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Iraqi president describes his regime as "illegitimate" .. And forces loyal to Iran prevent Abdul Mahdi from resigning
Wednesday 09 October 2019 - 01:00
Baghdad / Dr. Hamid Abdullah:
Iraqi President Barham Saleh revealed that the Iraqi authorities did not issue orders to beat protesters and did not know who opened fire on them.
Saleh said the regime, which oppresses its people and does not provide a free and dignified life for it, lacks legitimacy, an explicit reference to the harsh measures the Iraqi authorities have dealt with protesters.
For his part, the head of the Popular Mobilization Authority, Faleh al-Fayyad, threatened actions that he described as "resounding" against those who incited demonstrations and described what happened as "conspiracy" and indeed "serious criminal".
Fayyad hinted at the possibility of the intervention of the Popular Mobilization to suppress the demonstrators, pointing out that the crowd is linked to the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and if we are ordered to intervene we will be ready.
The coordinating committees of the protests accuse the security elements belonging to the Popular Mobilization to open live fire on the demonstrators with the knowledge of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
Fayyad implicitly acknowledged the deterrent measures taken by the security forces against the demonstrators, stressing that the security services will defend the state that (built by blood) as he described.
On the other hand, sources close to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said that the latter had decided to resign during the speech he addressed to the demonstrators on the second day of the protests.
It said Hadi al-Amiri, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes and a number of leaders of the Shiite armed factions had pressed Abdul-Mahdi and prevented him from resigning and promised to end the protests within a few days.
Security sources say that the Iraqi National Security Service issued a list of the names of dozens of activists and media who supported the demonstrations, or were in connection with its coordination committees, and that arrest warrants will be issued or issued against them in anticipation of renewed protests, especially as a number of Iraqi tribes refused to bury their sons who were shot dead Security is waiting for retribution from the perpetrators.
Baghdad / Dr. Hamid Abdullah:
Iraqi President Barham Saleh revealed that the Iraqi authorities did not issue orders to beat protesters and did not know who opened fire on them.
Saleh said the regime, which oppresses its people and does not provide a free and dignified life for it, lacks legitimacy, an explicit reference to the harsh measures the Iraqi authorities have dealt with protesters.
For his part, the head of the Popular Mobilization Authority, Faleh al-Fayyad, threatened actions that he described as "resounding" against those who incited demonstrations and described what happened as "conspiracy" and indeed "serious criminal".
Fayyad hinted at the possibility of the intervention of the Popular Mobilization to suppress the demonstrators, pointing out that the crowd is linked to the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and if we are ordered to intervene we will be ready.
The coordinating committees of the protests accuse the security elements belonging to the Popular Mobilization to open live fire on the demonstrators with the knowledge of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
Fayyad implicitly acknowledged the deterrent measures taken by the security forces against the demonstrators, stressing that the security services will defend the state that (built by blood) as he described.
On the other hand, sources close to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said that the latter had decided to resign during the speech he addressed to the demonstrators on the second day of the protests.
It said Hadi al-Amiri, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes and a number of leaders of the Shiite armed factions had pressed Abdul-Mahdi and prevented him from resigning and promised to end the protests within a few days.
Security sources say that the Iraqi National Security Service issued a list of the names of dozens of activists and media who supported the demonstrations, or were in connection with its coordination committees, and that arrest warrants will be issued or issued against them in anticipation of renewed protests, especially as a number of Iraqi tribes refused to bury their sons who were shot dead Security is waiting for retribution from the perpetrators.
Caution calm in Baghdad .. Parliament holds its first session after the bloody protests
Wednesday 09 October 2019 - 01:00
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad woke up on Monday to a cautious calm after a week of protests marred by violence that killed more than 100 people and a day after the president called for an end to escalation and dialogue.
On Monday evening, Barham Saleh called on the sons of the one nation to put an end to what he called "sedition", shortly after security forces acknowledged "excessive use" of force in Sadr City, east of Baghdad, which saw chaos on Sunday night.
According to an official toll, more than 100 people, most of them demonstrators, have been killed and more than 6,000 injured since protests began in Baghdad and southern cities to demand the resignation of the government accused of corruption.
Saleh said in a televised address to the people that «lurks and criminals who faced demonstrators and security forces with live bullets are the enemies of this country, and they are the enemies of the people».
Referring to the need to take "measures to counter this kind of protests and prevent the rush to the use of excessive force," the Iraqi president called for a "dialogue between the people of one nation and prevent the foreigner from interfering" in a country that has long sought to balance the two hostile allies, the United States and Iran.
Before that, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi made a series of proposals for social measures in an attempt to absorb the anger of the demonstrators who stressed that «nothing to lose», in a country rich in oil and more than a fifth of the population lives below the poverty line.
The Iraqi authorities, under criticism from human rights defenders, have confirmed that they abide by "international standards," accusing "mendes" and "unknown snipers" of shooting at demonstrators and security forces alike.
Amnesty International said on Monday that recognizing "excessive use of force by security forces is a first step that must be translated on the ground in order to rein in the actions of the security forces and the army." The next step, she said, should be "accounting."
For its part, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called for maintaining access for the paramedics to the wounded.
The Iraqi parliament held its first session yesterday after the protests.
The session was held after a failed attempt on Saturday, when boycotted by the largest parliamentary bloc of 54 MPs led by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
More than 200 deputies arrived for an extraordinary session called by Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, contrary to expectations that the quorum would not be completed.
The deputies hosted several ministers to discuss the demonstrations that erupted a week ago in Baghdad before spreading to the south.
Security around the Green Zone, where government offices and foreign embassies are located, has been lifted.
Traffic was at normal levels while the internet, which was cut most days last week, improved.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Baghdad woke up on Monday to a cautious calm after a week of protests marred by violence that killed more than 100 people and a day after the president called for an end to escalation and dialogue.
On Monday evening, Barham Saleh called on the sons of the one nation to put an end to what he called "sedition", shortly after security forces acknowledged "excessive use" of force in Sadr City, east of Baghdad, which saw chaos on Sunday night.
According to an official toll, more than 100 people, most of them demonstrators, have been killed and more than 6,000 injured since protests began in Baghdad and southern cities to demand the resignation of the government accused of corruption.
Saleh said in a televised address to the people that «lurks and criminals who faced demonstrators and security forces with live bullets are the enemies of this country, and they are the enemies of the people».
