Iraq loses its membership in the Human Rights Council for repressing protesters and October 25th ultimatum

[King Bean]

Oh, GOOD. More committees. The demonstrators don't want miniscule government payments to the poor (though it's beneficial). They want REAL reform, improvements in services, living conditions, creation of jobs, infrastructure, security. And they want the corrupt, who have stolen billions of $$$ and put them in this position...to be jailed, have a day in court, recover the money and put them behind bars for good. Typical politicians. Pathetic effort.

                                                                                        

Edited October 15, 2019 by King Bean

[horsesoldier]

Wow ! A Quadruple Nay Nay !!!!! Must be serious.

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Washington calls on Baghdad to take immediate steps to address the grievances of the demonstrators

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2019/10/15 12:50:47

 

 

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday telephoned Iraqi President Barham Salih to discuss common concerns about the Turkish military incursion in Syria and the need to stop it, a State Department spokeswoman said.

Secretary Pompeo also condemned the recent violence in Iraq and noted that those who violate human rights and commit acts of violence and intimidation against the media should be held to account.

Pompeo reiterated in his contact with the Iraqi president that peaceful public demonstrations are an essential element in all democracies, and there is no place for violence in these demonstrations, either by security forces or protesters.

The US official reiterated the United States' unwavering commitment to a strong, sovereign and prosperous Iraq, as stipulated in the bilateral strategic agreement between the two countries.

Pompeo encouraged the Iraqi president to take immediate steps to address the economic and administrative grievances of the demonstrators by enacting reforms and tackling corruption.

Iraq is witnessing protests against widespread corruption, and the government announced a package of measures to ease tensions in the country.

[6ly410]

President Salih throws weight behind reforms to Iraqi electoral system

Iraqi President Barham Salih meets with the representatives from the UN, the Independent High Electoral Commission and a number of lecturers, journalists, civil activists and legal experts on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. (Photo Credit: Iraqi President website)

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SULAIMANI — President Barham Salih has said that Iraq needs to undertake major reforms in order to restore faith in the country’s political system, most notably by tackling problems in the electoral system.

Salih hosted representatives from the United Nations, the Independent High Electoral Commission, and a group of academics, journalists, civil activists, and legal experts on Tuesday (October 15) to discuss the issue.

“We are holding this meeting because Iraq is passing through very difficult and hazardous circumstances,” Salih said, emphasizing the importance of gauging public sentiment in advance of discussions with the political parties, thereby symbolically and practically prioritizing the needs of the people over those of politicians.

“Listening to different viewpoints and opinions will assist us in reaching a realistic reform of electoral law in a way to serves the public interest of our nation with all its different components,” he added.

“Reform of the electoral system and national results are urgent demands.”

Salih pointed to the lower turnout in the 2018 parliamentary election compared with previous cycles as evidence that the public was losing trust in the system.

The electoral law should be amended to “eliminate administrative and financial corruption, so as to achieve demands of the Iraqi nation and strengthen freedom and democracy in the country,” he argued.

He did not, however, go into detail about what sort of changes he might be proposing.

(NRT Digital Media)

 

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Halbousi meets with finance and planning to follow up the implementation of the decisions of the House of Representatives and Ministers

20:53 - 15/10/2019

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Information / Baghdad

The House of Representatives, Mohammed Halbousi, on Tuesday, a meeting with the parliamentary finance committee to follow up the implementation of the packages of decisions issued by the House of Representatives and Ministers.

In a statement received by Al-Halbousi in a statement received by Al-Maalouma, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Al-Halbousi held a meeting with the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Haitham Al-Jubouri and the Parliamentary Strategic Planning Committee, in the presence of the Minister of Planning, Nouri Al-Dulaimi, the Minister of Reconstruction and Housing, and the Municipalities.

He added that "the meeting was discussed and follow-up implementation of packages of decisions issued by the House of Representatives and ministers, including with regard to compensation and address the housing crisis." Finished 25 N

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2019/10/16 12:15

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Abdul Mahdi directs the absorption of 1000 engineers to work in various ministries and provinces

BAGHDAD / Obelisk: Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi's office announced on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, that the Prime Minister met with representatives of the engineers sit-in, with a face to accommodate 1000 engineers.

