The President of the Republic assigns Adnan Al-Zarfi to officially head the government

[Mary B]

The President of the Republic assigns Adnan Al-Zarfi to officially head the government

 17/03/2020

 

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - Mawazine News
tasked the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, on Tuesday, Adnan Al-Zarfi to officially lead the government.
A brief presidential statement, which Mawazine News received, said, "The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, commissioned today, Adnan Al-Zarfi to form the government."
The commission came after a meeting held by President Saleh with al-Zarfi in the presence of the President of the

Federal Court, Judge Faeq Zaidan. Ended 29 / A 43

 

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=90663

[DWS112]

In the document .. The republican decree mandating Zarrafi to form a government

2020/3/17

 

Alsumaria News publishes the republican decree mandating Adnan Zarfi to form the government.

 

[nannab]

Thank you MaryB and DWS112.   Time will tell 

[ChuckFinley]

4 minutes ago, nannab said:

Thank you MaryB and DWS112.   Time will tell 

Would have to agree. Everyday is an adventure with this group. 

[DWS112]

UNAMI on Al-Zarfi’s mandate: Iraq desperately needs an effective ministerial cabinet

2020/3/17

 

The United Nations Mission in Iraq, UNAMI, welcomed, on Tuesday, the appointment of a candidate for prime minister to form a government, while indicating that Iraq desperately needs an effective ministerial cabinet.

"We welcome the appointment of a candidate for prime minister to form the government, in the face of unprecedented security, political, economic and health crises," said UN Special Representative Henness-Blackshart in a statement received by Alsumaria News.

She added that "Iraq is in urgent need of an effective ministerial cabinet, in front of which is hard work, and support from all political forces is critical to national unity and success."

It is noteworthy that the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, today, Tuesday, formally appointed Adnan Al-Zarfi to form a government.

[DWS112]

Saleh during his assignment Al-Zrafi: We hope to work on holding early elections and achieving the aspirations of the Iraqis

2020/3/17

 

On Tuesday, President of the Republic Barham Salih expressed his hope to work on holding early elections and achieving the aspirations of the Iraqis.

Saleh's office said in a statement that Alsumaria News received, a copy of it, "Today, Tuesday, President of the Republic Barham Salih assigned Adnan al-Zarfi to head the cabinet and form the new government for the next period."

Saleh expressed during the commissioning ceremony that took place in the Peace Palace in Baghdad, his wishes "to the Prime Minister in charge of success and success in his new duties, and to work to hold early and fair elections, achieve the aspirations of the Iraqis, and meets the demands of legitimate peaceful demonstrators through the completion of the required reforms, and to maintain Sovereignty, stability and security of Iraq. "

He added that "Iraq deserves the best and its people to make the great sacrifices for a free and dignified life and a promising future for all of its people," noting that "many tasks and benefits awaiting the Iraqi people with all its components and spectrum are still before us, and it is a trust and responsibility in our necks that we all strive to achieve."

And a political source revealed, today, Tuesday, that President Barham Salih, the candidate, Adnan Al-Zarfi, was assigned to form a government.

[coorslite21]

30 days to put it together and the a vote......again.....CL 

 

His nomination comes at an especially tumultuous time for Iraq, which has been battered by almost six months of street protests, collapsing oil prices, the novel coronavirus outbreak and the renewed rocket attacks which Washington blames on pro-Iranian forces.

A senior government source told AFP that political factions had intensely debated names for days, seeking a "non-confrontational" figure in an attempt to preserve the status quo.

 

Iraq has since 2003 been governed under a sectarian power-sharing system characterised by intense horsetrading between sects and parties.

 

An earlier nominee, Mohammad Allawi, had failed to form a cabinet by March 2, triggering a new 15-day deadline for Saleh that was set to end late Tuesday.

 

- Rockets hit base -

 

The president's announcement came just hours after a new pre-dawn rocket attack targeted foreign troops stationed in Iraq.

Two rockets hit the Besmaya base about 60 kilometres (40 miles) south of Baghdad, according to the Iraqi military, the US-led coalition and NATO, all of which have forces stationed there.

