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He congratulated the Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi , the Iraqi and Islamic nation by the Eid al - Fitr.
According to the text of congratulations:
"With solutions for the days of Eid al - Fitr and near the victory of our final heroine on Daesh terrorist gangs, I extend my sincere congratulations and my name blessings to the Iraqis with all denominated and their color onthis occasion, wishing to return to the Iraqis always good and theblessings they are united against their enemies and prepare for the post -terrorism which will be a springboard for a new life filled with their aspirations and wishes in a safe country and cream, as I salute our fighters heroes as they write the last chapters of the battle of honor against Daesh terrorist, calling from God Almighty to be the days of the Iraqis , all holidays raptures, and every year the Iraqis Ana Wen security, peace and prosperity . "
Dr. Haider al - Abadi
Prime Minister
Information Office of the Prime Minister 25 - June --2,017
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) A member of the Committee on Culture and Information Parliamentary, Sarwa Abdul Wahid, Saturday, the city of Arbil as a dangerous place for journalists and civilians and they are threatened by armed groups of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and its allies.
Abdul Wahid said in a press statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that "the attack of an armed force belonging to the deputy head of the Kurdistan region Kosrat Rasul house of a member of the editorial board of the newspaper« Kurdistan Nui », a clear violation and threat to the security of the journalist. "The armed groups associated with the Democratic Party and its allies are able to arrest and break into houses and threaten the defenseless citizens," said a member of the parliamentary culture committee. "Arbil has become a dangerous place for journalists and civilians to threaten the organs associated with the Democratic Party and its allies, which carry out their agendas, . "The armed groups have become the most prominent feature of the Democratic Party and its allies," Abdel Wahed warned consulates operating in Erbil. "International and local press organizations should stand up with journalists in Erbil."It is noteworthy that a force belonging to the deputy head of the Kurdistan region Kosrat Rasul attacked the house of a member of the editorial board of the Kurdish newspaper Nui, journalist Sartib Jowhar
The opening of the fuel loading platforms at Shatt al-Basrah
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) Oil Minister Jabbar Ali al-Allaibi inaugurated a project to load fuel platforms at the site of Shatt al-Basra.
He praised the Minister of Oil, according to a statement of the ministry received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of today, "the efforts of workers in the pipeline company - the Southern Operations Commission, which was able to achieve an extraordinary achievement through the implementation of the project to establish new platforms to load fuel at the site of Shatt al-Basra." Said that "the staff of the Southern Operations Commission and sincere national efforts have achieved a great achievement in the establishment of the new site of Shatt al-Basra to load fuel in replacement of the warehouse of the Mufti oil and within a period not exceeding three months, where the project included the establishment of reservoirs and new pipelines and buildings, as well as new loading platforms for fuel "He said. "The project's loading capacity is 10,000 cubic meters and the reservoir capacity is 60,000 cubic meters. For his part, project director Dawood Salem Ahmed said that the "South Operations and implementation of the directives of the Minister of Oil has been able and self-made during a record period of development of designs and plans for the establishment of a new site to load the product of gas oil near the power station Shatt al-Arab in coordination with the concerned authorities covers the needs of other provinces" . "The ministry plans to develop practical solutions to achieve high flow in the process of transporting fuel from ports and warehouses to all parts of the country," the project manager said. "This project represents a qualitative addition to the oil sector and a great challenge to the economic and financial conditions. The implementation of this project is a qualitative leap that proves the ability of the national effort to overcome difficulties and achieve the impossible in a record time," said ministry spokesman Assem Jihad. Jihad added that "the new project achieves high flow in the movement of trucks and the loading of fuel tankers." Jihad continued that "work continues day and night in the warehouse site of the Muftiyah to dismantle the reservoirs and pipes in order to lift thousands of tons of debris and to accelerate the conversion of this site to the largest tourist site and entertainment for citizens includes parks, parks and playgrounds. He pointed out that "the transfer of the warehouse and the loading of tanks out of the city of Basra has contributed to rid the city of environmental pollution and the risks caused by the transfer of tanks for fuel, as well as alleviate the traffic congestion and confusion caused by these tanks.
