Israeli hints bombarded the port of Beirut and Iraq

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UNAMI expresses its disappointment after the announcement of the government of Abdul Mahdi

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UN special envoy to Iraq Jan Kubic on Thursday expressed deep concern over the lack of any representation of women among the ministers in the new government of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi .

 The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said in a statement, today, October 25, 20187, that Kubish, welcomed the partial formation of the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi, and expressed the hope of the completion of the ministerial cabin as soon as possible, noting that "the new government should work To strengthen the security and law and order, to provide public services and to renew the country's economy in order to create employment opportunities for young youth. "

"The representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations has expressed frustration at the lack of women's representation so far in the new cabinet," she said. "There are excellent female figures and qualifications to go into politics, take up professional positions and ignore their potential to miss important opportunities in Iraq."

It should be noted that the cabinet cab of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, which was voted during the session of the House of Representatives yesterday evening, and included 14 ministers were women without representation.

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http://www.nrttv.com/AR/News.aspx?id=5809&MapID=2

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I get what they’re on about/agreed .... Good God, he just got there: cut the Cat some slack

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obviously UNAMI isn't holding any Dinar.

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The United Nations encourages Parliament to select women candidates for vacant ministerial posts

03:14 - 27/10/2018

 

 

 

The United Nations encourages Parliament to select women candidates for vacant ministerial posts

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05-11-2018 12:15 PM

Kubic stresses to Abdul Mahdi the suppor t of the United Nations for Iraq and the Iraqi government

 

 

 

Baghdad / News

The head of the UN mission in Iraq Jan Kubic to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Monday, the support of the United Nations to Iraq and the Iraqi government , while stressing the importance of the support of the international community to Iraq in the next phase.

"The Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received today, the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jan Kubic ," indicating that "during the meeting discussed the political and security situation in the country and the processes of stability and reconstruction and the United Nations programs Future in Iraq '.

The Kubiš according to the statement 'UN support for Iraq and the Iraqi government , headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi , and continued to work with the international community to assist in the reconstruction , while Abdul - Mahdi stressed the importance of the international community 's support for Iraq during the next phase after that achieved victory over terrorism and move to the country 's reconstruction and investment and provide stage Services and job opportunities'.

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Hakim comments on US sanctions against Iran

10:47 - 05/11/2018

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The 
head of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, on Monday suspended US economic sanctions against Iran, accusing the United States of being unique in its decisions against Tehran. 
"Hakim received today, the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations," Jan Kubic, "and discussed with him the developments of the Iraqi political and regional and international developments," the Information Office of Hakim said in a statement received by Mawazine News. 
The statement added that "the meeting stressed the need to end the suffering of the Iraqi people through the provision of services and provide a decent life for its children and the elimination of corruption." 
Al-Hakim expressed his astonishment at Washington's unilateral decisions against Tehran, saying it was "a dangerous precedent and has unfortunate consequences for the humanitarian and international community."
He stressed "solidarity with the Iranian people and is exposed to this unjust blockade," calling on the international organization in Iraq to "provide a greater role and support internally and in the corridors of the United Nations." 
For his part, praised Kubic, "the position of the stream of wisdom in his mandate to the Prime Minister and the selection of ministers and continued support him, and the march of millions to visit the forty and its great humanitarian implications." 
The new US sanctions against Iran entered into force on Monday morning, targeting several important economic sectors, and the sanctions list will include more than 600 people and companies in Iran.

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Kubic assured Abdul Mahdi of the United Nations support for Iraq and the new government

 

 

BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday stressed the importance of the international community's support for Iraq in the next phase, while the head of the UN mission in Iraq Jan Kubic stressed the support of the United Nations for Iraq and the Iraqi government,

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said that the latter "received the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jan Kubic, and discussed during the meeting the political and security situation in the country and the processes of stability and reconstruction and future programs of the United Nations in Iraq."

"The UN support for Iraq and for the Iraqi government headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi and the ongoing work with the international community to help rebuild it," Kubic said.