Referring to the need to take "measures to counter this kind of protests and prevent the rush to the use of excessive force," the Iraqi president called for a "dialogue between the people of one nation and prevent the foreigner from interfering" in a country that has long sought to balance the two hostile allies, the United States and Iran.
Before that, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Halbousi made a series of proposals for social measures in an attempt to absorb the anger of the demonstrators who stressed that «nothing to lose», in a country rich in oil and more than a fifth of the population lives below the poverty line.
The Iraqi authorities, under criticism from human rights defenders, have confirmed that they abide by "international standards," accusing "mendes" and "unknown snipers" of shooting at demonstrators and security forces alike.
Amnesty International said on Monday that recognizing "excessive use of force by security forces is a first step that must be translated on the ground in order to rein in the actions of the security forces and the army." The next step, she said, should be "accounting."
For its part, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called for maintaining access for the paramedics to the wounded.
The Iraqi parliament held its first session yesterday after the protests.
The session was held after a failed attempt on Saturday, when boycotted by the largest parliamentary bloc of 54 MPs led by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
More than 200 deputies arrived for an extraordinary session called by Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, contrary to expectations that the quorum would not be completed.
The deputies hosted several ministers to discuss the demonstrations that erupted a week ago in Baghdad before spreading to the south.
Security around the Green Zone, where government offices and foreign embassies are located, has been lifted.
Traffic was at normal levels while the internet, which was cut most days last week, improved.
Authorities restart the Internet after one night of service Return to normal in Baghdad .. And violence in Sadr City
Iraqi police armored vehicles walk between public vehicles to maintain security in Baghdad. Reuters
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Iraqi police armored vehicles walk between public vehicles to maintain security in Baghdad. Reuters
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Date: 09 October 2019
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities re-cut Internet service in the country again on Saturday after a one-night run, while Sadr City witnessed bloody violence in which 15 people were killed.
In detail, the Iraqi army announced yesterday that a policeman was killed and four others were wounded in an attack by gunmen in Sadr City, where 15 people were killed last night during the violence. Al-Sadr after nightfall and set fire to tires in front of the municipal council building and court in Muzaffar Square, explaining that the shooting targeting security forces came from a crowd, but protesters said they were attacked by security forces using live ammunition throughout the week.
Reuters journalists saw snipers on rooftops firing at crowds of protesters, killing and wounding.
Wake up the Iraqi capital Baghdad, yesterday, on a cautious calm after a week of protests marred by violence, and returned to normal conditions in the capital, where the traffic authorities announced the reopening of the government green zone and the suspension bridge to traffic, after a pause against the backdrop of popular demonstrations, while The Gomhoureya Bridge towards Tahrir Square is still closed, as is El Tayaran Street.
The Iraqi President Barham Saleh, has called, on the evening of yesterday, his compatriots to put an end to what he called «sedition», after the security forces acknowledged «excessive use of force in Sadr City, eastern Baghdad».
Meanwhile, the Iraqi authorities re-cut the Internet service in the country, again yesterday, after restarting the service for one night for the first time since it stopped in early October, in conjunction with the start of demonstrations.
Date: 09 October 2019
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities re-cut Internet service in the country again on Saturday after a one-night run, while Sadr City witnessed bloody violence in which 15 people were killed.
In detail, the Iraqi army announced yesterday that a policeman was killed and four others were wounded in an attack by gunmen in Sadr City, where 15 people were killed last night during the violence. Al-Sadr after nightfall and set fire to tires in front of the municipal council building and court in Muzaffar Square, explaining that the shooting targeting security forces came from a crowd, but protesters said they were attacked by security forces using live ammunition throughout the week.
Reuters journalists saw snipers on rooftops firing at crowds of protesters, killing and wounding.
Wake up the Iraqi capital Baghdad, yesterday, on a cautious calm after a week of protests marred by violence, and returned to normal conditions in the capital, where the traffic authorities announced the reopening of the government green zone and the suspension bridge to traffic, after a pause against the backdrop of popular demonstrations, while The Gomhoureya Bridge towards Tahrir Square is still closed, as is El Tayaran Street.
The Iraqi President Barham Saleh, has called, on the evening of yesterday, his compatriots to put an end to what he called «sedition», after the security forces acknowledged «excessive use of force in Sadr City, eastern Baghdad».
Meanwhile, the Iraqi authorities re-cut the Internet service in the country, again yesterday, after restarting the service for one night for the first time since it stopped in early October, in conjunction with the start of demonstrations.
The Kurdistan Regional Government warns Turkey of the possible repercussions of its operation in northern Syria and calls for dialogue with the Kurds
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Posted: 09.10.2019 | | Arab World News
The capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq Erbil
The Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government has warned Turkey of the possible repercussions of the military operation it intends to launch in northeastern Syria, calling for resolving the tension through dialogue with the participation of the Kurdish parties.
The capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq Erbil
The Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government has warned Turkey of the possible repercussions of the military operation it intends to launch in northeastern Syria, calling for resolving the tension through dialogue with the participation of the Kurdish parties.
The Kurdistan Regional Government warns Turkey of the possible repercussions of its operation in northern Syria and calls for dialogue with the Kurds
Trump: We have not abandoned the Kurds of Syria and any unjustified military action against them from Turkey will destroy its economy
Turkish parliament extends Erdogan's mandate to launch military operations in Syria and Iraq
The government said in a statement issued late Tuesday, it "expresses deep concern about the decision of the United States to withdraw from the safe area in northeastern Syria, and about reports of a possible Turkish military operation."
The statement called on "Turkey, as a member of the international coalition, to avoid any move that would undermine progress against ISIS, in particular the out of control of the places of detention of terrorist fighters."
"The consequences of the military escalation go beyond Syria's borders, creating conditions for the return of ISIS and causing mass displacement of the population," the KRG said in a statement. Situation. "
She stressed that "the crisis must be resolved through a firm political solution that guarantees the rights of all Syrians, including the Kurdish people."
“The KRG has made enormous sacrifices in the campaign to defeat ISIS and is currently hosting 1.1 million displaced people, many of whom have fled that conflict. The international community has a responsibility to prevent a recurrence of this. And will work on the issue across different channels.
Trump: We have not abandoned the Kurds of Syria and any unjustified military action against them from Turkey will destroy its economy
Turkish parliament extends Erdogan's mandate to launch military operations in Syria and Iraq
The government said in a statement issued late Tuesday, it "expresses deep concern about the decision of the United States to withdraw from the safe area in northeastern Syria, and about reports of a possible Turkish military operation."