Dhi Qar decided to cancel the ceremony ceremonies Eid
(Dhi Qar: Euphrates News) The local government in Thi Qar decided to cancel the ceremonies celebrating the Eid al-Fitr in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and the military and security forces and the people of the popular mobilization who are fighting the most fierce battles against terrorist and takfiri groups.
The governor of Dhi Qar Yahya al-Nasseri said in a press statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} copy of it today, "It was decided to cancel the official ceremony ceremonies on the Eid al-Fitr and apologize for welcoming well-wishers on this occasion." Naciri said that "the decision came in solidarity with the sincere efforts of the members of our armed forces and the national popular crowd and in appreciation of the sacrifices of the martyrs and the consolation of their lives and pure condolences for the wounded and the suffering of our people in hot areas of displacement and bloody assassinations and the killing of identity by the gangs and groups, . "On this blessed occasion, I congratulate you on Eid al-Fitr and ask God to make our days good, safe and merciful."is over
President of the Chaldean community reveals the proportion of Christians in Iraq and the region and announce his position on the settlement and the separation of the region
The head of the Chaldean community in Iraq and the world Luis Sacco revealed the proportion of Christians in Iraq, while announcing his position on the draft national settlement and the separation of the Kurdistan region.
"There is no accurate statistics on the number of Christians in Iraq. In my estimation, the proportion of Christians in the country was 4% and now it is 2%, while the percentage of Christians in the region is 20% and now it is 8% In Egypt, the majority of Christians (Copts) and many emigrated from the region because of extremist organizations that turned into terrorism. " "More than 100 Christian houses are occupied in Baghdad by Mafiyat and [uncontrolled militias]," he said, noting that "the number of Christians in Baghdad is now 200,000, while the number of Christians is one million." "I met with the head of the National Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, and the settlement project was praised and the initiative can mature. The country needs a settlement, and in my opinion we need an open meeting to reconcile the hearts and then settle for building a state based on all, "He said. He pointed out that "there are positive items in the settlement and some of them need to crystallize and form a committee of the Christian component is taught and provide a paper in this regard, and generally, without reconciliation and settlement remains the country in conflict, and will end the problems of all if we turn to the state of citizenship." . "The reason for the emergence of terrorist groups is the political vacuum in the country," he said. "If there is no settlement and reconciliation, there may be worse terrorism than gangs that support terrorism." He pointed to "the seriousness of external interventions if there is no unity of the political class and be loyal to the country and the trend towards reconciliation with neighboring countries."
"Three years after the displacement of the Christians from Mosul, I was pleased to return to the city when I visited seven of them and I felt at the same time that seven churches were destroyed," he said. "Mosul is a mosaic and Christians are part of the Mosul fabric," he said. "There are a lot of population-free areas. We feel there is greed and an inclination to change the demographic in the areas of Qarqosh, Bartila and other components." And "the homeland and part of the Iraqi fabric and we see it is necessary to return Christians to their regions without dreams and demands impossible, despite the need for some sort of reassurance." Saku called calls for the Ninewa Plain to be "an unrealistic reaction by parties living abroad who have been out of Iraq for years. The annexation of the Nineveh plain to the Kurdistan region is premature." He called for "constructive and meaningful dialogue between the region and the central government in Baghdad regarding the disputed areas," and wished "each component to unify its ranks." On his position on the referendum for the separation of the Kurdistan region, Sako said that "as a Christian component will be torn in the event of separation of the province and we are with the unity of Iraq."
Governor of Baghdad: The coming days will see a significant improvement in the hours of processing power
Baghdad Governor Atwan al-Atwani said that "the coming days will witness a significant improvement in the hours of processing the citizen with national electricity."
A statement issued by the media office said that the governor "got the approval of the Ministry of Electricity to increase the processing of the capital Baghdad with {700} additional megawatts after the share of 2500 megawatts, adding that the additional share will cover a large part of the need for the capital of national electricity and will be reflected significantly on Hours of processing, which recorded a significant decline during the past days. " The governor said that two weeks ago he held talks with the Ministry of Electricity to solve the electricity crisis in the capital. He also met with Minister of Electricity Qasem al-Fahdawi and discussed with him the reasons for this crisis. He called on him to reconsider the share of the capital in the hours of preparation. Compared to other provinces. "
The US consul in the Kurdistan Region, Ken Gross, congratulated the Muslims in the Kurdistan Region on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Sunday, June 25, 2017, the first day, reminding the martyrs of the Peshmerga and Iraqi forces.