"The Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi met with his representatives Wednesday morning a number of representatives of the protesting engineers," the office said in a statement to the obelisk, noting that "their demands were received and discussed in a direct and frank dialogue."
 
"The government has given priority since the beginning of its work to provide all that meets the needs of the Iraqi people, especially meeting the legitimate demands in obtaining job opportunities," Abdul-Mahdi said.
 
For their part, the representatives of the protesters expressed their satisfaction with the results of the meeting, and that it was a fruitful and frank meeting with the Prime Minister, expressing their thanks and appreciation for responding to their requests and peaceful sit-in and the solutions discussed.
 
They stressed their keenness on the importance of maintaining security, stability and peaceful demonstrations to achieve the demands and the public interest of the country.

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Abdul Mahdi directs the appointment of 1000 engineers in ministries and provinces

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister received a number of representatives of the sit-in engineers

Arabic and International Economy News - Baghdad Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi met in his office on Wednesday with a number of representatives of the protesting engineers. A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Information Office said that their demands were received and discussed in direct dialogue with the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister stressed that the government has given priority since the beginning of its work to provide everything that meets the needs of the Iraqi people, especially meeting the legitimate demands in access to employment opportunities. The Prime Minister directed to study the absorption of a thousand engineers to work in various ministries and provinces. The protesters stressed their keenness on the importance of maintaining security and stability, and the peaceful demonstration to achieve the demands and the public interest of the country. Views: 29   Date Added: 16/10/2019

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Saleh al-Iraqi calls for Abdul-Mahdi to withdraw audio recordings of the demonstrators

 

16-10-2019 01:26 PM
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Talib  Saleh Mohammed Iraq close to the cleric Moqtada al - Sadr, Wednesday through his Facebook vassal 'orbit' Prime Minister Adel Abdul - Mahdi to withdraw serious sound recordings belonging to the demonstrators.

The Iraqi also pointed out that "some members of the security forces have a recording of calls showing orders to beat demonstrators by some security officials and the Prime Minister personally."

He called on the government of Abdul-Mahdi to investigate and withdraw these recordings, although they belong to him personally in order to protect the security forces from the consequences of that matter.

 

[Butifldrm]

 

2019/10/16 14:31

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Arrest warrants against Wasit's deputy director for murder of protesters

 

BAGHDAD / Al-Masalla: The Kut Investigation Court issued a warrant on Wednesday (October 16, 2019), arresting the assistant director of the anti-crime of Wasit, on charges of killing protesters.

A judicial source told local media that "an arrest warrant was issued against the deputy director of the fight against criminality Wasit Colonel (Walid Salem Rahi al-Oqabi) in accordance with Article 405 penalties."

He explained that the charge against the colonel, "killing demonstrators in the Jaafaria area."

This comes days before the results of the government investigation, the killing of protesters, and attacks on the media, during the events of the protests of October 1, 2019.

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[Butifldrm]

In pictures .. Protest against the evacuation of the headquarters of the advanced operations in Kirkuk and hand him over to the Democratic Party

Written by: saadin:October 16, 2019In: Iraq NewsNo comments

 

Light News / Kirkuk

According to a security source, dozens of people went out in a demonstration in front of the advanced headquarters of joint operations north of Kirkuk.

The source told Alnour News, "The demonstrators stood in front of the advanced headquarters, yesterday evening, on the road linking Arbil and Kirkuk in protest against the decision to evacuate the advanced headquarters and handed over to the Kurdistan Democratic Party."

He pointed out that "the Democratic Party occupied the place before the events of October 16, that is, before the process of law enforcement in Kirkuk."

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Closer to Sadr: Security agents have audio recordings of orders to beat protesters

Date: 2019/10/16 13:22 • 392 times read

BAGHDAD: The page of "Saleh Mohammed al-Iraqi" close to the leader of the Sadr movement Muqtada al-Sadr, the possession of some members of the security forces to record calls to show orders to beat demonstrators.