"The importance of the international community's support for Iraq during the next stage after the victory over terrorism and move to the stage of reconstruction of the country and investment and the provision of services and employment opportunities."

It is noteworthy that the House of Representatives voted on the twenty-fifth of last month to give confidence to Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and 14 ministers in a meeting held in the presence of nearly 220 deputies.

The vote on granting the new government the confidence of parliament, calls from political blocs and actors that said they did not vote for the president and his ministers, the need to audit the files of the new ministers to engage some of the "terrorist" and included the decisions of the accountability and justice, including Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Obeidi and Minister of Communications Naim Rubaie, according to those parties.

The calls for a re-examination of candidates for the rest of the ministerial cabins have escalated as activists in social networking sites have warned of signs of an alliance of terrorism and corruption and infiltration of the new government through the quota system.

In addition to the victory of figures accused of criminal misdemeanors also warned activists of attempts to buy positions, primarily the post of Minister of Defense, stressing that the ministries need to specialists and not those who sold their debts with money. "

http://aynaliraqnews.com/index.php?aa=news&id22=107979

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The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is undertaking a project to restore the affected area in Hit

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The director of the al-Baghdadi district of Anbar province Sharhabil al-Obeidi, on Saturday, that UNDP has undertaken a project to restore the role affected by military and terrorist operations in areas west of the city of Ramadi.

"A delegation from UNDP visited Hit and met with members of the local government for the purpose of launching a project to renovate the houses damaged by the terrorist operations," al-Obeidi said in a statement.

Al-Obeidi said that "the delegation toured the judiciary and al-Baghdadi district and learned about the proportions of the great destruction caused by the gangs to encourage criminal bombings dozens of houses during the control of the judiciary."

He explained that "the first phase will include the reconstruction and rehabilitation of more than 200 homes and it is hoped to launch the project within the next few days within the humanitarian plan to support the efforts and stability of liberated areas in all cities of the province." Ending 12 /

https://www.almaalomah.com/2018/11/10/362802/

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Tuesday ... Security Council to hold a meeting on the situation in Iraq

 

 

 

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The United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting on the situation in Iraq next Tuesday at 10 am New York time (6 pm Baghdad time). 

"During the meeting, the Special Representative will be briefed on the developments in Iraq and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)," a statement from the UN mission in Iraq said.

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Media Advisory: UN Security Council meeting on situation concerning Iraq | Tuesday, 13 November 2018 [EN/AR]

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Published on 11 Nov 2018

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The United Nations Security Council will hold a session on the situation concerning Iraq on Tuesday, 13 November 2018, at 10:00 a.m. New York time (6:00 p.m. Baghdad time). Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, is expected to brief the session shortly after it commences.

Special Representative Ján Kubiš will brief on developments in Iraq and the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The latest report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council can be found on: http://bit.ly/2fzjify

The session will be broadcast live at: http://webtv.un.org/ and simultaneous Arabic interpretation will be available.

Text of the SRSG’s briefing will be disseminated and posted on the website www.uniraq.org, and on Facebook.com/UnitedNationsIraq, Twitter.com/UNIraq

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Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Meets Deputy Special Representative of Secretary-General of United Nations in Iraq (UNAMI)

11.11.2018

The Undersecretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Hazem Al-Youssafi, received the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, Mrs. Alice Warlope. After the exchange of greetings, the Undersecretary expressed his thanks and appreciation for the efforts of the UN Assistance Mission in various humanitarian and relief fields and resolving the outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait, expressing the hope for continued cooperation between Iraq and the UNAMI mission at all political and humanitarian levels.

Undersecretary stated that next week Iraq will deliver the Kuwaiti Archive after efforts exerted by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry in cooperation with the competent Iraqi authorities and in compliance with the resolutions of the Security Council in this regard, the most recent of which is Resolution No. (2107) of 2013 which includes Kuwaiti TV archives. The undersecretary also stated that the date will be before the briefing for the final report to be presented by the Secretary General of the United Nations (Mr. Antonio Guterres) on 13/11/2018. He also called for the presence of UN representatives as an observer of the event and to include it in the UN Secretary-General's final report, which will be presented at the briefing to the UN Security Council.

