Israeli hints bombarded the port of Beirut and Iraq

[southbeach]

gonna be worth it guys

[Half Crazy Runner]

1 hour ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

 

Yep . . . like my daughter ( she's been in this as long as I ) says; " after 16 years of this " kinda pain " Dad - Its like being constipated and giving birth at the same time. " I have allot of respect for women. I don't EVER want to experience that much pain. 

. .  .and I thought getting hit with shrapnel in the back hurt like hell. . . apparently that ain't even close.

 

10YL+6&

 

As the mother of 2 kids, I can attest to the pain ..  But it sure is worth it!

As I’m also sure that the joy we will experience when this is finally over will be well worth the many years of waiting. 

[10 YEARS LATER]

1 hour ago, Half Crazy Runner said:

 

As the mother of 2 kids, I can attest to the pain ..  But it sure is worth it!

As I’m also sure that the joy we will experience when this is finally over will be well worth the many years of waiting. 

 

Agreed HCR . . . the kids ( all grown now ) worth it. I promise U I'll be ecstatic when we reach that day of days.  

[screwball]

Ask the gurus they know everything 

[6ly410]

The Security Council renews its support to Iraq for further efforts and reconstruction

 Articles 01/07/2019 09:45 AM | Number of readings: 1

http://alahadnews.net/index.php/permalink/164518.html

Al-Ahed News - Baghdad

The UN Security Council renewed its support for Iraq's efforts in recovery, stability, reconstruction and reconciliation to meet the needs of all Iraqis .

"Council members visited the first of its kind in the period from 28 to 29 June last year to Iraq and Kuwait," the council said in a statement. "Members of the Council expressed their gratitude to the Government of Kuwait, United Nations, to facilitate the visit . "

The statement praised "the continued support of the Government of Kuwait in its efforts to achieve stability and prosperity." He noted "the challenges facing Iraq in the transition to a post-conflict environment, including the provision of basic services ."

Council members stressed "the need for economic reform, attracting more investment into the interior, and regional economic integration to better address the aspirations and concerns of the Iraqi people ."

"During the visit, the members of the Security Council discussed the humanitarian situation in Iraq and stressed the importance of a safe, dignified and voluntary return to all internally displaced persons affected by the conflict, including in areas liberated from a sympathetic organization," and stressed their support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq And the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, Jenin Hines Blachart .

"Members of the Security Council stressed the importance of supporting the efforts of the UN investigation team to enhance accountability for crimes committed by the Da'ash organization under resolution 2379 (2017), with full respect for Iraq's sovereignty and jurisdiction over crimes committed on its territory, " the statement said. Finished

[salt-life]

President Trump signed for another year of EO-13303 at the end of May this year. As soon as the debt is fully paid to Kuwait "hopefully" the president will cancel EO-13303 and Iraq can enter the world market. A lot of moving parts are coming together and this is one of them that needs to happen as well.

[yota691]

The UN appoints an international expert in coordination with the Iraqi parliament to build the capacity of its deputies

Political | 12:35 - 01/07/2019

 

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters 
) - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iraq announced on Monday the appointment of an international expert in coordination with the Iraqi parliament to build the capacity of its deputies. 
The program, in a letter to the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hassan al-Kaabi, it was decided "to bring an international expert to work with the Iraqi Council of Representatives to coordinate with the House of Representatives and to formulate an integrated project document." 
The paper added that "the document includes dialogue sessions to develop all the details related to the objectives to be achieved, including building the capacity of members of Parliament with regard to leaving the traditional budget or budget known as the balance and the transition to start preparing the budget programs and plans and the ability to follow the National Plan for Sustainable Development 2030, To cooperate with the legislative authority on related issues. "
The program appreciated Al-Kaabi's role in "supporting active cooperation with the UN mission in the interests of the Iraqi citizen."

[6ly410]

 

[Theseus]

On 6/29/2019 at 11:16 PM, 10 YEARS LATER said:

Okay Iraq . . . you demanded more International support system" rel="">support . . . that international support system" rel="">support just called you out to get this done and they said they would " support system" rel="">support the implementation "  Whadaya gonna do now ?

 

10YL+6&

Take a holiday and go to Mecca World.