"Some members of the security forces have a call recording showing orders to beat protesters," the page said in a Facebook post.
The page called "the Prime Minister to receive these recordings while protecting them from the consequences, even if the audio recording to him personally."

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President Saleh calls for restraint and insistence on reform

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Ahd News - Baghdad

President Barham Saleh said on Wednesday that he will sponsor a national conference to review the constitution and its paragraphs, while stressing that there is a real problem in the election law.

Saleh said during a meeting with a number of tribal sheikhs, according to a statement received "Al-Ahd News"   "A national conference will be held under our auspices to review the constitution and its clauses," he said, stressing that "there is a real problem in the electoral law that requires finding appropriate solutions."

"The constitution guarantees the right to demonstrate, preserve civil peace and the safety of demonstrators, and protect public and private property.

Saleh pointed to "the importance of a fundamental and serious reform in building the state and its institution," saying that "existing corruption is the basis of scourge and did not come from a vacuum, but came because of violence, terrorism, war and siege."

He continued, "We have a great challenge is the congestion, discontent and pain that afflicts the hearts of Iraqis and indescribable, so we must make this crisis and this bloodshed that motivated reform," stressing that "our duty is to call for restraint and calm, but with insistence on reform and not Overlook these problems for which Iraqis are demonstrating. " is over/ 6

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US official confirms Halbousi's support for the Iraqi government in the file of reforms

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2019-10-16 | 14:32

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The speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbousi, on Wednesday, the importance of opening investment to international companies and local and revitalize the private sector, while assuring US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, his country's support for the Iraqi government in the file of reforms and the pursuit of cells "IS."

In a statement received by Alsumaria News , the Information Office of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Al-Halbousi said that the latter "received, on Wednesday, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker." ".

 

 

He added that the two sides discussed political developments in the country and the file of the demonstrations and the most prominent demands of the demonstrators and ways to address them, as well as discussing the package of decisions and reforms issued by the House of Representatives and the ministers to meet their demands, stressing the importance of peaceful demonstrations, and the protection of demonstrators, freedom of expression, and non-aggression on demonstrators and troops Security, and prevent engineers from making a gap between them. "

Al-Halbousi stressed, according to the statement, "the importance of opening investment to international and local companies and activate the private sector; to provide employment opportunities for young people, reduce unemployment, and work to combat corruption."
For his part, assured US Assistant Secretary of State, according to the statement, "the cooperation of his country with Iraq in the fight against terrorism, and the pursuit of terrorist cells of ISIS , and support the Iraqi government in the file of reforms."

 

 

[horsesoldier]

So just exactly how long do they have to talk about this, or more to the point; how many times must they ( in 2019 ) repeat the same narrative month after month after month ( lets not forget the past few years this mantra has been repeated ) before they TAKE ACTION ? ! ? ! 

 

I have never seen a people quite literally TALK AN ISSUE TO DEATH !  Then they bury it like Kimchi, dig it up 3 months later to open up the conversation . . . and guess what it STILL STINKS because they still take no action ! 

 

And yet they continue to believe they're " making progress " ????

 

SON OF BIATCH ! ! ! ( I like the way Lewis Black says it. That fellow can really deliver a line, huh ). 

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[Butifldrm]

 

2019/10/17 13:14

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Calls for Abdul-Mahdi to remove the second meal of the directors involved in the discontent of citizens

BAGHDAD, Oct 17 (KUNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi called on Prime Minister Adel al-Rubaie on Thursday to have a new meal in the process of replacing general directors whose work is directly linked to citizens.

Al-Rubaie said in a statement received to the obelisk, "There are a lot of general managers were a direct cause of the deterioration of services and the failure to provide the required service, which caused discontent and resentment of citizens, as a result of the great decline in various services, whether in the health, educational or hygiene and other areas."

The MP called for "accuracy in the selection process and even in the process of exclusion, which is supposed to not exclude any Director-General was failing in his work or took the position at all to reconcile the personality."

Rubaie stressed that "the Prime Minister continues these important reform steps that would change many of the mistakes made in the past stage."