 

The Iraqi military made no mention of casualties and a NATO press officer told AFP none of its forces were hurt.

The past week has seen a renewed spike in rockets hitting Iraqi bases hosting foreign forces, with three coalition troops killed on March 11 in an attack on the Taji airbase, which was targeted again on March 14.

There have been 24 rocket attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad or bases where foreign troops are deployed since late October, killing a total of three American military personnel, one British soldier and one Iraqi soldier.

 

None of the attacks have been claimed, but Washington has blamed Kataeb Hezbollah, an Iran-backed faction in the Hashed al-Shaabi, a military network that has been incorporated into the Iraqi state's armed forces.

 

The US bombed Kataeb Hezbollah weapons depots across Iraq in December and again last week in retaliation.

It also killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and the Hashed deputy chief in a drone strike in January, sparking deep anger and retaliatory missile attacks from Iran.

 

Iraq's parliament, which sees the US strikes as a violation of its sovereignty, has voted to oust all foreign forces -- but the paralysis gripping the political class has slowed the implementation of the decision.

 

- Baghdad on lockdown -

 

Amid the political turmoil, Iraq is struggling to curb the impact of the coronavirus.

According to an AFP toll compiled from medics, the COVID-19 illness is known to have caused 12 deaths in Iraq and infected another 133 people.

 

Baghdad will enter into a six-day curfew at 11pm (2000 GMT) on Tuesday, as more than half of Iraq's provinces have also announced individual curfews of varying lengths.

 

All flights into and out of the country have been suspended until March 24.

The country's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani announced Tuesday he was banning all group prayers in the Shiite-majority country.

Anyone who dies of the new viral strain would be considered a "martyr", Sistani's office said.

The public health crisis comes after nearly six months of street protests demanding the ouster of a ruling class widely seen as corrupt, inept and beholden to neighbouring Iran.

 

The popular rallies in Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south have been almost totally eclipsed by recent developments, but violence against protesters has continued.

 

Late Monday, a protester died in Baghdad after being shot with a hunting rifle, medics told AFP.

More than 550 people have been killed in protest-related violence since late October.

[3n1]

Iraqi president appoints Adnan Al-Zarfi as new PM-designate

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Iraqi President Barham Salih (left) sits with the new Prime Minister-designate Adnan Al-Zarfi, March. 17, 2020. (Photo: Iraq Presidency Office)

 

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Iraqi President Barham Salih on Tuesday appointed the former governor of Najaf, and the current leader of the Al-Nasr coalition, Adnan Al-Zarfi, to form the transitional government in Iraq.

On Feb. 1, Salih designated Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, who previously served as Iraq’s minister of communication, to be an interim leader of the government.

However, Allawi failed to form his government due to differences among political factions as he appeared to sideline the Kurdish and Sunni leadership and picked what he claimed were “independent” nominees for his cabinet.

According to the Iraqi Constitution, Zarfi has one month to form his cabinet, at which point the national parliament would hold a vote to approve him as prime minister and his picks to lead a new government.

Zarfi would act as interim prime minister and plan early legislative elections, a popular demand of protesters, among others.

A local source told Kurdistan 24 that Zarfi, who leads the Al-Nasr bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, is considered a “consensual” candidate, noting that Salih invited Zarfi to the presidential palace on Monday.

Zarfi also faces opposition from pro-Iranian blocs and factions, including Asaib Ahl al-Haq, who stated on Monday evening that his designation is a “conspiracy devised in the dark.”

Iraq has witnessed a political gap for over three months now after Adil Abdul Mahdi turned in his resignation as Iraqi prime minister amid a security forces-led deadly crackdown of widespread anti-government demonstrations.

Over 600 people have died, and thousands more injured as anti-government protests across parts of central and southern Iraq broke out in October 2019.

Protesters call for an end to the public’s economic woes and a complete governmental overhaul amid shortages of public services, high rates of unemployment, and chronic institutional corruption.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/5df3580e-463a-46bc-9691-988f520632aa

[King Bean]

       Let's see.....GOI chapter um, 82. No, uh.....83. Let's see how it goes. 