The statement called on "Turkey, as a member of the international coalition, to avoid any move that would undermine progress against ISIS, in particular the out of control of the places of detention of terrorist fighters."
"The consequences of the military escalation go beyond Syria's borders, creating conditions for the return of ISIS and causing mass displacement of the population," the KRG said in a statement. Situation. "
She stressed that "the crisis must be resolved through a firm political solution that guarantees the rights of all Syrians, including the Kurdish people."
“The KRG has made enormous sacrifices in the campaign to defeat ISIS and is currently hosting 1.1 million displaced people, many of whom have fled that conflict. The international community has a responsibility to prevent a recurrence of this. And will work on the issue across different channels.
Washington in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon: The story of the oil jug
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October 9, 2019
The Lebanese political community is trying to understand the dimensions of the US move in northern Syria with the Western media and most of the strategic studies centers, and it sees how much this will bounce back on Lebanon, present and future.
The attempt to explore the timing lies because the Syrian event suddenly overshadowed everything else, and came from an unexpected place, after the developments in the region almost eroded the balance of Syria, after the Lebanese-Israeli clash, and then targeting Aramco, and the explosion of the Iraqi situation. Despite the succession of Syrian political stations, the return of northern Syria to the forefront, from the Washington gate, is a reminder once again that all the episodes in the Middle East are interconnected, because the main players are themselves. This stokes speculation that something is being prepared for Syria and can only be part of what prepares for other interconnected arenas.
It is not the first time that the US steps in Syria have become the opposite, either under the administration of former Democratic President Barack Obama, as happened with the decision of a military strike after accusing the Syrian regime of using chemical weapons, or the current Republican Donald Trump, with his decision to withdraw US troops from Eastern Syria. All readings seek to explore the causes and consequences of this resolution, in light of talk about a trade-off between the US withdrawal in agreement with Russia, in return for Russia's withdrawal of Iranian influence from Syria. It may be premature to deal with this talk, before the picture becomes clear, waiting for Turkey's reaction and the seriousness of the US threat to any Turkish operation, without neglecting the undeclared coordination between Washington, Turkey and Russia, on this buffer zone that benefits Turkey, by creating a border strip. It includes displaced Syrians, ensuring the disengagement of Syrian and Turkish Kurds. For some players, it is part of the solution to the major IDP crisis, a clear demographic change, and the role of Turkey and Russia in Syria, as opposed to the American rams with Iran.
The US-Russian dialogue on Syria and the negotiations has not ceased to shape the image of the regime or the future of Syria, or to define its geographic parameters that are different from those that existed. Consequently, talk of the possibility of trade-offs in the Syrian arena is not new, but the tools for its implementation are not in the hands of Americans and Russians alone. Because it is hard to believe, after the recent developments in Iraq, that Iran could easily hand over to extract the Syrian card from its hand, even for the sake of a Russian ally. Here, too, we can stop at the Iraqi developments, from an economic point of view, because what happened also reminds us to talk a few weeks ago about the deterioration of the Syrian economic situation (away from the costs and effects of the war) and then burst economic and financial files at once in Lebanon.
US decisions on Syria can only be dealt with in Iraq, Lebanon, and the areas where Washington imposes its influence and presence. Not long ago, Washington loyalists in Lebanon were no longer counting on any active US intervention in Lebanon, as it did after 2005. Consequently, accusing this team, no longer one, of becoming the nucleus of a coup against the current situation, is exaggerated. in it. Because no political team resembles the one that worked years ago, and no American administration is involved alongside any of Iran's opponents on the assumption that it is today the American adversary in Lebanon. Thus, the abandonment of the Kurds of Syria becomes one of similar scenes that have already happened. This does not mean that the Kurds have no responsibility. But Lebanon is different in its calculations and intersections, and also the nature of the American reaction to it. Sanctions imposed by Washington on Hizbullah, or by increasing pressure on its allies, are not in the interest of its allies in Lebanon. Rather, it comes within the framework of raising its negotiating conditions with Iran, whether in the nuclear agreement or in a full Middle East settlement, and at a minimum to keep its pressure on the party for purely electoral or internal interests regarding how each ruling party manages the file of dealing with the party, its institutions and Iran. The current US pressure and talk of lifting the sanctions ceiling is in the context of the same policy, which imposes a single rhythm on the interests of the United States first and last, as happened when Washington intervened with the forces of March 14, and agreed to elect its opponent President Michel Aoun, and finally stood with the Chairman of the Progressive Party Socialist Walid Jumblatt, or alongside the Lebanese army, or the governor of the Banque du Liban.
It is useful according to Syrian development to return to the reasons for the American entry into Iraq and its consequences, and then Syria, and before them to hand over the sponsorship of the Lebanese situation to Damascus for fifteen years, for the same purpose, amid the fear of Lebanese parties from Washington's allies that Lebanon will be a new negotiating card with Iran, Washington handed him over, as it did with Syria. What happened in northern Syria reinforced these fears."
The Lebanese political community is trying to understand the dimensions of the US move in northern Syria with the Western media and most of the strategic studies centers, and it sees how much this will bounce back on Lebanon, present and future.
The attempt to explore the timing lies because the Syrian event suddenly overshadowed everything else, and came from an unexpected place, after the developments in the region almost eroded the balance of Syria, after the Lebanese-Israeli clash, and then targeting Aramco, and the explosion of the Iraqi situation. Despite the succession of Syrian political stations, the return of northern Syria to the forefront, from the Washington gate, is a reminder once again that all the episodes in the Middle East are interconnected, because the main players are themselves. This stokes speculation that something is being prepared for Syria and can only be part of what prepares for other interconnected arenas.
It is not the first time that the US steps in Syria have become the opposite, either under the administration of former Democratic President Barack Obama, as happened with the decision of a military strike after accusing the Syrian regime of using chemical weapons, or the current Republican Donald Trump, with his decision to withdraw US troops from Eastern Syria. All readings seek to explore the causes and consequences of this resolution, in light of talk about a trade-off between the US withdrawal in agreement with Russia, in return for Russia's withdrawal of Iranian influence from Syria. It may be premature to deal with this talk, before the picture becomes clear, waiting for Turkey's reaction and the seriousness of the US threat to any Turkish operation, without neglecting the undeclared coordination between Washington, Turkey and Russia, on this buffer zone that benefits Turkey, by creating a border strip. It includes displaced Syrians, ensuring the disengagement of Syrian and Turkish Kurds. For some players, it is part of the solution to the major IDP crisis, a clear demographic change, and the role of Turkey and Russia in Syria, as opposed to the American rams with Iran.