[10 YEARS LATER]

1 hour ago, Theseus said:

Take a holiday and go to Mecca World.

 

You're probably correct . . . I hear tell the Goat Hair Cotton Candy is superb.

[Reez]

18 hours ago, yota691 said:

The UN appoints an international expert in coordination with the Iraqi parliament to build the capacity of its deputies

Political | 12:35 - 01/07/2019

 

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters 
) - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iraq announced on Monday the appointment of an international expert in coordination with the Iraqi parliament to build the capacity of its deputies. 
The program, in a letter to the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hassan al-Kaabi, it was decided "to bring an international expert to work with the Iraqi Council of Representatives to coordinate with the House of Representatives and to formulate an integrated project document." 
The paper added that "the document includes dialogue sessions to develop all the details related to the objectives to be achieved, including building the capacity of members of Parliament with regard to leaving the traditional budget or budget known as the balance and the transition to start preparing the budget programs and plans and the ability to follow the National Plan for Sustainable Development 2030, To cooperate with the legislative authority on related issues. "
The program appreciated Al-Kaabi's role in "supporting active cooperation with the UN mission in the interests of the Iraqi citizen."

The paper added that "the document includes dialogue sessions to develop all the details related to the objectives to be achieved, including building the capacity of members of Parliament with regard to leaving the traditional budget or budget known as the balance and the transition to start preparing the budget programs and plans and the ability to follow the National Plan for Sustainable Development 2030😁👍👍nice moving forward from the old fashion way

[yota691]

Mr. Ammar al-Hakim told a UN official: Opposing wisdom is not targeting anyone

Release Date: 2019/7/2 9:35 • 206 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The head of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, on Tuesday, that opposition to the stream of national wisdom is not aimed at anyone, but aims to assess the course of the government.

A statement by the Office of the leader of the National Wisdom Current, received a copy of the {Euphrates News}, that, the head of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim received in his office in Baghdad, the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Balashkart and discussed with it the latest political situation locally and regionally and the extent of the impact of Iraq and its impact " 
The statement said that" Mr. Ammar al-Hakim discussed with Balashkhar the opposition file adopted by the current national wisdom at the current stage, "stressing the need to" understand the role of the opposition and its support for the role in the stability of the political system and the establishment of the two wings of democracy in the next phase with renewed call to Recharge the loan Of visions and ideas for more as an experiment Iraqi cured unique. "
The statement quoted Mr. Hakim as saying that "opposition to wisdom is not aimed at anyone but aims to correct the course and correct the mistakes and assess the course of the government," stressing the need to "complete the government cab and the end of this file long enough and allow the Iraqi competencies to fill positions." 
For its part, the representative of the United Nations, according to the statement that "the international organization will give the opposition similar attention to the rest of the political blocs, especially in the field of training as well as to confirm the support of the United Nations for Iraq."

[yota691]

UN announces its suppor t for the next government of Kurdistan

Political | 02:43 - 02/07/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's special representative for Iraq, Janine Hennes-Plachardt, announced Tuesday the support of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) program. 
Barzani's press office said in a statement that the latter met today with Blakshart and discussed developments and issues related to Iraq and the region, as well as the issue of the formation of a new cab of the Kurdistan Regional Government, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and the situation in areas of Article 140, Emphasize the treatment of differences according to the Constitution. " 
The statement added that "Barzani pleased to highlight during the meeting on the role of the United Nations on the resolution of outstanding issues, and the normalization of the situation in Kirkuk, and the reconstruction of the regions of war against the organization is urging, the United Nations monitoring and supervision on the issue of reconstruction of these areas is necessary" .
For its part, Blaschart expressed his happiness with "the steps taken in the formation of the new cab of the Kurdistan Regional Government, and progress in relations between Erbil and Baghdad." 
And announced the support of the United Nations for "the program of the next government, and its efforts in the field of reforms, and to address outstanding differences and issues."

[Butifldrm]

UN Security Council makes First-ever Visit to Iraq

1st July 2019 in Security

Five years on from ISIL ‘caliphate’ proclamation in Iraq, Security Council makes first-ever visit

The UN Security Council has concluded a first-ever visit to Iraq on Saturday, five years on from the proclamation, by the ISIL terrorist group, of a “caliphate” in the country.