 

[TexasMike1958]

42 minutes ago, DWS112 said:

Saleh during his assignment Al-Zrafi: We hope to work on holding early elections and achieving the aspirations of the Iraqis

2020/3/17

 

On Tuesday, President of the Republic Barham Salih expressed his hope to work on holding early elections and achieving the aspirations of the Iraqis.

Saleh's office said in a statement that Alsumaria News received, a copy of it, "Today, Tuesday, President of the Republic Barham Salih assigned Adnan al-Zarfi to head the cabinet and form the new government for the next period."

Saleh expressed during the commissioning ceremony that took place in the Peace Palace in Baghdad, his wishes "to the Prime Minister in charge of success and success in his new duties, and to work to hold early and fair elections, achieve the aspirations of the Iraqis, and meets the demands of legitimate peaceful demonstrators through the completion of the required reforms, and to maintain Sovereignty, stability and security of Iraq. "

He added that "Iraq deserves the best and its people to make the great sacrifices for a free and dignified life and a promising future for all of its people," noting that "many tasks and benefits awaiting the Iraqi people with all its components and spectrum are still before us, and it is a trust and responsibility in our necks that we all strive to achieve."

And a political source revealed, today, Tuesday, that President Barham Salih, the candidate, Adnan Al-Zarfi, was assigned to form a government.

 

Has it occurred to anyone over there, especially at the CBI, that RV'ing their currency just might put money in the pockets of the Iraqi people, thus putting their protests to rest.

[6ly410]

 

[6ly410]

IRAQI PRESIDENT SALIH NAMES ADNAN AL-ZURFI AS NEW PRIME MINISTER-DESIGNATE

President Barham Salih meets with prime minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi (@IraqiPresidency)

10 Hours ago 

http://www.nrttv.com/EN/News.aspx?id=20163&MapID=2

 

SULAIMANI — Iraq’s president named little-known former regional governor Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister-designate on Tuesday (March 17) in another bid to overcome months of unrest and deadlock, but powerful Shia blocs quickly lined up to reject his nomination.

Zurfi now has 30 days to try and form a government which must then survive a vote of confidence in Iraq’s deeply divided parliament, according to Reuters.

He is the second man chosen to succeed Adil Abdul Mahdi, who resigned as prime minister in November amid mass anti-government protests. The next candidate, Mohammed Allawi, quit on March 1, accusing parties of obstructing him.

Lawmakers told Reuters that President Barham Salih had named Zurfi only after larger rival Shia political parties failed to agree on one candidate.

Some of those same groups rounded on the new candidate, who is head of the small Nasr parliamentary group of former prime minister Haider al-Abadi, a US ally.

“We hold the president fully responsible for the repercussions of these provocative steps,” read a statement from the Fateh alliance, which represents mostly Iran-backed Shia militia leaders in parliament.

“He’s an American joker and we reject him”, said Hassan Salim, a lawmaker from Asaib Ahl al-Haq Iranian-backed group which the United States designated as a terrorist organization in January.

Zurfi lived in the United States as a refugee in the 1990s after fleeing the regime of Saddam Hussein and is seen as a comparatively secular figure in a country long dominated by sectarian parties.

After Saddam’s overthrow, he served as governor of the predominantly Shia Najaf province during the US occupation.

Zurfi will have to deal with both the powerful Iran-backed groups and with protesters who have been camping out for months, demanding an overhaul of the whole political elite.

President Salih called on Zurfi to work on holding “early fair elections” and to meet protests’ demands.

Hours before the nomination, two rockets fell inside Basmaya military camp to the south of Baghdad, which houses US-led coalition troops, without causing any damage or injuries.

(NRT Digital Media/Reuters)

 

 

[horsesoldier]

Here we go .... Deja Vu all over again.

Edited March 17, 2020 by horsesoldier

[CSM (R) Thack]

18 minutes ago, horsesoldier said:

Here we go .... Deja Vu all over again.