"On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my congratulations to Muslims in Kurdistan, as Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan," Gross said in a video clip.
He added: "Soon we will congratulate the liberation of Mosul," continuing: "We see this is an opportunity to recall the Peshmerga and members of the Iraqi security forces heroes who sacrificed their lives in the war against Dahesh."
He continued: "We ask everyone in Kurdistan and Iraq to remember the need to coexist and pay attention to the other in such happy occasions regardless of religion or race, so as not to be able to come back again, and wish you the best wishes on this occasion, Eid Fattar Mubarak."
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US Consul in Erbil recalls the martyrs of the Peshmerga and Iraqi forces during his congratulations on Eid al-Fitr By Shunem Abdullah Khoshnaw one hour ago
The US consul in the Kurdistan Region, Ken Gross, congratulated the Muslims in the Kurdistan Region on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Sunday, June 25, 2017, the first day, reminding the martyrs of the Peshmerga and Iraqi forces.
"On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my congratulations to Muslims in Kurdistan, as Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan," Gross said in a video clip.
He added: "Soon we will congratulate the liberation of Mosul," continuing: "We see this is an opportunity to recall the Peshmerga and members of the Iraqi security forces heroes who sacrificed their lives in the war against Dahesh."
He continued: "We ask everyone in Kurdistan and Iraq to remember the need to coexist and pay attention to the other in such happy occasions regardless of religion or race, so as not to be able to come back again, and wish you the best wishes on this occasion, Eid Fattar Mubarak."d
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The US consul in the Kurdistan Region, Ken Gross, congratulated the Muslims in the Kurdistan Region on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Sunday, June 25, 2017, the first day, reminding the martyrs of the Peshmerga and Iraqi forces.
"On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my congratulations to Muslims in Kurdistan, as Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan," Gross said in a video clip.
He added: "Soon we will congratulate the liberation of Mosul," continuing: "We see this is an opportunity to recall the Peshmerga and members of the Iraqi security forces heroes who sacrificed their lives in the war against Dahesh."
He continued: "We ask everyone in Kurdistan and Iraq to remember the need to coexist and pay attention to the other in such happy occasions regardless of religion or race, so as not to be able to come back again, and wish you the best wishes on this occasion, Eid Fattar Mubarak."
Iraq is discussing with Kuwait and Iran the division of joint oil fields
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Oil Minister Jabbar al-Allaibi announced the continuation of the ministerial committees discussed with the States of Kuwait and Iran to reach an agreement on the division of oil production of the joint oil fields between the two countries, pointing to inviting foreign companies competent to submit their proposals for the development of these fields.
He said in a press statement that "Iraq is involved with Kuwait oil fields are the tender and the dome of Safwan and cut talks with them accelerated steps as he shares with Iran 11 or 12 oil fields and talks with them are still in the early stages," noting that "neighboring countries accelerated in the development of these fields For its part, in contrast to the Iraqi side because of the financial scarcity and the economic crisis experienced by the country. " Al-Luaibi said that he had taken a decision to submit these fields for development through the national effort and also developed by the foreign effort, noting that the national effort takes longer to develop these fields as a result of the Iraqi financial crisis, which invited him to provide an invitation to foreign companies competent to submit their proposals for the development of these fields, .is ove
Iraq condemns the targeting of Al-Haram Al-Makki and affirms its solidarity with Saudi Arabia
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Iraq condemned the attempt to target the Haram al-Makki, asserting its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of terrorist groups that target its security and internal stability.