The US-Russian dialogue on Syria and the negotiations has not ceased to shape the image of the regime or the future of Syria, or to define its geographic parameters that are different from those that existed. Consequently, talk of the possibility of trade-offs in the Syrian arena is not new, but the tools for its implementation are not in the hands of Americans and Russians alone. Because it is hard to believe, after the recent developments in Iraq, that Iran could easily hand over to extract the Syrian card from its hand, even for the sake of a Russian ally. Here, too, we can stop at the Iraqi developments, from an economic point of view, because what happened also reminds us to talk a few weeks ago about the deterioration of the Syrian economic situation (away from the costs and effects of the war) and then burst economic and financial files at once in Lebanon.
US decisions on Syria can only be dealt with in Iraq, Lebanon, and the areas where Washington imposes its influence and presence. Not long ago, Washington loyalists in Lebanon were no longer counting on any active US intervention in Lebanon, as it did after 2005. Consequently, accusing this team, no longer one, of becoming the nucleus of a coup against the current situation, is exaggerated. in it. Because no political team resembles the one that worked years ago, and no American administration is involved alongside any of Iran's opponents on the assumption that it is today the American adversary in Lebanon. Thus, the abandonment of the Kurds of Syria becomes one of similar scenes that have already happened. This does not mean that the Kurds have no responsibility. But Lebanon is different in its calculations and intersections, and also the nature of the American reaction to it. Sanctions imposed by Washington on Hizbullah, or by increasing pressure on its allies, are not in the interest of its allies in Lebanon. Rather, it comes within the framework of raising its negotiating conditions with Iran, whether in the nuclear agreement or in a full Middle East settlement, and at a minimum to keep its pressure on the party for purely electoral or internal interests regarding how each ruling party manages the file of dealing with the party, its institutions and Iran. The current US pressure and talk of lifting the sanctions ceiling is in the context of the same policy, which imposes a single rhythm on the interests of the United States first and last, as happened when Washington intervened with the forces of March 14, and agreed to elect its opponent President Michel Aoun, and finally stood with the Chairman of the Progressive Party Socialist Walid Jumblatt, or alongside the Lebanese army, or the governor of the Banque du Liban.
It is useful according to Syrian development to return to the reasons for the American entry into Iraq and its consequences, and then Syria, and before them to hand over the sponsorship of the Lebanese situation to Damascus for fifteen years, for the same purpose, amid the fear of Lebanese parties from Washington's allies that Lebanon will be a new negotiating card with Iran, Washington handed him over, as it did with Syria. What happened in northern Syria reinforced these fears."
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Washington urges Abdul Mahdi to take immediate steps to protesters' demands and address corruption
Release date:: 9/10/2019 9:09 • 427 times read
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to "exercise maximum restraint and address complaints from protesters," the State Department said.
"The minister regretted the tragic loss of life over the past few days and urged the Iraqi government to exercise maximum restraint," the ministry said in a statement issued on Tuesday after more than 100 people were killed in recent demonstrations.
Pompeo urged Abdel Mahdi "to take immediate steps to address protesters' complaints by working on reform and addressing corruption," she said.
The statement said Pompeo and Abdul Mahdi had spoken "recently"
Pompeo urged Abdel Mahdi "to take immediate steps to address protesters' complaints by working on reform and addressing corruption," she said.
The statement said Pompeo and Abdul Mahdi had spoken "recently"
Kurdistan Council of Ministers to Convene on Wednesday
Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers will convene in a session on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the latest political developments in Iraq and Syria.
A source from the council revealed to BasNews that officials, during the meeting, will exchange views on the recent political affairs in Iraq and Syria, and the Kurdistan Region's stance in this regard.
He further pointed out that they will also discuss the Kurdistan Region's readiness for any possible escalations in the region, especially in case of receiving new displaced people from the neighboring countries.
The council would additionally shed light on a number of issues related to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the source noted.
Iraq reassures Arab ambassadors and affirms their protection and the return of normal life
Release date:: 2019/10/9 9:47 • 197 read times
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim held a meeting with Arab ambassadors accredited to Baghdad in the presence of Interior Minister Yassin al-Yasiri.
Minister al-Hakim touched on a number of local issues and recent developments, in addition to the crises suffered by some countries in the Arab region.
The foreign minister called for the importance of coordinating Arab positions on the challenges facing the region, expressing Iraq's readiness to support the paths of peaceful and political solutions in the face of crises and the establishment of security, stressing the strengthening of intelligence cooperation to prevent the expansion and spread of terrorist cells, as well as the fight against the Islamic State terrorist organization.
The Minister also referred to the results of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly and the side meetings he held with his counterparts.
Interior Minister Yassin al-Yasiri briefed the demonstrations in the capital Baghdad and a number of governorates, explaining that the government is working to take a number of measures to respond to the demands of the demonstrators in accordance with the law, stressing the return of public life to normal.
He also stressed that the government attaches great importance to the security of embassies and missions, and their employees, to protect them from any abuses and to provide them with a safe environment to carry out their diplomatic missions in Iraq and serve the common interests of all.
The foreign minister called for the importance of coordinating Arab positions on the challenges facing the region, expressing Iraq's readiness to support the paths of peaceful and political solutions in the face of crises and the establishment of security, stressing the strengthening of intelligence cooperation to prevent the expansion and spread of terrorist cells, as well as the fight against the Islamic State terrorist organization.
The Minister also referred to the results of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly and the side meetings he held with his counterparts.
Interior Minister Yassin al-Yasiri briefed the demonstrations in the capital Baghdad and a number of governorates, explaining that the government is working to take a number of measures to respond to the demands of the demonstrators in accordance with the law, stressing the return of public life to normal.
He also stressed that the government attaches great importance to the security of embassies and missions, and their employees, to protect them from any abuses and to provide them with a safe environment to carry out their diplomatic missions in Iraq and serve the common interests of all.
Iraq: The pace of protests has declined .. Saleh: the country needs reform
October 9, 2019
Rampant corruption fueled anger in the Iraqi street (Reuters)
BAGHDAD - Jabbar al-Janani, Reuters
The protests returned overnight to the streets of Sadr City in Baghdad, where a member of the security forces was killed, while most of the country seemed calmer than it was over the past week.