On her part, Mrs. Alice Warpole thanked the undersecretary  for the good reception and expressed her happiness for these efforts, which will have a positive and important impact in addressing and ending the file between Iraq and Kuwait and relevant to Security Council resolutions. She also confirmed that the report of the UN Secretary-General will include in the briefing that Iraq has handed over the Kuwaiti archives to the Kuwaiti side and that she will inform the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister during her upcoming visit to Kuwait.

https://www.mofa.gov.iq/en/news/28772/foreign-ministry-undersecretary-meets-deputy-special-representative-of-secretary-general-of-united-nations-in-iraq-unami

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On her part, Mrs. Alice Warpole thanked the undersecretary  for the good reception and expressed her happiness for these efforts, which will have a positive and important impact in addressing and ending the file between Iraq and Kuwait and relevant to Security Council resolutions. She also confirmed that the report of the UN Secretary-General will include in the briefing that Iraq has handed over the Kuwaiti archives to the Kuwaiti side and that she will inform the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister during her upcoming visit to Kuwait.

 

ALL Good News HERE!!!

 

Could be a sign the sticking point with UN resolutions pertaining to Kuwaiti relief are NOW a thing of the PAST!!!

 

Go Moola Nova!

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Iraq announces financial reward for anyone reporting missing Kuwaiti remains

BAGHDAD - The Ministry of Defense announced on Monday, November 12, 2018, the allocation of rewarding financial rewards to those who give any information on the remains of Kuwaitis missing in Iraq

In a statement, the ministry called on "citizens who have any information on the remains of Iraqis or Kuwaitis who lost in the Gulf War, or about the missing Kuwaiti archives and Kuwaiti property that they called for.

The statement identified a phone number belonging to the Ministry of Human Rights to provide information, or through the e-government system.

 

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http://almasalah.com/ar/news/155624/العراق-يعلن-عن-مكافآة-مالية-لكل-من-يبلغ-عن-رفات-المفقودين-الكويتيين

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9:00am - 10:00am

Security Council: The situation concerning Iraq (8396th meeting)

Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2421 (2018) (S/2018/975)

Twentieth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2018/976)

 

United Nations S/RES/2299 (2016) Security Council Distr.:

 

General 25 July 2016 16-12893

 

(E) *1612893* Resolution 2299 (2016)

 

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7745th meeting, on 25 July 2016

 