"The Iraqi Foreign Ministry expresses its condemnation and condemnation of the terrorist operation that attempted to target the holy Haram al-Sharif, and confirms Iraq's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of terrorist groups targeting its security," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmad Jamal said in a statement received by the Al-Furat News Agency. And its internal stability. " He added that "these attempts show the extent of intellectual and ideological deviation of the gangs adopting the method of terrorism and atonement, which prompted it to try to attack the holiest homes of God and during the holy month of Ramadan." This requires greater efforts to eliminate the sources of its support and funding. Saudi Arabia announced yesterday that it had foiled an attempt to target the Al-Aqsa Mosque after receiving news from inside the Ajyad Al-Masafi neighborhood in Makkah, next to Al-Haram Al-Makki, confirming the presence of a cell there to prepare for terrorist operations in the coming period. With the Saudi security forces
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim warns against spending Arab and Islamic capabilities in internal conflicts
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The head of the National Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, said that Jerusalem International Day determines the Zionist entity raiding the land of Palestine an enemy of the Arab and Islamic nation, warning of "spending Arab and Islamic potential in internal conflicts."
During his meeting with the leaders and employees of the Ashura societies on the occasion of Jerusalem International Day, he expressed his "regret for the retreat of the Palestinian issue after Arab and Muslim Islamic preoccupation with some of them, which provided relief to the Zionist entity." He warned that "the Arab and Islamic potentials in internal conflicts are wasting opportunities, wasting money and confiscating the internal power of Islam. He also pointed out that" the misfortunes suffered by the Iraqi people come within the framework of scrutiny to be eligible to carry the Umma project led by Imam Mahdi [ "He said. Ammar al-Hakim praised the "good reputation enjoyed by the Ashura Brigades, calling for" continuing training and military and religious construction. He stressed "the need to care for the Mujahideen and the families of the martyrs and care for the wounded."is over
Conference of the Year" in the range of the charge: an extension of the platforms of sedition and the manufacture of a new terrorist organization
MP Mohammed al-Chihoud, a representative of the National Alliance, is expected to attend a conference in Baghdad soon. It is hoped that Sunni political figures will be brought to the Iraqi judiciary on various charges.
"The convening of a conference of Tamari terrorist figures that has paved the way for al-Qaeda to enter Iraq under the titles of exclusion and marginalization is the beginning of a new terrorist organization that is supported by the region and internationally," he said in a statement.
He added: "Regional and international intelligence planned for this conference, in coordination with a number of political figures inside and outside Iraq, in order to engage terrorist leaders within the political process again," warning of "the destruction of Iraq and the people and division into sectarian and sectarian regions and national."
"The holding of such terrorist conferences in Tamari, with the participation of wanted figures accused of terrorism, labor and communication, is a disregard for the blood of Iraqis who have been driven by terrorism and disregard for the families of civilian and military victims," he said.
"These figures are rejected by the community and will not have a foothold on Iraqi soil and their fate is to appear before the judiciary," he said, pointing out that "the aim of such conferences is to market the election and announce the establishment of a new terrorist organization like" .
The MP of the alliance, "Iraqi forces," Khalid al-Mafraji earlier, there is an agreement between the coalition forces to hold a "coalition of Iraqi forces" next month in Baghdad.