The Iraqi army said on Tuesday that a policeman was killed and four others were wounded in an attack by gunmen in Sadr City, where 15 people were killed the night before in riots.
More than 110 Iraqis have been killed and 6,000 wounded over the past week after clashes between security forces and protesters demanding the government's departure and an end to corruption. Most of the clashes were in Baghdad and southern provinces. The current violence is the worst in Iraq since the Islamic State was defeated two years ago and is the biggest test for Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who took power a year ago. The arrival of violence in Sadr City this week will increase the security challenge posed by the protests. Historically, it has been difficult to quell unrest in Sadr City, where about a third of Baghdad's eight million people live in difficult conditions, including lack of electricity, water and jobs.
Local police sources told Reuters that the protesters and the families of those killed in the protests gathered in Sadr City after late on Monday.
Police said the protesters set fire to tires in front of the municipal council building and the court in Muzaffar Square. She said the shooting, which targeted security forces, came from a crowd.
But the protesters said they were attacked by security forces using live ammunition throughout the week.
Reuters journalists saw snipers on rooftops firing at crowds of protesters, killing and wounding.
On the other hand, Iraqi President Barham Saleh, that the demonstrations in the country came against the backdrop of misery and a sense of injustice and the country's need for reform.
Saleh said in a televised speech: "We must all be honest because these protests came against the backdrop of misery and the general feeling of the country's need for reform," noting that "the immunization of our country from conspiracies comes from our people's satisfaction and responsibility in building the country."
He added that «our people suffer from poor services, unemployment and lack of job opportunities», pointing out that «the Iraqi economy has been depleted due to security challenges, but also financial and administrative corruption hampered the chances of progress and reduced the chances of progress of our people, in addition to the presence of partisan and factional quotas».
The President of the Republic, that «will open a judicial investigation of the causes of violence during the past days and identify serious mechanisms to face this kind of protests and not to use excessive force and protect the right of citizens to demonstrate peacefully».
He stressed that «in response to the call of the reference we will work to support the formation of an independent experts of recognized figures of competence and integrity and open the door for constructive dialogue with the demonstrators and we will work to have this national consensus and provide the required atmosphere for its work without political interventions», stressing that «will be considered the outputs of the Committee for periods A time-bound roadmap is bound to go forward and the presidency will put all its potential to make this aspect a success. ”
Saleh stressed that «will activate the role of the court competent issues of integrity and prevent any immunity to any vital file to any party or personal and work to recover public money».
He called on the President of the Republic «to re-establish the electoral system to achieve greater transparency in democracy».Gargash: Serious developments in Syria are repercussions of Arab division
Cautious calm .. Journalists Syndicate criticizes attacks on journalists. Arrest warrants for dozens of activists in Iraq
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Date: 09 October 2019
The calm that Baghdad and other provinces have woken up remains cautious, as the demands are the same.
The Iraqi government has lifted the security embargo on the Green Zone in central Baghdad, and partially restored the Internet service for the third time after an interruption since the eve of the protests. Parliament is scheduled to hold a session to discuss the demands of the demonstrators. The completion of the visit «Arbain Hussein», in response to the accusations of the Friday preacher of Tehran Mohammad Imami Kashani, who claimed that the demonstrations of Iraq, occurred to hinder the revival of the ceremony of Arbain Hussein.
At the same time, Iraqi journalists confirmed that the Iraqi authorities issued orders to arrest dozens of activists and journalists for covering the demonstrations taking place in the country, accompanied by acts of repression and violence against demonstrators.
According to social media tweeters, the arrest warrants touched about 130 Iraqi activists and journalists based on Article 4 of the Terrorism Law, while the real reason was their coverage of the demonstrations taking place in the country. Activists explained that «a list of names provided to the mukhtars in several areas, specifically the names of those who communicate with foreign satellite channels, which forced many of them to stay out of their homes».
Government and street
Political sources said that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and political forces that support his continuation in office, with a partial change in the cabinet, they are working on two mechanisms at the same time, one to calm the street, and the second to counter the rejection of political forces to continue Abdul Mahdi.
The calm that Baghdad and other provinces have woken up remains cautious, as the demands are the same.
The Iraqi government has lifted the security embargo on the Green Zone in central Baghdad, and partially restored the Internet service for the third time after an interruption since the eve of the protests. Parliament is scheduled to hold a session to discuss the demands of the demonstrators. The completion of the visit «Arbain Hussein», in response to the accusations of the Friday preacher of Tehran Mohammad Imami Kashani, who claimed that the demonstrations of Iraq, occurred to hinder the revival of the ceremony of Arbain Hussein.
At the same time, Iraqi journalists confirmed that the Iraqi authorities issued orders to arrest dozens of activists and journalists for covering the demonstrations taking place in the country, accompanied by acts of repression and violence against demonstrators.
According to social media tweeters, the arrest warrants touched about 130 Iraqi activists and journalists based on Article 4 of the Terrorism Law, while the real reason was their coverage of the demonstrations taking place in the country. Activists explained that «a list of names provided to the mukhtars in several areas, specifically the names of those who communicate with foreign satellite channels, which forced many of them to stay out of their homes».
Government and street
Political sources said that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and political forces that support his continuation in office, with a partial change in the cabinet, they are working on two mechanisms at the same time, one to calm the street, and the second to counter the rejection of political forces to continue Abdul Mahdi.
CBI, ISX, Dinar Guru:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 10/9/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction 100,877,428 Total Sale Amount
There are is one news and announcements.
Announcement of auction results (ICD314) for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit
The Central Bank announced on 10/07/2019 auction of Islamic deposit certificates ICD314 amount.
October 09, 2019
The Central Bank announced on 10/07/2019 auction of Islamic deposit certificates ICD314 amount.
October 09, 2019
The Central Bank announced on 10/07/2019 auction of Islamic deposit certificates ICD314 amounting to (50) billion dinars for a period of (30) days has been sold (13) billion dinars to (2) banks at a rate of return (1.5%).