Yep!!! 

[DWS112]

Designated Prime Minister: Our priorities are preparing for the elections and restricting weapons to the state

2020/3/18

Prime Minister-designate Adnan Al-Zrafi stressed that his government’s priorities will be limited to preparing for free and fair elections within a maximum period of a year of forming a government, restricting weapons to the state, eliminating all armed manifestations, and facing the outbreak of the Corona virus, and Al-Zrafi said in a televised speech followed by Mawazine News I extend my thanks and appreciation to the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, for this assignment, and express my gratitude to the leaders of the political blocs and members of the House of Representatives who gave us their confidence to carry out the tasks of the next stage. "

Al-Zarfi thanked the religious authority and said, "It has proven to be with the aspirations of the Iraqi people in all its categories since the fall of the former regime and until now, and in the most critical circumstances, it was a support for the people and the Iraqi state, whether in its support or criticism and its correction of the march."

He stressed that his government will work to "prepare for the holding of free, fair and transparent elections, in cooperation with the representation of the United Nations body operating in Iraq and within a maximum period of one year from the formation of the next government and provide all requirements for logistical support to the High Electoral Commission, and to ensure the provision of appropriate climates for the upcoming elections" .. 

He also stressed , "given the major effort to counter the threat of an epidemic Corona, strengthen and support the crisis cell in all joints, and to follow scientific contexts currently in place in the developed countries of the world, and as an emergency to protect our people from this threat The day the whole world. God saves prayers are that our people and the whole human society from the epidemic. "

👉 He pointed out the importance of expediting the sending of the budget for the year 2020 to the House of Representatives for approval.  Noting that this will be after reviewing the possibility of increasing revenues, especially non-oil revenues, and reducing unnecessary spending to address the fiscal deficit, and taking the necessary steps to address the consequences of the sharp drop in oil prices.

He also stressed the necessity of working to confine arms in the hands of the state, eliminating all armed manifestations, extending the authority of the state, and promoting the restoration of complete civil peace and coexistence between all of all their diversity and diversity, all equally and without discrimination.

Al-Zorfi stressed that protecting the security of demonstrators and activists and emphasizing the sanctity of exposure to them and responding to their legitimate demands in achieving social justice and providing job opportunities and improving the level of basic services, pledging to work hard to "pursue the killers and reveal the identity of the people who were behind the fall of thousands of peaceful demonstrators and our armed forces." , And bring them to justice. " In addition to caring for and honoring the families of the martyrs, and paying attention to treating the wounded. And it added that one of the priorities of his government is "adopting a foreign policy based on the principle of Iraq first and avoiding regional and international conflicts that make Iraq an arena for settling scores, so that Iraq will be for Iraqis first and for the highest Iraqi interests to be the compass that determines the directions of those positions and relations."

He also stressed the endeavor to open up to all the neighboring countries, the region, and the general international community, in a way that preserves the independence of Iraq as a sovereign country, a key and active partner in combating global terrorism, and a stabilizing factor in the region.

He pointed to the return of the displaced and the displaced to their cities and villages, and the provision of safe livelihoods and the requirements of a decent life.

He stressed the necessity of resolutely tackling the rampant corruption in the ministries of the state and the various institutions and cutting off the perpetrators of corruption, and ensuring their prosecution and the recovery of the stolen money.

He pledged to work to create an attractive investment environment for domestic and foreign capital. support and revitalization of the private sector to contribute strongly to reconstruction and reconstruction. And provide more job opportunities and move the economy.

He pointed to the endeavor to solve the outstanding problems with the Kurdistan Regional Government and provide the necessary support to the governorates and local governments and to reach serious solutions and remedies to overcome all obstacles.

He also stressed the development of security and military institutions and support for the PMF and the Peshmerga forces as part of the country's military system. And continue to address the remnants of the ISIS terrorist. And control the borders to preserve the security and sovereignty of Iraq.

He asked members of the House of Representatives and political forces to be of assistance to his government in carrying out these tasks, to pass the current and critical circumstance that Iraq is going through, and to begin to rebuild the state on sound foundations, the state of institutions and citizenship in which everyone lives in freedom, justice, dignity and peace.