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), and 2233 (2015), and resolution 2107 (2013) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, Emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people of Iraq, the region, and the international community, Reiterating its grave concern at the current security situation in Iraq as a result of the continuing presence of and threat by terrorist groups, in particular the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh) and associated armed groups, involving violations of international humanitarian law, heavy civilian casualties, including women and children, the displacement of more than three million Iraqi civilians, the systematic use of sexual violence and sexual enslavement, persecution of individuals on the basis of their religion, belief or ethnicity, and the threat to the safety of journalists, media professionals, and associated personnel, condemning the attacks perpetrated by these terrorist groups and associated armed groups against the people of Iraq in an attempt to destabilize the country and region, expressing its sympathies to the families of all victims of terror attacks, and further reiterating its commitment to Iraq’s security and territorial integrity, Noting that the presence of ISIL (Da’esh) on Iraq’s sovereign territory is a major threat to Iraq’s future, underscoring that the only way to address this threat is for all Iraqis to work together by addressing needs in the security as well as the political realm, stressing the long-term solution to the instability will require the political leadership of Iraq to make decisions that will unite the country, and emphasizing the importance of the international community supporting Iraq in this regard, S/RES/2299 (2016) 2/6 16-12893 Calling on all political entities to intensify efforts to overcome divisions and work together in an inclusive and timely political process aimed at reaching consensus on a single vision for reconciliation and strengthening Iraq’s national unity, sovereignty and independence and for Iraq’s leaders to engage in dialogue that would contribute to finding a viable and sustainable solution to the country’s current challenges, and reaffirming its belief that through its democratic institutions, in cooperation with Iraqi society, the Government of Iraq can work to address the challenges facing the country for the benefit of all Iraqis, Underscoring the need for all segments of the Iraqi population to participate in the political process, in inclusive political dialogue, including through the equal participation of women, and in the economic and social life of Iraq, to refrain from statements and actions which could aggravate tensions, to reach a comprehensive solution on the fair distribution of resources, to promote stability, to develop a just and fair solution for the nation’s disputed internal boundaries, and to work to strengthen national unity, including through cooperation between the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in the spirit of genuine partnership, and stressing the importance of a comprehensive and inclusive Iraqi-led political process to support dialogue for all those who renounce violence, have no links to international terrorist organizations, including ISIL (Da’esh), and respect the constitution, Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening governance, pursuing more substantive reforms, particularly economic and institutional reforms to improve the standard of living for all Iraqis, including by countering corruption , promoting human rights and the rule of law, improving the situation of women and girls, especially those impacted by ISIL (Da’esh), improving security and public order, including through security sector reform, and combating terrorism and sectarian violence, reiterating its support to the people and the Government of Iraq in their efforts to build a secure, stable, federal, united and democratic nation, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, and strongly emphasizing the need for the Government of Iraq to conduct, in an independent manner, full, prompt, impartial and effective investigations and hold to account those responsible for violations or abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regional cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq both in its reconciliation and political dialogue and in its fight against ISIL (Da’esh), and to prevent ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities designated by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015), from using the territories of Iraq and neighbouring States to carry out violence or other illicit acts to destabilize Iraq and the region, Recognizing that terrorism poses a threat to international peace and security and that countering this threat requires collective efforts on national, regional and international levels on the basis of respect for international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, and in this context, welcoming the efforts of the Government of Iraq and its partners to counter ISIL (Da’esh), hold it accountable for its abuses, and return stability throughout the country, and also welcoming the Government of Iraq’s successes in liberation from ISIL (Da’esh) of Sinjar, Bayji, S/RES/2299 (2016) 16-12893 3/6 Ramadi, Hit, and most recently Fallujah, marking a major step in the continuing international effort to defeat ISIL (Da’esh), Reaffirming that all parties, including armed groups and militias, must respect human rights and abide by all applicable obligations under international humanitarian law, including those to protect the civilian population, including civilians displaced from and returning to areas liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), by which both official Iraqi forces and Member States that assist them must also abide, and while acknowledging legitimate security measures to identify members of ISIL (Da’esh), calling on all parties to immediately release any arbitrarily or unlawfully detained persons, emphasizing that those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, including those involving sexual and gender-based violence, must be held accountable, welcoming the establishment by Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi of a committee to investigate reported violations and abuses, including the reports of missing men and boys from Fallujah, and stressing the need for all such allegations, wherever they occur, to be immediately and comprehensively investigated and, as appropriate, prosecuted, Emphasizing that all parties should take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of affected civilians, including children, women and members of religious and ethnic minority groups, and should create conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons or local integration of internally displaced persons, particularly in are as newly liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), including up to 90,000 people displaced from Fallujah since May 2016, stressing respect for freedom of movement of internally displaced persons, without discrimination, including with regard to resettlement, returns or protection, reiterating its gratitude to the host communities, underscoring that host communities should provide access to safe areas for internally displaced persons and that those who commit violations and abuses against them should be held accountable, welcoming commitments and encouraging continued efforts of the Government of Iraq for the relief of internally displaced persons, refugees and returnees, noting the important role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, based on its mandate, in providing continued advice and support to the Government of Iraq, in coordination with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), on these issues, and encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue working with UNAMI and humanitarian agencies to ensure the delivery of humanitarian relief to all those in need, Emphasizing the importance of efforts to support stabilization and long-term sustainable development, particularly in areas liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), urging the Government of Iraq and