October 09, 2019
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Kauaihn Chatter:dd
10-8-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So, there was talk of dismissal of current prime minister Mahdi. According to the constitution this would be a no confidence vote. So what happened on this vote on Saturday? A parliamentary source said on Monday that the House of Representatives will hold its eighth session to discuss the demonstrations on Tuesday. The source said in an interview with Alsumaria News, "The House of Representatives will be held at one o'clock on Tuesday, its regular session." He added that "the session will be dedicated to discuss the demonstrations and take the necessary measures to meet the demands of the demonstrators." [post 2 of 2]
10-8-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The Iraq protestors continue until the list of demands are met. We know these demands include stopping the currency auctions. We know if they do this they will then move the dinar to trade international. We have been waiting for this for many years as investors in the currency. But the question is - will this protesting effort actually put pressure on them to do it? We know there is already a plan to roll out the smaller and the small category notes and coins by the CBI. They keep telling the people of all the corruption but it seems to make no difference. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
10-8-2019 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Parliament officially votes to freeze the work of provincial councils" Quote: "...The House of Representatives officially voted to freeze the work of the provincial councils. It also voted on the recommendations of the parliamentary committee charged with considering the demands of the demonstrators" It appears that the Iraqi Parliament managed to obtain a quorum for today's business.
10-8-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Any such idea to release a new currency or small denominations right now would be a disaster. Iraq is doing everything they can just to maintain stability. Criticle this month is the vote on Special Grades which includes the CBI governor (Allaq could be replaced), parliament voting on laws, and parliament getting the 2020 budget to begin review that includes a significant increase in spending for the private sector.
10-8-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ A military contact says this will be done/wrapped up between Nov. 4-15th. Everyone done, groups and exchanges completed and redemption centers closed down and everybody gone home...which means they got to start soon.
10-8-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The Iraq protestors continue until the list of demands are met. We know these demands include stopping the currency auctions. We know if they do this they will then move the dinar to trade international. We have been waiting for this for many years as investors in the currency. But the question is - will this protesting effort actually put pressure on them to do it? We know there is already a plan to roll out the smaller and the small category notes and coins by the CBI. They keep telling the people of all the corruption but it seems to make no difference. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
10-8-2019 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Parliament officially votes to freeze the work of provincial councils" Quote: "...The House of Representatives officially voted to freeze the work of the provincial councils. It also voted on the recommendations of the parliamentary committee charged with considering the demands of the demonstrators" It appears that the Iraqi Parliament managed to obtain a quorum for today's business.
10-8-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Any such idea to release a new currency or small denominations right now would be a disaster. Iraq is doing everything they can just to maintain stability. Criticle this month is the vote on Special Grades which includes the CBI governor (Allaq could be replaced), parliament voting on laws, and parliament getting the 2020 budget to begin review that includes a significant increase in spending for the private sector.
10-8-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ A military contact says this will be done/wrapped up between Nov. 4-15th. Everyone done, groups and exchanges completed and redemption centers closed down and everybody gone home...which means they got to start soon.
10-8-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 ...the CBI has told [guru] Walkingstick's firm 3 days ago...(they have 6 banks)...that on the 14th they are to have the acceptance of new currency...It isn't even my opinion because the CBI told my friend's firm therefore it's public knowledge. To be followed by fils...whoop there it is!...When we see the pictures of the new lower denoms we've got a good chance for this to unfold...Let's pray this protesting stops being so violent...our team members are alive and well...and pray that if it calms down the pictures of the lower denoms and the descriptions come out...
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
At its meeting held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi issued the second package of urgent measures of the Council of Ministers in meeting the demands of the demonstrators.
Firstly. The formation of the High Committee for the distribution of residential land under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister and the membership of:
1. The Minister of Construction and Housing as Vice-Chairman of the Committee
2. The Secretary General of the Council of Ministers as a member
3. Head of the Secretariat of the Higher Commission for Coordination between the provinces member
4. Director General of State Real Estate Member
5. Director General of Military Survey - Ministry of Defense Member
6. Director General of Agricultural Lands - Ministry of Agriculture Member
7. A representative of the Prime Minister's Office as a member
8. General Manager of Real Estate Registration as a member
The Committee shall:
1. Preparing the agricultural lands necessary for the allocation of the housing plot to the eligible citizens according to the decision No. (70) of 2019.
2. Study the expansion of municipal boundaries and the requirements of extinguishing, owning, and modifying the use of land and changing its sex for the purposes of the Committee's work.
Second . Include in the draft budget law for 2020 the freezing of the laws and instructions in force that give the right to receive the person more than a salary, retirement or grant and the option of receiving one.
Third. The Ministry of Electricity shall distribute integrated solar energy systems to 3000 poor families free of charge and allocating a total of (15) billion dinars.
Fourthly. For the purpose of providing a large number of job opportunities for unemployed youth decides:
1. The Ministry of Commerce should simplify the procedures of registering small companies for young people (for the age group 18-35 years) and exempting them from the wages created for the purpose of providing job opportunities for this category in the following works:
Cleaning companies (educational institutions, health institutions, investment residential complexes)
B- Horticulture and gardening companies.
C- Contracting companies for secondary works.
Waste recycling plants.
Software companies.
Other.
2. Ministries and entities not affiliated with the Ministry and Governorates shall be authorized to directly refer to works (repair, maintenance, construction, expansion, addition, erection, operation, equipment, cleaning, transportation) which cost up to 500 million dinars, as well as projects that cost less than one billion dinars. To these companies or contractors of Iraqi youth not classified and with the exception of the contracting methods provided for in Article (3) of the instructions for the implementation of government contracts No. (2) for the year 2014 and instructions for the implementation of the budget in force at the time.
3. Companies that have government contracts from ministries and entities not affiliated with the Ministry and the governorates shall refer part of their work, not exceeding (500) million dinars, to contractors that are not classified by contracting them in the form of (a nominated contract) with the employer or the contracting authority to guarantee the rights of the parties. The Ministry of Planning shall issue controls to facilitate and implement this subject mentioned above in paragraph IV (2).
4. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs shall take the necessary measures to provide mobile vehicles for the manufacture of ready-to-eat foods, refreshments, hot drinks and specialized cars (such as maintenance and cleaning cars of all kinds) for unemployed youth who are registered in their database and are funded either through:
A- Non-profit Loans Fund at the Ministry of Labor
(B) soft loans with nominal interest from the Rafidain and Rashid banks for those not registered in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs database.
5. The Municipality of Baghdad and the governorates shall simplify the procedures of granting them the license to practice the profession and organize their parking places in the commercial areas.
6. This type of vehicle is exempt from customs duties.
V. The Ministry of Electricity shall employ the unemployed youth of the age group (18-35) years to work as collectors for electricity wages and according to their areas of residence according to the bills issued by the Ministry, through the operational forms and incentives at 5% of the value of the amounts collected daily to be trained and given work Daily 5,000 dinars for the first three months from the start of training.