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6-24-2017 Newshound Guru Mailman17 IRAQ IS NOT SHORT ON COMMODITIES, BUT WERE SHORT ON MANAGING THOSE COMMODITIES. THE GRAFT AND CORRUPTION WAS RAMPANT. THAT IS UNDER CONTROL, NOT GONE, BUT CONTROLLED. WE ALSO KNOW THAT A 3D GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WAS DONE YEARS AGO, AND THAT SURVEY STATED IRAQS OIL RESERVES WERE 10 TIMES WHAT SAUDIS IS, JUST NOT TAPPED AND THAT DOESNT EVEN COUNT THEIR NATURAL GAS. THE NEWS IS GREAT TODAY AND SHOWS WE ARE CLOSE, BUT REMEMBER THE PAST WHEN DELIBERATING WHETHER IRAQ CAN SUSTAIN THEIR DINAR INTERNATIONALLY AT 1-1. THERE IS NO DOUBT THEY CAN, JUST WHEN. AS ALWAYS...JMO. [post 2 of 2]
6-24-2017 Newshound Guru Mailman17 I SEE A FEW OF THE GURUS OUT THERE ARE WORRIED ABOUT IRAQ BEING ABLE TO BACK THE DINAR AT A 1-1. I REALLY HATE TO GO BACK YEARS, BUT ANYONE IN THIS AS LONG AS SOME OF US DO NOT FORGET OLD NEWS THAT CERTAINLY PERTAINS TO THE CURRENT SITUATION. WHEN SADAAM WAS TAKEN OUT, EVERY SINGLE ACCOUNT WITH HIS NAME ON IT WORLDWIDE WAS FROZEN. NOT BILLIONS, BUT HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS. NOT SURE IF THOSE FUNDS ACROSS THE GLOBE WERE GAINING INTEREST OR NOT, BUT THEY WILL COME BACK TO THE CBI AS RESERVE MONEY. THAT ALSO INCLUDES ANYTHING THAT HAD HIS SONS NAME ON IT AS WELL. WE ALSO KNOW THEY HAVE THE LARGEST PHOSPHORUS RESERVE IN THE WORLD AS WELL AS OTHER MINERALS. THESE WILL BE MINED AND PUT OUT IMO AS SOON AS CHAPT 8 IS GIVEN. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
6-24-2017 Newshound Guru Currency365 ...I just spoke with a Currency Exchange and they said they do not show the rate changed yet, but they did see the site showing the $1.20 after I pointed the way.They said that once it officially changes, it's as easy as them selling their dinars, and then people coming in to do an Exchange. So all those 800#'s, and private meetings...blah, blah! It's an EXCHANGE. Simple as that.
6-24-2017 Intel Guru RayRen98 There are reports of a big street parade today throughout the weekend extending into Monday celebrating the victory of the military, the end of Ramadan and the EID holiday. EID starts immediately following Ramadan on June 25, 2017. The supplement to the 2017 Budget will be activated soon following Parliament approval. The Iraqis citizens will be celebrating with a massive fireworks display sometime tonight in Baghdad. Iraqi TV is broadcasting the coming days will mark a significant impact to purchasing power for all citizens of Iraq! The CBI site has taken on a new appearance and is in the "updating" process showing rate changes as conditions change....hmmmm?
6-24-2017 Intel Guru Delta...the Iraqi Stock Exchange closing for the whole week...never saw them close like this for the whole week...maybe for the new year for accounting purposes...usually these places don’t announce closings until they get word from the government that we are going to close things from this date to this date...so it could be something or not with them announcing early...and then the CBI we all know they need time after they close or before they open to make their move...and then what they are doing over the last few weeks with the auctions is another thing...remember as soon as they go Article VIII and they go international and lift the rate they will let this auction go...
6-24-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat You can go out to the CBI website and witness they are making some changes to the site. I can confirm to you this are educational changes needed for the roll out of the new currency and will be proceeded by news media announcements soon on the changes to their currency. This is what we have been waiting for and will be another sign we are getting VERY close. It will soon be over...Yes – we will see the RV very soon. [post 2 of 2]
6-24-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Abadi returns from his short middle east tour of three countries. He concluded it with a major news conference this week. So now we wait for his next news media announcement, which I believe will be the announcement we have all been waiting for these last many years. Iraq is moving on to the next phase of their history and I believe it will one of much less violence, a major rebuilding effort coupled with huge economic growth. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]6-
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi congratulates Iraqis and the Islamic nation by Eid al-Fitr
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi congratulated Iraqis and the Islamic nation by Eid al-Fitr.
The text of congratulations:
"With the advent of Eid al-Fitr and the victory of our final heroine forces over the terrorist gangs, I offer my sincere congratulations and congratulations to the Iraqis on all occasions. I hope that the Iraqis will always return to their enemies and prepare for the post-terrorism phase that will be the starting point for a new life. Filled with their aspirations and wishes in a safe and dignified country. We also salute our heroic heroes as they write the last chapters of the battle of honor against the preacher of the terrorist. He called upon Almighty God that the days of all Iraqis be days and tribulations,
Every year Iraqis enjoy security, peace and prosperity "
Dr. Haider Abadi
Prime Minister
Prime Minister 's Media Office
25 June 2017
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Abadi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not posted on English side; 3 pix)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abbadi: The martyrs of the martyrs have the greatest credit in the victory that has been achieved against the terrorist gangs
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abbadi said that the martyrs of the martyrs the greatest credit in the victory, which was achieved on gangs,
When Iraqis celebrate victory, we must forget the martyrs and the wounded.