its partners to accelerate such efforts in order to create the conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons, welcoming efforts of Member States to support the Government of Iraq and its partners as they work to stabilize these areas, encouraging Member States to continue to support stabilization and development, including through the United Nations, recognizing the threat of hazardous explosive devices, welcoming efforts by member states to support the Government of Iraq and its partners in addressing the need to provide risk education, appropriate threat assessments, and conduct clearance of areas of such devices, and encouraging Member States to continue such support, S/RES/2299 (2016) 4/6 16-12893 Strongly emphasizing the urgency of addressing humanitarian challenges confronting the Iraqi people, stressing the need to intensify efforts to plan and implement a coordinated response and to provide adequate resources to address these challenges, calling for an intensification of these efforts by all parties, urging all Member States to continue to fund United Nations and other humanitarian appeals, encouraging Member States to support the United Nations’ humanitarian response in Iraq, working with the Government of Iraq, to assist all Iraqi individuals affected by the ongoing conflict, and commending the efforts of Member States that have contributed to the humanitarian effort, Urging all those concerned to allow full unimpeded access for humanitarian personnel to all people in need, to make available, as far as possible, all necessary facilities for their operations, to allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance, to promote the safety, security, and freedom of movement of humanitarian personne l and United Nations staff, its associated personnel and their assets, and also to respect and protect medical personnel and medical transport and facilities, Urging the Government of Iraq to continue to promote and protect human rights and also to consider additional steps to support the Independent High Commission for Human Rights in carrying out its mandate, encouraging the Government of Iraq to reinvigorate its efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on women, peace, and security and reiterating the need for the full, equal, and effective participation of women, reaffirming the key role women can play in re-establishing the fabric of society, stressing the need for their full political participation, including in local and national reconciliation and peace processes, stabilization planning, political decision making, and expressing concern about the lack of implementation, including funding, of Iraq’s National Action Plan on Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) as well as the lack of a national entity responsible for its implementation, Expressing strong concern at continuing violations and abuses committed against children, including those involving the recruitment and use of children, killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual violence, abductions, and attacks against schools and hospitals, and urging all parties to conflict to take all necessary measures to end and prevent such violations and abuses, recalling in this regard its resolutions 1379 (2001), 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011) and 2225 (2015), and taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Iraq (S/2015/852) and the conclusions of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, Expressing grave concern that the violent extremism and terrorism perpetrated by ISIL (Da’esh) in Iraq has systematically targeted women and children, especially those from minority communities, and that ISIL (Da’esh) has committed serious human rights abuses, and violations of international humanitarian law against all people, particularly women and children, including those involving murder, kidnapping, hostage-taking, suicide bombings, enslavement, sale into or otherwise forced marriage, human trafficking, rape, sexual slavery and other forms of sexual violence, further expressing grave concern at the recruitment and use of children by ISIL (Da’esh) and other armed groups in violation of international law, Condemning the destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq particularly by ISIL (Da’esh), including targeted destruction of religious sites and objects and noting S/RES/2299 (2016) 16-12893 5/6 with concern that ISIL (Da’esh) and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, are generating income from engaging directly or indirectly in the looting and smuggling of cultural heritage items from archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives, and other sites in Iraq, which is being used to support their recruitment efforts and strengthen their operational capability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks, Expressing its readiness to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities who are supporting ISIL (Da’esh), also expressing grave concern over reports of access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Iraq by terrorist groups listed by the Committee, strongly condemning any engagement in direct or indirect trade in oil and refined oil products, modular refineries and related material, other natural resources, and antiquities from Iraq involving these terrorist groups, as well as drug trafficking, consistent with resolution 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), as well as human trafficking, sale of women and girls, and forced marriage, and emphasizing that such engagement constitutes financial support for such terrorists and may lead to further sanctions listings by the Committee, Reaffirming that all States shall ensure that any person who participates in the financing, planning, preparation, or perpetration of terrorist acts or in supporting terrorist acts is brought to justice, Recognizing that the situation that now exists in Iraq is significantly different from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), and further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), Welcoming the political, military and financial assistance to the Government of Iraq from Member States, and encouraging such assistance to continue and expand, Stressing the importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, in advising, supporting and assisting the Iraqi people, including civil society, and the Government of Iraq to strengthen democratic institutions, advance inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation according to the Constitution, ensure reconciliation efforts are coordinated, facilitate regional dialogue, develop processes acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries, aid youth and vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced persons, and promote the full participation of women in political and peace processes and institutions, gender equality and the protection of human rights, children and youth, and vulnerable groups, highlighting the need for specific information and practical recommendations related to the gender dimensions of the conflict and on the implementation of women, peace and security agenda in Iraq, and the swift deployment of dedicated expertise such as Women Protection Advisors to accelerate the coordinated implementation of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, and emphasizing the importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, in prioritizing advice, support, and assistance to the Iraqi people, including civil society, and the Government of Iraq to achieve these goals, Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report of 26 October 2015 (S/2015/530) that UNAMI commenced a process towards implementing the recommended priority activities of the strategic assessment mission and encouraging UNAMI to S/RES/2299 (2016) 6/6 16-12893 continue to revise and prioritize its tasks in full consultation with the Government of Iraq and in response to its needs and the evolving situation in the country, Expressing deep gratitude to all the United Nations staff in Iraq for their courageous and tireless efforts, and commending the leadership and good offices role of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš,

