, as well as on the development of processes acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries;

(iii) the Government of Iraq on facilitating regional dialogue and cooperation, including on issues of border security, energy, environment, water, and refugees;

(iv) the Government of Iraq with progress on security sector reform efforts, on planning, funding and implementing reintegration programmes for former members of armed groups, where and as appropriate, in coordination with other multinational entities;

(c) promote, support and facilitate, in coordination with the Government of Iraq:

(i) the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safe, orderly and voluntary return, as appropriate, of refugees and displaced persons, including through the efforts of the United Nations country team;

(ii) the coordination and implementation of programmes to improve Iraq’s capacity to provide effective civil, social and essential services for its people and continue active donor coordination of critical reconstruction and assistance programmes;

(iii) Iraqi, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and other efforts on economic reform, capacity‑building and setting conditions for sustainable development, including through coordination with national and regional organizations and, as appropriate, civil society, donors and other international institutions;

(iv) the contributions of UN agencies, funds, and programmes to the objectives outlined in this resolution under the unified leadership of the Secretary‑General through the Special Representative for Iraq, supported by their designated Deputy;

(d) promote accountability and the protection of human rights, and judicial and legal reform, in order to strengthen the rule of law in Iraq, in addition to supporting the work of the investigative team established in resolution 2379 (2017);

(e) approach gender mainstreaming as a cross‑cutting issue throughout its mandate and to advise and assist the Government of Iraq in ensuring the participation, involvement and representation of women at all levels;

(f) and assist Government of Iraq and United Nations country team efforts to strengthen child protection, including the rehabilitation and reintegration of children;

“3. Recognizes that security of United Nations personnel is essential for UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the Government of Iraq to continue to provide security and logistical support to the United Nations presence in Iraq;

“4. Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI by 31 May 2019 or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;

“5. Welcomes the results of the independent external assessment of UNAMI as requested by resolution 2367 (2017), its findings and its recommendations, and encourages UNAMI, the Secretariat and United Nations agencies, offices, funds and programs to implement those recommendations;

“6. Requests the Secretary‑General to report to the Council every three months on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s responsibilities, including actions taken in response to the independent external assessment;

“7. Decides to remain seized of the matter.”

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yota691 · June 15, 2018

SC/13380

14 JUNE 2018

SECURITY COUNCIL

8285TH MEETING (AM)