The MP called "Abdul Mahdi not to care about any political affiliation of these personalities who failed and failed in their work, which was a cover for them throughout the last stage."

He stressed that "a lot of deputies stand with any reform step of the Prime Minister as long as it aims to serve the citizen regardless of the interests of political blocs."

The Prime Minister had instructed the dismissal of 61 general directors in various ministries.

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[Butifldrm]

Washington urges Baghdad to conduct prompt and transparent investigation of violence against demonstrators

 

 2019/10/17 05:13:11

 

US Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker has voiced support for the Iraqi government's reform efforts and urged accountability for violence against protesters.

"US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker left for Baghdad and Erbil between October 16 and 18 to discuss relations between the United States and Iraq, developments on the Iraq-Syria border, and recent demonstrations in Iraq," the embassy said in a statement.

"The Assistant Minister met in Baghdad with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, President Barham Salih, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbousi and National Security Advisor Faleh Al-Fayyad. Talabani and the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani. "

During his meetings, Assistant Secretary Schenker expressed his support for the Iraqi government and urged it to "conduct a prompt and transparent investigation into the violence that accompanied the recent popular demonstrations and hold those responsible to account." He also expressed grave concern over attacks against demonstrators, Iraqi security forces and the media Peace is a fundamental democratic right. "

Assistant Secretary of State Schenker reiterated the continued bilateral cooperation of the United States to support a prosperous, stable and democratic Iraq, and encourage the Iraqi government to take immediate steps to address the economic and governmental concerns of the Iraqi people.

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In the document .. citizen filed a lawsuit against Abdul-Mahdi and demands to "arrest

2019-10-17

One of the demonstrators filed a lawsuit against the prime minister and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The demonstrator demanded according to a document obtained by "Yes Iraq", to take legal action against Abdul Mahdi and arrest.
He was shot in the left foot by security forces as they dispersed demonstrators during the recent protests.

 

[yota691]

The text of the message of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to the Chairman of the Higher Committee to investigate the events of the demonstrations

Wednesday 16 October 2019 193

 

 To the Chairman of the Higher Ministerial Committee Dr. Nuri Al-Dulaimi, 

To complete the investigation please receive any registration comes from any military or civilian official or citizen related to the recent events and to verify its authenticity and its contents are duly verified whatever the level of the official holder of registration and included in the minutes of the investigation to clarify the truth.

 

عادل عبد المهدي Free Membership

Prime Minister

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces

16-Oct-2019

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Abdel Mahdi will resign before the protests on October 25

 

17-10-2019 02:49 PM
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Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi will resign formally before October 25, the Independent newspaper reported on Thursday, citing that Fatah and other allies have abandoned it if it is the price to calm demonstrations and popular anger.

The newspaper, in a report citing its informed sources, said that Abdul-Mahdi is considering resigning, ahead of the date set by activists to launch a new wave of demonstrations, which is the twenty-fifth of this month, after the bloody earlier this month, in response to the proposal of political parties, found in these Step to calm the street.

She adds, according to sources, that Abdul-Mahdi deliberated last week in his decision to resign, with representatives of the blocs 'Sairon' and 'Fatah' parliamentary nominations, but he heard an explicit rejection of this step at the time, noting that the situation has now changed, with the insistence of activists on New demonstrations will be held in a few days, perhaps demanding the overthrow of the entire political system.

According to the report, according to those sources, the representatives of other parties and Fatah may have abandoned the plan to stick to Abdul-Mahdi, if his resignation from the post of prime minister, enough to calm the demonstrators, stressing that the subject of resignation this time 'very serious', especially after the name was linked The Iraqi prime minister launched a bloody crackdown on protesters earlier this month, killing and wounding thousands.

The newspaper also revealed that Abdul-Mahdi has no political supporters at this stage, according to sources, which shows that the option to continue and resign now equal to Abdul-Mahdi, who now has the sole determination of his fate.