The visit, which also took in a trip to Kuwait, saw the members meet senior government, UN and humanitarian officials to discuss the development of Iraq, the humanitarian situation, and the ongoing security challenges faced by the Government.

Council members noted that the visit underscored their support for Iraq’s continued post-conflict recovery, and reconciliation efforts to meet the needs of all Iraqis, and emphasized the importance of the sovereignty and security of Iraq.

They also addressed the importance of funding the recovery, in meetings with World Bank representative Ghassan Khoja, which covered the effective follow-up of international pledges, including those made at the 2018 Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq.

Effective government and corruption issues raised

Recent political developments in Iraq, including progress towards the full formation of the Government, were welcomed by the Security Council members, who recognized the importance of an administration that upholds the values of the country’s constitution, responding to the needs of all Iraqis, including women, youth, children, displaced persons, and persons belonging to all ethnic and religious groups.

The engagement of the national Government in resolving outstanding issues with the Kurdish Regional Government, was also singled out for praise by the members, and the issue of corruption was raised, particularly efforts towards implementing the 2018-2022 National Government program, which includes addressing corruption, and strengthening viable state institutions.

Humanitarian and security concerns

The humanitarian situation, including the delivery of basic services, remains challenging in Iraq, and the members underscored the importance of all persons internally displaced by conflict, including in areas liberated from ISIL. The need for economic reform, investment, and regional economic integration to better address the aspirations and concerns of the Iraqi people, was also noted.

Support for the UN Assistance Mission for IRAQ (UNAMI) mandate to support and assist the Government of Iraq to promote inclusive political dialogue; national, regional and community-level reconciliation and cooperation; and security and justice reform, was reaffirmed by the Security Council representatives. They also commended the Government of Iraq’s efforts, in association with local and regional authorities, to counter terrorism and encouraged them to further their coordination.

A UN investigative team set up to hold ISIL accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, must remain independent and impartial, ensure its Iraqi members benefit from international expertise on the team, and make every effort to share knowledge and technical assistance with Iraq, the members insisted.

They added that the team, UNITAD – the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL – must operate with full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and its jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory.

https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2019/07/01/un-security-council-makes-first-ever-visit-to-iraq/

[Butifldrm]

Iran says several suspected US spies face possible death sentences

Judiciary spokesperson did not specify the number of suspects who are facing possible death sentences. 

 

Updated 8 sec ago

REUTERS

July 02, 201909:37

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Iranian officials said some of the arrested held dual citizenship

A defence ministry former contract employee was executed last year on charges of spying

DUBAI: Iranian prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for several suspects arrested last year for spying for the United States in military and nuclear bodies, state media reported on Tuesday, as tensions rise with Washington over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran said in August it had arrested “tens of spies” in state bodies, many of whom were dual nationals.
In June, Iran said it executed a former contract employee of the defense ministry aerospace body on charges of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency.
Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said an unspecified number of suspects, arrested less than a year ago, faced possible death sentences in military tribunals, state television reported.
“Two of the defendants, who were not military, have received long prison terms,” Esmaili added, without giving details.
Iran announced on Monday it had amassed more low-enriched uranium than permitted under a 2015 nuclear deal, a move denounced by President Donald Trump as “playing with fire” amid concerns about deepening US-Iranian confrontation.
The initiative marked Tehran’s first major shift from the provisions of the pact since the United States pulled out of it more than a year ago.
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the move was not a violation of the accord, arguing that Iran was exercising its right to respond to the US walkout.

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1519426/middle-east

[Butifldrm]

The deputies are Haifa Kazem Abbas Amin 

MP Haifa Al-Amin is attending an official meeting with the UN Security Council delegation

 July 2, 2019

On 29/6/2019, MP Haifaa Al-Ameen, Chairperson of the Committee on Women, Family and Childhood, attended an official meeting with the delegation of the UN Security Council, chaired by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi. 
The deputy secretary in her intervention to the near lack of representation of women in the Iraqi government, noting that the treatment may be the enactment of the law quota women in the executive authority. 
The Secretary raised the issue of the empowerment of women, which is supposed to be an economic empowerment as a UN objective in the agenda of the relevant United Nations bodies and the UN Security Council and through investments in this regard and to adopt a law on equality between women and men adopted by the member states of the Security Council.
The visit of the representatives of the 15 member states of the Security Council came to support Iraq after its victory over Dahesh, to deal with the provocative effects of intellectual extremism and its effects, to strengthen national reconciliation among the Iraqi people and to support the development of Iraq's economy through investments. And new laws to be passed.