He said, "It is time for us to confirm our Iraqi identity."

 Al-Zrafi devoted part of his speech to present the great praise and appreciation of the championships and sacrifices of the Almoravids for months in the sit-in and pretending of their peaceful movement for change and demanding the legitimate rights to build the state of institutions.

He said, "I pay tribute to the souls of the martyrs and honor the blood of the wounded, peaceful demonstrators and our armed forces, who took away their lives and blood to attain the free and dignified life that dear Iraq deserves and befit the spare Iraqis." 

 

[CSM (R) Thack]

Deeds NOT words!!!👍🇺🇸

[TexasMike1958]

I got a 10k dinar that says the Kurds will complain about who this guy chooses.....they always have....why stop now

 

[davis411]

12 minutes ago, TexasMike1958 said:

I got a 10k dinar that says the Kurds will complain about who this guy chooses.....they always have....why stop now

 

I take your 10 k and raise you 1 million dinar

 

this is serious now

we have .33 cents on the line

 

win it all or lose 

[CSM (R) Thack]

27 minutes ago, davis411 said:

I take your 10 k and raise you 1 million dinar

 

this is serious now

we have .33 cents on the line

 

win it all or lose 

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...sorry...still laughing!!!! Classic...too damn funny!!!

[Calijim]

Who is this guy! What do we know about his Allegance? Is he the genuine Iraqi hero or just another Iranian puppet.

[Calijim]

I’m not betting any of my dinar, I don’t have enough toilet paper as it is.

[horsesoldier]

3 hours ago, davis411 said:

I take your 10 k and raise you 1 million dinar

 

this is serious now

we have .33 cents on the line

 

win it all or lose 

 

.33 ???? Too rich for my blood . . . you wild & crazy guys carry on with your Bad Selves.

[6ly410]

 

03/17/2020 23:41

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"Obelisk" publishes the full text of the speech of Prime Minister-designate Adnan Al-Zarfi

 

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/189540

Baghdad / Obelisk: On Tuesday 17 March 2020, "Obelisk" will publish the speech of Prime Minister-designate Adnan Al-Zarfi, who was tasked by the President of the Republic with forming the new cabinet.

"Obelisk" publishes the text of the word:

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

( Say work soon will Allah observe your work and His Messenger and the believers).

Believe God Almighty

 Dear Iraqi people

Peace, mercy and blessings of God

With great pride and a greater sense of moral and patriotic responsibility, I have the honor to accept my assignment with the task of forming the transitional government for the next stage.

I would like here to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, for this mandate. I also express gratitude to the leaders of the political blocs and members of the House of Representatives who gave us their confidence to carry out the tasks of the next stage.

Thank you for the reference that proved that it is with the aspirations of the Iraqi people in all its categories since the fall of the former regime and until now, and in the most critical circumstances it was a support for the people and the Iraqi state, whether in its support or criticism and its correction of the march.

I also pay great tribute and appreciation for the heroism and sacrifices of my brothers and brothers who have been stationed for months in the sit-in and pretend their peaceful movement for change and demanding legitimate rights to build a state of institutions. And I pay homage to the souls of the martyrs and honor the blood of the wounded, peaceful demonstrators and our armed forces, who have taken away their lives and blood to attain the free and dignified life that dear Iraq deserves and befit the spare Iraqis.

And keen on us to fulfill the responsibility entrusted to us and to confirm the honor of duty that we have been blamed for, we will strive and do all that must be done in order to achieve the following:

1- Prepare for free, fair, and transparent elections, in cooperation with the United Nations' representative operating in Iraq, within a maximum period of one year of forming the next government. And provide all requirements of logistical support to the High Electoral Commission, and to ensure the provision of appropriate climates for the conduct of the upcoming elections.

2- Giving greater effort to confront the danger of the Corona pandemic, strengthening and supporting the crisis cell in all its joints, and following the scientific contexts currently in force in the developed world, and urgently to protect our people from this threat that today threatens the entire world. Our prayers are for God to protect our people and the general human community from this epidemic.