 

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17-10-2019 03:28 PM

The committee investigating the events of the demonstrations returns to Baghdad and submit its report tomorrow Friday

 

 

Baghdad / News

The Minister of Planning and Chairman of the Higher Ministerial Committee to Investigate the Events of the demonstrations Nuri al-Dulaimi, on Thursday, announced the completion of the sub-committees of investigation in the provinces, and return to Baghdad.

Dulaimi, according to the statement of the Commission of Inquiry, which received "news" copy, that "the provinces where the committees have completed their tasks, are (Dhi Qar, Muthanna, Diwaniya,, Maysan, Wasit)," pointing out that "investigative committees in the provinces of Najaf and Babylon The capital Baghdad will report on Friday. "

He explained that "the investigative committees in the governorates, reviewed the important reasons and details, and listened to testimonies made by those concerned, including wounded and wounded civilians and security forces," stressing "the participation of the House of Representatives and the Supreme Judicial Council and the High Commission for Human Rights, in the work of those committees, as well as On the invitation of the media to cover the proceedings of meetings and investigations that took place in the provinces, stressing that "the Supreme Committee, will be informed of the results of the work of the committees, and take the necessary actions and recommendations."

[yota691]

Al-Maliki: We refuse to fire against demonstrators or topple the government with violence

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2019-10-17 | 08:02

 

 

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The head of the coalition of law, Nuri al-Maliki, on Thursday, refused to fire live against demonstrators or overthrow the government through violence, in what was considered "the presidential system" is the most appropriate in Iraq.

Maliki said in a television interview with a number of satellite channels, including Alsumaria, "we refuse to fire live bullets at the demonstrators and demand to respond to their legitimate demands."

"We refuse to overthrow the government through violence and demand the House of Representatives to support it seriously or terminate it through parliament," Maliki said.

 

 

Maliki also demanded, "the investigation committees to identify who ordered the shooting against the demonstrators."

Maliki said that "the presidential system is the most appropriate in Iraq and the beginning of the correction of the political process begins from the Constitution."

He pointed out that "the parliamentary system needs a strong government that protects the elections, employees and the political process."

[DoD]

39 minutes ago, yota691 said:

 

Abdel Mahdi will resign before the protests on October 25

Wouldn't surprise me one bit if this article is true because he’s quit (resigned) every other position he’s held in Iraq...

[WheresmyRV?]

They are going to form countless committees to find out who opened fire on the demonstrators when they know darned well on who did that.  Just anything to stall true monetary reform and laws that will help their country.

[Butifldrm]

Baghdad Post Thursday, October 201 917 14:18

 

 

 

Two officials reveal who was involved in sniping demonstrators

 

Two snipers of Iranian-backed militias on roofs fired on demonstrators during recent protests in Iraq that killed more than 100 people and wounded more than 6,000 , security officials told Reuters .
The agency said that snipers appeared on the roofs on the third day of the demonstrations, ie on the third of last October, noting that the demonstrators were fleeing with gunfire by them.
Reuters sources learned that the leaders of these militias acted spontaneously in order to put down demonstrations against the government headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi, supported by armed groups and political factions supported by Iran.
A source said they had verified evidence indicating that the snipers were elements of militias who "report directly to their commander rather than the commander of the armed forces." They belong to a group very close to the Iranians.
The second source, who Reuters said was attending government security meetings, said black-clad militiamen assaulted protesters on the third day of unrest.
He added that these gunmen were under the command of Abu Zainab al-Lami, a leader in the Popular Mobilization, and he was tasked with the task of "crushing demonstrations by a group of other leaders."
The agency pointed out that the spokesman for the Popular Mobilization Ahmed al-Assadi denied the participation of the crowd in the recent demonstrations.
Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan denied security forces fired on protesters, accusing armed groups of doing so.
An official in the prime minister's office said it was too early to blame anyone, the crowd or the security forces, before the investigation.
Demonstrations broke out on October 1 in IraqProtest against corruption and unemployment, then escalated and turned into calls for a complete reform of the political system.
These demonstrations are unprecedented because they seemed spontaneous and were not invited by any political, partisan or religious, but they were unexpectedly bloody.
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