This came during his meeting with a group of families of the martyrs of the Karrada terrorist bombing on the anniversary of this crime, where he asserted: "We recall today the tragedy of Karrada is not in order to restore sadness, but we recall with pride the great popular response to terrorism and the idea of Takfiri and blind hatred, He responded to him, and our response was strong. We have avenged every drop of blood that has come from a child, a young man, a woman and a man.
He expressed his condolences to the mothers, fathers, sisters and children who have lost dear ones and us, noting that the crime of Karrada is the tragedy of all Iraqis who have united and stood up and stood their honorable and honorable.
Dr. al-Abbadi pointed out that the goal of the crime of Karrada was to kill life in Baghdad, but we were stronger than this gang and the rattles that do not abide by the law of heaven and the laws of the earth.
He added: Iraq today counts a thousand accounts, and his position is strengthened, and we are optimistic about the future. Our victories weakened and led to its collapse, and this is reflected in these gangs in Syria.
Dr. Al-Abbadi said that the intelligence effort was able to detect hundreds of terrorist operations. The enemy is trying to exploit any gap after its defeat in the battle and its failure to confront our heroic forces.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
24 June 2017
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Abadi's website; posted on both Arabic and English sides)
Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi receives a telephone call from the US Secretary of State
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday evening.
Mr. Tilerson congratulated Dr. Abadi on the successes achieved in the battle to liberate Mosul and the political and diplomatic success of regional openness to Iraq.
The results of the recent visit to Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Kuwait were reviewed.
Dr. Abadi pointed to the clear Iraqi vision to distance the region from the specter of conflict and war, and to make serious efforts to affirm cultural and historical participation and develop economic interests between the peoples of the region and their countries.
Mr. Tillerson valued the balanced Iraqi positions of regional crises and problems and the importance of Iraq's role in the stability of the region and cooperation among its countries.
Dr. Al-Abbadi also stressed the need to direct all domestic and foreign efforts to focus on eliminating terrorist gangs and not to engage in side battles. Mr. Tillerson agreed with this approach and stressed that the United States will remain focused on fighting the Da'ash.
Mr. Tillerson reiterated the US position not to support the planned referendum in Kurdistan and the need to focus efforts to cooperate with the central government to meet the challenges of stability and reconstruction after the completion of liberation battles.
Dr. Abadi stressed the importance of benefiting from the successful experience of cooperation between the army and Peshmerga in the battles of liberating Mosul, pointing out the need to unify positions and mobilize international efforts to support the financial, economic and state institutions.
Prime Minister 's Media Office
24 June-2017
Abadi congratulates the Iraqis and confirms that the stage of the post-daisy will be the starting point for a new life
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi congratulated Iraqis and the Islamic nation by Eid al-Fitr.
"With the Eid al-Fitr and the victory of our final heroism over the terrorist gangs, I offer my sincere congratulations and my congratulations to the Iraqis with all their names and colors on this occasion," Abadi said in a congratulatory telegram. He hoped that "the [occasion] will always return to the Iraqis with good and blessings, united against their enemies and preparing for the post-terrorism phase that will be the starting point for a new life full of aspirations and aspirations in a safe and dignified country." "Our hero fighters are writing the last chapters of the battle of honor against the preacher of the terrorist," he said, calling upon Almighty God to make the days of all Iraqis a time and a pleasure. Every year, the Iraqis enjoy security, peace and prosperity
Seven Iraqis killed and wounded in Katyusha rocket attack on Baiji village
(Dpa): An Iraqi security source in the province of Salah al-Din Sunday, killing four people and wounding three others as a Katyusha rocket hit a gathering of a number of people in the village east of Baiji.
The source said several people in Mazra'a village exchanged congratulations on Eid al-Fitr this morning in the courtyard of one of the houses before the missile fell on them.