Sixthly. Supporting vocational education and the distribution of agricultural land: In order to support vocational education and play its role in providing a skilled professional workforce qualified to establish small and medium-sized private enterprises and provide employment in the agricultural sector,
Granting preparatory students a monthly grant of fifty thousand dinars during the academic year and from 2019-2020.
2. The administrative and financial disengagement of vocational education schools from the general directorates of education and re-association with the general directorate of vocational education in the Ministry of Education.
3. Allow the investment of technical and vocational capabilities of vocational education schools for productive and service purposes (as well as training purposes) and allocate a percentage of the proceeds of the products to students and teaching and training staff and to develop the school environment and marketing their products, with the development of independent accounting units therein to facilitate the work of those schools.
4. The Ministry of Agriculture allocates agricultural lands with water shares to graduates of agricultural preparatory schools (as well as graduates of agricultural and veterinary colleges and institutes) for the establishment of specialized cooperative societies and investment of these lands, and covered by the law devoted to agricultural full-time No. 24 of 2013.
5. The Ministry of Agriculture, in coordination with the Ministry of Water Resources, will allocate agricultural land, including desert, with water quota for the full-time unemployed agricultural workers and others, and establish specialized cooperative societies to be invested without fragmentation of large agricultural areas.
6. The Ministry of Agriculture shall reassess the contracted agricultural projects to the private sector and cancel the non-operating projects contracts and re-offer them as investment opportunities without fragmentation, and provide a new vision to employ them in support of the agricultural sector and the employment of labor.
7. The Ministry of Agriculture shall evaluate the contracted agricultural lands according to the Land Reform Law No. (117) for the year 1970, the Agricultural Land Lease Law No. (35) for the year 1983 and other laws in force, and cancel the unused land contracts and re-lease them to the unemployed agricultural full-time. And veterinarians and others.
8. The Ministry of Agriculture shall activate the Agricultural Credit Facilitation Fund and allocate the recoveries from the Agricultural Initiative Funds for the purpose of lending to the unemployed and those who have been allocated agricultural land.
VII. The Ministry of Industry and Minerals shall train unemployed young graduates and others who wish to establish local products manufacturing projects within the expertise available in the factories and companies of the Ministry and allow them to exploit unused productive halls in factories and provide industrial services to them free of charge. Profitable projects or the Youth Employment Initiative launched by the Central Bank.
VIII. The Council of Advisers at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers to study the reduction of the retirement age of employees and provide a vision for the Council of Ministers within two weeks in order to replace them with unemployed youth.
IX. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and other ministries and non-affiliated bodies shall launch the job grades resulting from the movement of owners assigned to holders of higher degrees for the purpose of providing them with job opportunities within two weeks in accordance with the stated controls, competence, need and transparent competition between applicants and within two weeks.
Tenth. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research:
Obliging universities and colleges to accommodate the appropriate numbers of graduates with the available capacity through the adoption of teaching staff by (1) teacher: (25) students in administrative and humanitarian disciplines, and the ratio of 1:20 in the disciplines of pure sciences, and 1: 15 in engineering disciplines and medical group.
B) Increasing the admission rate of vocational school graduates in technical institutes and colleges to 10%, starting from the academic year 2020-2021
eleven. In order to improve municipal and environmental services and to encourage small-scale industries used for waste recycling products,
1. The Municipality of Baghdad and the governorates shall undertake the procedures of contracting with investors to establish waste treatment and recycling plants using modern methods.
2. The Ministry of Electricity shall purchase all electrical energy produced from waste treatment, if any, at encouraging prices.
twelfth. Requiring ministries and entities not affiliated with the Ministry and the governorates to cover their needs of local products, including those of the private sector that have an added value of more than 20%.
thirteen. The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers shall form committees in the governorates to follow up the decisions of the Council of Ministers to meet the demands of the demonstrators to be chaired by one of the ministers and members of the Council of Representatives for that province, the Governor, the Police Commander and a representative of the Field Follow-up Cell in the Prime Minister's Office. The Ministers shall complete their work within a maximum period of three months.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
8-Oct-2019
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The Council of Ministers Issues a Number of Decisions
The Cabinet held its regular session on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, where he reviewed the latest developments and efforts exerted by the government to meet the demands of citizens and demonstrators in particular, and his meetings with various social strata and a number of officials to find appropriate solutions after the return The Council discussed and approved the second package of decisions. The Council of Ministers also hosted Governors to discuss the needs and demands of the provinces and their service and investment projects related to housing, services, job creation and shellfish. Poverty and unemployment.
The session witnessed the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture to adopt the Cabinet Resolution No. (293 of 2018) for the current agricultural season 2019 2020, equal to the previous agricultural seasons.The costs are covered from the amounts of farmers support and the Seed Support Fund bears 50% of the subsidy of the rank bonus.
The Council of Ministers approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Social Services to approve the amortization of 75% of the purchase of residential plots in Kasbah al-Qosh to the people of the Kasbah exclusively from the Christian religion for the purpose of stopping immigration.
The recommendation of the Ministerial Council of Economy on the approval of the Ministry of Planning's request regarding the delay in importing lightweight construction units (thermston) and al-Shabis of both types, made of corn and potatoes, was approved from 1/1/2020 for a period of 6 months.
The Council of Ministers approved the minutes of the meeting of the Diwaniyyah 35 for 2019 on the project to establish 130 schools in the marshes.
It was agreed to exclude paragraph (g-1) of Article 3 of the federal budget instructions for 2019 to be the purchase or lease through the procurement committees up to 100 million dinars and without the organization of a contract.
The Council approved the granting of ministers and governors the power to send direct invitations to the contracting companies executing projects inside Iraq with the exception of the provisions of Article 3 / V of the instructions to implement government contracts No. 2 of 2014, provided that the availability of competence and technical and financial capabilities in those companies to implement these projects until the end of 2019 Under the supervision of the Ministry of Planning.
The Council of Ministers also approved the Second Amendment to the Veterinary Medical Graduation Law No. 136 of 1980, which was verified by the State Council and referred to the House of Representatives.
The Council approved the second package of resolutions that we will publish later.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
8-Oct-2019
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)....headlines only
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Mr. Faeq Zidan
October 8, 2019
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives a large gathering of heads of Iraqi tribes
October 8, 2019
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Mohammed Halbousi
October 8, 2019
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
October 7, 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3
Iraqi police armored vehicles walk between public vehicles to maintain security in Baghdad. Reuters
Date: 09 October 2019
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi authorities re-cut Internet access in the country on Saturday after a one-night operation, while Sadr City witnessed bloody violence in which 15 people were killed and the capital Baghdad woke up cautiously after a week of protests.