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2017;

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 of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2016/632), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in resolution 2233 (2015); and recalls the provisions of resolution 2107 (2013);

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. Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with sufficient resources and support;

5. Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;

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;

7. Decides to remain seized of the matter

http://www.un.org/webcast/schedule/latest.html

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UNAMI policy calls Iraq an "invaluable" archive to achieve full normalization

 

 Twilight News    

 

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The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on Tuesday welcomed the return of a shipment of Kuwaiti property found to the Kuwaiti authorities in a handover in Kuwait City today, which was attended by the United Nations as an observer.

"This is a positive and encouraging step taken by the Iraqi authorities in compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2107 (2013)," Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq Alis Wolboul said in a statement to Asharq Al-Awsat that it shows the two countries' resolve to further promote bilateral relations and the status of bitter heritage Invasion and violence behind them and to show the best of good-neighborly relations. "

Preparations for the transfer of Kuwaiti books and other materials took more than a year.

UNAMI and Iraq and Kuwait participated as observers to facilitate efforts to resolve outstanding issues.

"While UNAMI applauds Iraq's move on the lost property portfolio and its commitment to resolve all outstanding outstanding issues with Kuwait, the mission acknowledges that the search for the priceless Kuwaiti national archives should continue."

The Deputy Special Representative said that "despite the strong support shown by Kuwait and the commitment shown by Iraq to international and humanitarian obligations, the full normalization of relations will be achieved only after the resolution of all outstanding issues."

 

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http://www.shafaaq.com/ar/Ar_NewsReader/fb3f2006-4f98-40db-a732-d7a21a4f6f43

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1 hour ago, Butifldrm said:

Recognizing that the situation that now exists in Iraq is significantly different from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), and further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990),

 

Well, I like THIS language!!!

 

It doesn't say, though, that ALL the fifteen (15) or so UN Resolutions mentioned at the beginning of the article have all been satisfied. There may have been articles suggesting some of these have been resolved. 1990 - 2018 is nominally 30 years so there was a UN resolution nominally every two years on average. That is A LOT of UN Resolutions in a short period of time.

 

Maybe there is MORE emphasis on the "international standing" of Iraq so we'll see how much traction THAT gets.

 

1 hour ago, Butifldrm said:

1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2017;

 

Well, OK, I'd like to think this is an actual date in the PAST and we are golden here but LIKELY a typo. Maybe others articles will give the actual date.

 

In The Mean Time............................................................

 

Go Moola Nova (YEAH AND YEE HAW, BABY, READY WHEN YOU ARE BROTHER (OR SISTER) - LET 'ER BUCK!!!)!!!

   

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Broadcasting live now!

 

http://webtv.un.org/live/

 

make sure you you select English in the available language box

Edited November 13, 2018 by Butifldrm

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8 minutes ago, Butifldrm said:

Broadcasting live now!