He added that the wounded were taken to Tikrit hospital for treatment, adding that one of them was in serious condition.Villages surrounding Beji are subjected to mortar or Katyusha attacks, resulting in casualties.
The Iraqi authorities did not allow the return of the residents of Baiji town, despite the liberation of more than two years ago, but allowed the return of residents of nearby villages.
The Islamic State still controls some areas east and north of the city, especially Jabal Mukhoul, as well as the desert between the provinces of Salah al-Din
Targeting details for "Al-Muthanna" market in Mosul
The media cell on Saturday revealed the circumstances of the targeting of elements of the organization "Da'ash" terrorist market Muthanna in the left coast of the city of Mosul, indicating "the death of 8 civilians and wounding 19 others."
The cell said in a statement received by the Journal News that "two terrorists wearing explosive belts with rifles and hand grenades tried to sneak into the Muthanna market on the left coast of the city of Mosul."
"The market protection force confronted the terrorists and clashed with them, and one of the suicide bombers was killed by the police, which led to the detonation of the explosive belt worn by the suicide bomber and resulted in the death of two members of the police."
"After the explosion of the first suicide bomber, the second suicide bomber managed to sneak into the market, where one of the elements of the heroic rescue police prevented him from attacking the citizens before he blew himself up, killing the corporal, Aziz Osman," the media cell explained in its statement. Mohammed Ibrahim) attributed to the Directorate of patrols and rescue and wounding another policeman. "
The incident resulted in the deaths of 5 innocent citizens and wounding 18 civilians, in addition to the death of 3 police and wounding another. "
Security forces imposed a curfew on the left side of Mosul on the back of the suicide attack in the Muthanna district
127 terrorists were killed, including snipers in Mosul
The "War Media Cell" announced the killing of 127 members of the "Daqash" during the advance of the federal police forces to liberate the remaining areas of the old city on the right coast of Mosul.
The cell said in a statement received on Saturday that "the losses of a fugitive by the federal police embodied the killing of 115 terrorists, 12 snipers, the dismantling of an explosive belt and the destruction of two warehouses for the Walker and the enemy."
"Ten explosive devices, a mortars and four enemy mortars were destroyed," she said.
It also pointed out that the security units continue to fight the battles in the southern axis and progress towards targets set in the old city, the last areas still under the control of terrorist elements.
The cell statement also pointed out that "the federal police units surround the entire city and progress on it from three axes, has made progress in depth and pursue terrorist elements."
The statement said, "The elements of the call for the loss of many people, weapons and equipment."
On Friday, five civilians and three soldiers were killed and more than 18 civilians were wounded when a suicide bomber attacked the Muthanna market on the left coast of Mosul.
Al-Jubouri confirms the participation of Al-Issawi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives Salim al-Jubouri said that political figures "controversial" and some of them are required for the Iraqi judiciary on charges of terrorism and corruption, will participate in the "conference of the year" to be held in Baghdad in mid-July.
Al-Jubouri revealed in a press interview published on Saturday the invitation of the former finance minister convicted of corruption Rafie al-Issawi, and the owner of satellite "Sharqiya" Saad Al-Bazaz and controversial businessman and questioning Khamis Al-Khanjar to participate in the conference "under the auspices of the Iraqi state, "He said.
He announced Jubouri, the start of "dialogues with the various Iraqi parties representatives of liberated areas .. To agree on the need to hold a conference of these personalities in Baghdad."
He added: "There will indeed be a conference mid-next month, and will be at this conference to disclose the political consensus under the auspices and care of the Iraqi state and the United Nations .."
The speaker of the parliament, also made clear that "those who want to oppose the government to be in Iraq and participate in the inclusive conference of representatives of the liberated provinces, or declare support for the outcome of the conference a statement issued from inside Iraq as well."
"This is the first time that there will be a Sunni conference for the Sunnis in Baghdad," Jubouri said. "Those who refuse to participate under the state will not hear from anyone."
The MP of the alliance, "Iraqi forces," Khalid al-Mafraji earlier, there is an agreement between the coalition forces to hold a "coalition of Iraqi forces" next month in Baghdad.
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