3- Urgently sending the budget for the year 2020 to the House of Representatives for approval. And that is after reviewing the possibility of increasing revenues, especially non-oil from them, and reducing unnecessary spending to address the fiscal deficit, and taking the necessary steps to address the consequences of the sharp drop in oil prices.

4- Working to confine arms in the hands of the state, eliminating all armed manifestations, extending the authority of the state, and promoting the restoration of complete civil peace and coexistence between all of all their diversity and diversity, all equally and without discrimination.

5- Protecting the security of demonstrators and activists, emphasizing the sanctity of exposure to them, responding to their legitimate demands to achieve social justice, providing employment opportunities, and improving the level of basic services, and working hard to pursue the killers and reveal the identity of the people behind the fall of thousands of peaceful demonstrators and our armed forces, and bring them to justice. In addition to caring for and honoring the families of the martyrs, and paying attention to treating the wounded.

6- Adopting a foreign policy based on the principle of Iraq first and avoiding regional and international conflicts that make Iraq an arena for settling accounts, so that Iraq will be for Iraqis first. Let the higher Iraqi interests be the compass that determines the directions of these positions and relations.

7 - Seeking openness to all neighboring countries, the region, and the general international community, in a way that preserves the independence of Iraq as a sovereign country, a key and active partner in combating global terrorism, and a stabilizing factor in the region.

8- Returning the displaced and displaced to their cities and villages, and providing safe livelihoods and decent life requirements.

9- Firmly tackling the rampant corruption in the ministries of the state and the various institutions and cutting off the perpetrators of corruption, and ensuring their prosecution and the recovery of looted funds.

10- Working to create an attractive investment environment for domestic and foreign capital. Support and revitalization of the private sector to contribute strongly to reconstruction and reconstruction. And to provide more job opportunities and move the economy.

11- Striving to solve the outstanding problems with the Kurdistan Regional Government and provide the necessary support to the governorates and local governments and to reach serious solutions and remedies to overcome all obstacles.

12- Developing security and military institutions and supporting the PMF and the Peshmerga forces as part of the country's military system. And continue to address the remnants of the terrorist group ISIS. And control the borders to preserve the security and sovereignty of Iraq.

I sincerely hope that all the people of our country, foremost of whom are the youth, who are strong in the demonstration, and my brothers and sisters in the House of Representatives and the political forces, will be of assistance to us in the implementation of these tasks, so that we can together overcome the current and critical circumstance that our dear country and our honorable people go through, so that we can begin to rebuild the state on the foundations Salima, the state of institutions and citizenship in which everyone lives in freedom, justice, dignity and peace, it is time for us to assert our Iraqi identity, and return Iraq to its glory and glory, to rise to its high position among the countries of the region and the world.

God preserved Iraq and its people with all its nationalities, components, and sects.

Mercy and eternity for the martyrs.

God grants success

Obelisk

 

[6ly410]

 

03/18/2020 16:50

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Member of Al-Fateh: Most political blocs reject Saleh's decision to nominate Al-Zarfi for the prime minister

http://almasalah.com/ar/news/189593

 

Baghdad / Obelisk: On Wednesday, 18 March 2020, the deputy for Al-Fath Qusai Abbas Al-Shabaki stated that Iraq is going through a crisis, major challenges and transgressions against the sovereignty of the country.

Al-Shabaki said that the President of the Republic has entered the country in a cycle and a vicious circle and nominated a more controversial personality, and the opening tends to use the constitutional and legal frameworks on the President’s violation of the Prime Minister’s candidate.

He added: We are surprised at the speed of the Federal Court’s decision to approve the President’s move to nominate Zarfi.

He concluded his speech by saying: Most of the political blocs reject the decision of the President of the Republic to nominate Al-Zarfi for the premiership.

 

Edited March 18, 2020 by 6ly410

[Adam Montana]

Too early in this to get excited, but I'm happy to see something happening.

 

Let the news roll in!