 

http://webtv.un.org/live/

 

WOWZERS!!! Did You SEE The Packed Room (well, OK, there was hardly anybody there - kinda monotone and boring but supporting of a positive outlook), Butifldrm, AND The Very Best Of Your Week To You!!! 

 

Thank You, Butifldrm, for THIS AND ALL the other posts You make so tirelessly!!!

 

Go Moola Nova!

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1 minute ago, Synopsis said:

 

WOWZERS!!! Did You SEE The Packed Room (well, OK, there was hardly anybody there - kinda monotone and boring but supporting of a positive outlook), Butifldrm, AND The Very Best Of Your Week To You!!! 

 

Thank You, Butifldrm, for THIS AND ALL the other posts You make so tirelessly!!!

 

Go Moola Nova!

 

Thanks Synopisis also for all of your wonderful input.

 

The security council has limited amount of members so that might be why the room appears to be limited in attendance.

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Thanks Synopisis also for all of your wonderful input.

 

The security council has limited amount of members so that might be why the room appears to be limited in attendance.

 

 Your Input Is ALWAYS Very, Very Appreciated EVERYWHERE Here, Butifldrm, AND All The Very Best!!! 

 

Go Moola Nova!

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I'm focusing here on the word "sovereignty" . Monetary sovereignty is the power of a country to excercise exclusive legal control over its currency. We all know that the US paid for the printing of the big notes .  the big notes will not be printed anymore ,but they will remain legal tender . The lower denoms will be printed and paid for by Iraq . Iraq must have these lower denoms if it wants to be among first world countries who  come complete with access to ATM's

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Outgoing UN official praises Iraq’s ‘exemplary peaceful transfer of power’ at the top

 

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Voters at polling stations in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on Election Day, 12 May 2018.

    

13 November 2018

Peace and Security

In his last briefing as the top United Nations official in Iraq, Ján Kubiš updated the Security Council on the country’s post-election political settlement, commending the “exemplary peaceful transfer of power” between Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and his successor, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, who was sworn in at the end of October.

“The new Government intends to start immediately, particularly on the delivery of services and jobs, on reforming and energizing the economy, fighting corruption and administrative red-tape,” he said, calling on the international community for its continued support. “We must not let them down.”

He noted that during the government formation process, competition and differences had been “largely political and not sectarian,” calling it, “a break from the past.”

Pointing out that the main negotiations had been carried out by political factions including the influential cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr and Hadi al-Ameri on behalf of their respective Islah and Binaa blocks, Mr. Kubiš said it signified “that all of these primary partners and political forces now share a responsibility for creating an enabling environment for the new government to deliver on its programme, and for its stability.”

He told the Council that the new Government’s agenda, which includes UN advisory inputs, intends to improve the daily lives of Iraqi citizens, through job-creation reconstruction of liberated areas; and the return of more internally-displaced people.

“The programme aims at strengthening security, fighting terrorism, enhancing law and order and the rule of law…by putting all arms under the strict control of the State,” he elaborated, adding that special attention would be given to resolving challenges with the Kurdistan Region, including the issues of budget allocation and financial resources, oil and disputed areas.

Mr. Kubiš outlined the new government’s intention to implement robust measures for improved, sustainable security throughout the country, and to intensify efforts to uproot the remaining Da’esh, or ISIL terrorist cells.

Moreover, security measures place for the Arba’een pilgrimage were successful.

“Among the 15 million pilgrims, close to two million foreign visitors were recorded to have legally and safely entered Iraq,” he asserted. “Efforts to disturb this massive movement of people failed.”

Iraq now ‘a positive story’

Noting the discovery of 202 mass graves in former Da’esh-controlled territory, Mr. Kubiš asserted that UNAMI “continues to advocate for justice and accountability for international crimes,” pointing out to Council members that Karim Khan, Head of the UN Investigative Team to promote accountability for Da’esh crimes, arrived in Iraq last month.

He also stated that UNAMI had established a Women Advisory Group on Reconciliation and Politics in Iraq (WAG) to ensure that the voices, concerns and experiences of Iraqi women are included in political processes that shape national reconciliation, based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, respect for diversity and non-discrimination.