The Iraqi army announced yesterday that a policeman was killed and four others were wounded in an attack by gunmen in Sadr City, where 15 people were killed last night during the violence. Local police sources told Reuters that the protesters and the victims of the protests massed in the city. Al-Sadr after nightfall and set fire to tires in front of the municipal council building and court in Muzaffar Square, explaining that the shooting targeting security forces came from a crowd, but protesters said they were attacked by security forces using live ammunition throughout the week.
Reuters journalists saw snipers on rooftops firing at crowds of protesters, killing and wounding.
Wake up the Iraqi capital Baghdad, yesterday, on a cautious calm after a week of protests marred by violence, and returned to normal conditions in the capital, where traffic authorities announced the reopening of the government green zone and the suspension bridge to traffic, after a pause against the backdrop of popular demonstrations, while The Gomhoureya Bridge towards Tahrir Square is still closed, as is El Tayaran Street.
The Iraqi President Barham Saleh, called on the evening of yesterday, his compatriots to put an end to what he called «sedition», after the security forces acknowledged «excessive use of force in Sadr City, eastern Baghdad».
Meanwhile, the Iraqi authorities re-cut the Internet service in the country, again yesterday, after restarting the service for one night for the first time since it stopped in early October, in conjunction with the start of demonstrations.
The spokesman for the Iraqi Interior Ministry, Major General Saad Maan, earlier, that «the Internet ban comes for security reasons», and stressed that the decision to return is linked to the current situation and a decision of the government.
According to official statistics, the violence that accompanied the demonstrations killed more than 110 demonstrators and security forces, in addition to about 10,000 wounded, the vast majority of them civilians.
The Iraqi Council of Representatives voted yesterday, in principle, to end the work of the provincial councils, during its regular session in the presence of 212 deputies, and two ministers, to discuss the demands of the demonstrators, also voted on the government's proposals on the demands of the demonstrators, where the parliamentary committee formed to discuss the demands, As the victims of the demonstrations martyrs, and compensation of the wounded, and the launch of a regular financial grant to unemployed graduates and others, while the Baghdad Operations Command, yesterday, announced the receipt of 443 affiliated dissolved their contracts, in accordance with the directives of the General Command of the armed forces.
In addition, the account of the Iranian leader, Ali Khamenei, on «Twitter», said that he described as "enemies" seek to "differentiate between Iraq and Iran, but they were unable and their conspiracy will not have an impact." , As well as videos on social media showing protesters chanting against Iran.
Iraqi Council of Representatives votes on the demands of the demonstrators and end the work of the provincial councils.
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ARTICLE 4
The number of hotels and accommodation complexes in Iraq increased to 1666 facilities
Wednesday October 9, 2019 12:18 PM
BAGHDAD / ... The Central Statistical Organization, announced on Wednesday, the number of hotels and accommodation complexes in Iraq increased to 1666 facilities for 2018.
The agency said in a report, `` The number of hotels and tourist accommodation complexes except the Kurdistan Region reached 1666 tourist facilities for 2018, an increase of 3.0% over 2017, '' noting that the number of hotels and tourist accommodation complexes was 1618 tourist facilities.
He added that "Karbala governorate ranked first with the highest percentage of hotels (44.9%), followed by Najaf (23.2%), Baghdad (22.1%) and Basra (3.2%), indicating that the private sector constituted 99.6%."
He pointed out that "five-star hotels constituted 0.7% concentrated in the province of Baghdad with 7 hotels followed by Basra and 3 hotels and one hotel in Karbala, in Khin first-class hotels" four-star "rate of 2.4% and formed second-class hotels" three stars "19.9% and third-class hotels (two-star) accounted for 21.5%, while fourth-class hotels" one-star "and 20.6% and the fifth-class hotels" popular "accounted for 35% of the total number of hotels in Iraq.
The Ministry of Tourism announced in 2010 that the infrastructure to accommodate tourist arrivals is not ambitious, despite a large rise in the number of hotels in the province of Karbala and Najaf, which hosts religious shrines.
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ARTICLE 5
Cumin .. Health benefits and therapeutic properties
09/10/2019 12:25 PM
Cumin is a wonderful spice known in human societies since time immemorial and gives food to many people and is indispensable because of its positive impact on the process of digestion, but also has sudden health benefits, the most important of which are reviewed below. According to "Deutsche Welle" experts recommend the use of this seasoning in seasoning almost all meals: meat, soup, soup, sauces, vegetables, cheese, salads and even bread, because of its health benefits and therapeutic properties, we mention here the most important:
- Helps in the process of digestion and detoxification: A teaspoon of cumin provides the human body with two grams of dietary fiber necessary to digest food, and this is a good amount equivalent to 10 percent of the amount of dietary fiber recommended for an adult per day. Cumin also contributes to the elimination of intestinal toxins, through the adhesion of toxins and fiber out of the body.
- Proteins and high-value fatty acids: The body lacks the acids called "three and six omega fatty" essential and essential for the human body, knowing that the body can not produce these fats themselves, and therefore should be obtained through food. A teaspoon of cumin provides the body with 9.8 milligrams of three omega-3 fatty acids and 203 milligrams of six-omega fatty acid.
- Antioxidant: Cumin seeds are rich in flavonoids antioxidant compounds, including: carotene, lutein, cryptosanthin and zeaxanthin. Cumin has an abundant amount of essential oils, such as limonene and others, which have a strong antioxidant effect, and both flavonoids and essential oils together protect the body from free radicals that sabotage the body's cells.
- Reducing inflammation: Scientific studies have shown that cumin protects the liver and kidneys from stress, and it inhibits the activity of enzyme myeloperoxidase, which may cause infections in the body.
- Cumin oil against intestinal cancer: A study conducted in 2011 on animals that cumin oil protects against intestinal cancer, according to the website Zentrum der Gesundheit German medical text.
- Treatment of flatulence and indigestion: One of the most important features of cumin since time immemorial is its excellent and positive effect on the digestive system.Cumin is by far the most effective herbal remedy against flatulence, intestinal cramps and indigestion, and is a soothing, relaxing and antispasmodic action in the system area. Digestive to the essential oils contained in cumin.
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