http://ar.parliament.iq/2019/07/02/النائبة-هيفاء-الامين-تحضر-اجتماعا/

[6ly410]

The Kurdistan Regional Government calls on Baghdad to expedite the resolution of outstanding problems, especially oil and budget files

Editorial date: 2019/7/2 23:51 • 255 times read

http://alforatnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=202499

 

{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Student Qubad Talabani, deputy head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Baghdad government necessarily to speed up the treatment of outstanding problems, especially the oil and budget files.

This came during a meeting in Erbil on Tuesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jinin Hines Blaschart.
According to the provincial government statement, Qubad Talabani, during the meeting, highlighted the outstanding problems between the Kurdistan region and Baghdad, stressing the need to speed up the treatment of these outstanding problems, especially with regard to the oil and budget.
On the situation in Kirkuk, Talabani stressed "the normalization of the situation in the province of Kirkuk, and the continuation of the implementation of Article 140 constitutional, and work all parties to promote coexistence and harmony."
Talabani said "the vision of the nation's leader, Mam Jalal, on how to deal with the file of Kirkuk and described the difficult surgical operation, which must work with precision and promote the spirit of tolerance and harmony in the city."
He stressed "the need for the continuation of the next government in the reform project, especially the reorganization of the banking system in the Kurdistan region and the continuing reform in the Ministry of Peshmerga."

Edited July 3, 2019 by 6ly410

[aj1]

I second that idea

[Butifldrm]

 

2019/07/03 12:42

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• Section: Iraq
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The UN Security Council has told the government the need to organize the work of the security forces

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A member of the Riyadh-Masoudi alliance announced on Wednesday the government's decision to organize a popular rally, saying members of the UN Security Council had told the government to make tough decisions to regulate the work of security forces.

"The visit of the UN Security Council to Iraq and its meeting with the three presidencies were motivated by Western countries, especially the United States and the European Union," Massoudi told local media.

"The Security Council has informed Iraq of the need for new changes in the security and political system and not to be dragged into the axis of Iran and stop attacks against Western interests and in the absence of an urgent resolution, the Security Council will take decisions against Iraq, including the return to the seventh item and even the withdrawal of oil companies from Iraq and even Impose some sanctions. "

Masoudi pointed out that "the government issued the order Diwani immediately after the visit to organize the work of the crowd and integration with the armed forces to ensure the survival of oil companies in Iraq and keep diplomatic missions."

Follow the obelisk

 

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/174107/سائرون-مجلس-الامن-الدولي-ابلغوا-الحكومة-بضرورة-تنظيم-عمل-القوات-الامنية

[nannab]

Every one is getting on Iraq's case to get things done.

Good morning Butifldrm and DV  

[Butifldrm]

A deputy for others reveals the scenes of the Diwani command of the crowd and the role of the Security Council in its issuance

12:15 - 03/07/2019

 

  

Information / Baghdad ..

MP for the coalition of moving Riad al - Masoudi, Wednesday, about the scenes of the government issuing it on the organization of work Diwani popular crowd , noting that the UN Security Council members have told the government to issue strict decisions to regulate the work of the security forces.

"The visit of the UN Security Council to Iraq and its meeting with the three presidencies were motivated by Western countries, especially the United States and the European Union," Masoudi said in a statement .

"The Security Council delegation informed Iraq of the need for new changes in the security and political system and not to be dragged into the axis of Iran and stop attacks against Western interests. In the absence of an urgent resolution, the Security Council will take decisions against Iraq , Iraq and the imposition of some sanctions. "

Masoudi pointed out that "the government issued the order Diwani immediately after the visit to organize the work of the crowd and integration with the armed forces to ensure the survival of oil companies in Iraq and to keep diplomatic missions."

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/07/03/415485/

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6 hours ago, nannab said:

Every one is getting on Iraq's case to get things done.