Acknowledging that this would be his last Council briefing, he summarized his tenure as having served the UN and Iraq “during a particularly difficult period that has against all odds and skepticism ended well, with a promising future prospect for the country and our role in assisting it.”

He called Iraq “a success, a positive story, in a region marked by many negative trends and developments” in which the UN has shown its relevance and “will continue to build on the firm foundations of its ongoing partnership with Iraq and its people.”

Mr Kubiš will be succeed by Dutch national Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who has more than 20 years of political and diplomatic experience, including having served in several high-level Government and parliamentary positions. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/11/1025631

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Iraq

Outgoing UNAMI chief optimistic about Iraq’s future

By Rudaw 7 hours ago

Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq Jan Kubis addresses the UN Security Council on November 13, 2018. Photo: UN TV

UNITED NATIONS, New York – The United Nations head of mission in Iraq was optimistic about the future of the country in his final briefing to the UN Security Council. 

“While the government formation process has not been without controversy, the political blocs have demonstrated a willingness to act in support of the prime minister. Competition and differences have been largely political and not sectarian, and in this way, a break from the past,” Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Tuesday. 

He noted that Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, and Fatih leader Hadi al-Amiri – all Shiite leaders – have led negotiations that are heavily influenced by the main Shiite religious authority, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. 

“This signifies that all of these primary partners and political forces now share a responsibility for creating an enabling environment for the new government to deliver on its programme, and for its stability,” said Kubis. 

He expressed concern that the cabinet, though still incomplete with only 14 of 22 positions filled, does not include any women or minorities.

“The support of all the political forces represented in parliament will be essential, including those who will now be in the opposition, for the first time since 2003. Barring this, Iraq s political forces and leaders will fail their people,” he said. 

Kubis encouraged the UN and the international community to remain committed to its support for Iraq as the new government focuses on creating jobs, delivering services, boosting the economy, and fighting corruption. 

Iraq still needs help, “We must not let them down,” he said. 

Kubis was appointed special envoy to Iraq of the UN Secretary-General in February 2015. The 66-year-old former Slovakian foreign minister had previously worked for the UN in Afghanistan and Europe.

He led the UN’s mission in Iraq (UNAMI) through the war with ISIS and conflict between Erbil and Baghdad after the Kurdistan independence referendum. 

“I have had the honor of serving the UN and Iraq during a particularly difficult period that has against all odds and skepticism ended well, with a promising future prospect for the country and our role in assisting it. Iraq is a success, a positive story, in a region marked by many negative trends and developments,” Kubis concluded.

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert has been named the new head of the UN’s mission in Iraq. She was minister of defence for the Netherlands and served in both her national and the European parliaments. 

http://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/131120183

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2018/11/13 17:58

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France: The success of elections in Iraq shows his ability to recover quickly

The success of Iraq's parliamentary elections shows its ability to recover quickly, the French delegate to the UN Security Council said Tuesday (November 13th, 2018).

"Iraq is a strong country with good stability and we will continue to help them to rebuild the liberated areas," the envoy said in a speech at a UN Security Council session on Iraq's reconstruction and its follow-up. "Iraq can not be built if it falls into the trap of regional tensions."

"We hope that the Iraqi government will complete its formation quickly," she said. "The success of Iraq's parliamentary elections shows its ability to recover quickly."

"Iraq's stability needs to ensure a place for the Kurds," she said.

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2018/11/13 17:22

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Kubic of the UN Security Council: Iraq's reconstruction is the priority of the new government's program

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The UN representative in Iraq, Jan Kubic, said Tuesday (November 13, 2018) that Iraq's reconstruction was a priority in the new government's program.

"There are still some 1.9 million displaced people in Iraq, despite the passage of two years since the liberation of Iraq and the defeat of Saddam Hussein," Kubic said at a Security Council session.

It is noteworthy that the former Prime Minister Haider Abadi, announced (December 9, 2017), the liberation of the land of Iraq entirely from "Daash."

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