Good morning Butifldrm and DV  

 

Too right .... but does Iraq care  -  guess we’ll find out .... Folks have been after Iraq for a while, but they seem to marching to the beating of their own goat 🐐 skin drum 🥁.

.... infuriating, aren’t they. 

 

A most pleasant 4th of July weekend to you Nannab 💥

 

10YL+6&

[Mary B]

Masoudi: Security Council pressed Iraq and waved back to Chapter VII

 

 

 

The deputy of the Alliance of " Saaron " Riad Masoudi, the scenes of the issuance of Diwani order to organize the popular mobilization, noting that the members of the UN Security Council told the government to make tough decisions to regulate the work of security forces. 

"The visit of the UN Security Council delegation to Iraq and his meeting with the three presidencies were motivated by Western countries, especially the United States and the European Union," Massoudi told a news briefing. 

"The UN Security Council delegation informed Iraq of new changes in the security and political system and not to be dragged into the axis of Iran and stop attacks against Western interests," he said, adding that the delegation informed the government that if an urgent decision is not made, Against Iraq, including the return to the seventh item and the withdrawal of oil companies and even impose some sanctions . "

Masoudi said: "Abdul-Mahdi issued a decree Diwani immediately after the visit, to organize the work of the crowd and integration with the armed forces to ensure the survival of oil companies in Iraq and keep diplomatic missions." 

 

 

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[6ly410]

Norway reaffirms commitment to stabilizing Iraq with new contribution

 

 Basnews English 06/07/2019 - 13:39 Published in World

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/world/531767

BAGHDAD (UNAMI) — The Government of Norway and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a partnership agreement today for USD 9 million (NOK 75 million) to support stabilization and recovery efforts for Iraq post-ISIL.

Norway’s contribution will be channelled through UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS) which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from ISIL. This is Norway’s 10th contribution to FFS since 2015, bringing its total contributions to USD 45,000,000 (NOK 376,200,000). Norway is the 7th largest contributor of the 27 donors that fund the FFS.

Based on priorities identified by the Government of Iraq and local authorities, FFS helps quickly repair essential public infrastructure, boosts the capacity of local government, and provides short-term employment opportunities.

“Our biggest priority at the moment is to focus on areas that were the longest-held territories by ISIL and the last to be liberated,” says Resident Representative of UNDP, Zena Ali-Ahmad.

“These areas have experienced lower returns, and through UNDP and partners’ stabilization efforts we’re working hard to bring people back home. This generous contribution from Norway is critical in helping us achieve this important objective.”

“Our gratitude goes to the Government of Norway for all the support, and for reaffirming its commitment to not only stabilizing Iraq but securing long-term prosperity for its people,” adds Ms Ali-Ahmad.

At the request of the Government of Iraq, UNDP established the Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS) in June 2015 to facilitate the return of displaced Iraqis, lay the groundwork for reconstruction and recovery, and safeguard against the resurgence of violence. This is done through rehabilitating essential infrastructure and restoring basic services. To date, UNDP’s Funding Facility has implemented more than 2,500 projects in key critical areas of Anbar, Salah al-Din, Diyala, Kirkuk and Ninewa, with another 600 in the pipeline, pending additional funds.

[yota691]

The United Nations notes 5 observations on the situation in Iraq

Political | 02:27 - 08/07/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - The 
UN Secretary-General's envoy, Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security, Peter Drenan, on Monday, made five comments on the situation in Iraq. 
He presented Drennan, his report to the United Nations after the end of his visit to Iraq and Jordan to assess the security situation in the two countries. " 
The most important policies included in it about 
Iraq: the improved security situation , including encouraging investment and allow international organizations of the United Nations and diplomatic missions and other mission work 
widely. Praised the role of the Iraqi government and the Prime Minister 's Office through the National operations Center in facilitating international agencies from knowledge of the functions of the center role of the United Nations with regard to the political, humanitarian and development 
aspects. emphasis on the role of the United Nations in the face of 
extremism. the report confirmed ASTM Rar the work of humanitarian organizations in Iraq.
The objective of the Iraqi government is to work on the return of the displaced to their places of residence, provision of services and education, rehabilitation of the infrastructure of liberated cities and the importance of the United Nations as a key partner in supporting these efforts.