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Hundreds of demonstrators flocked to Baghdad's Tahrir Square Friday amid tight security by Iraqi forces.
High security measures and hundreds of demonstrators flocked to the Liberation Square Security forces take action and protesters flock to central Baghdad
Hundreds of demonstrators flocked to Baghdad's Tahrir Square Friday amid tight security by Iraqi forces. With the beginning of the arrival in Baghdad after the end of Friday prayers, security forces took strict security measures in the center of the capital in anticipation of the launch of a million demonstration in Tahrir Square, which is being taken by the demonstrators as the center of their demonstrations.
The Iraqi capital Baghdad and many of Iraq's provinces in the center and south of the country since the beginning of last October, large protests began to demand the elimination of corruption, and overthrow the government.
The text of the speech of the Supreme Reference today on the demonstrations
12:33 - 08/11/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
The information agency, the text of the speech of the supreme religious authority on Friday on the demonstrations and the situation of the country.
During the Friday prayer sermon held at the al-Husseini al-Sharif courtyard, the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority read the text from the office of the supreme religious authority in Najaf.
Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Karbalai said today, “We read to you the text of what we received from the Office of His Eminence (long as his shadow) in Najaf:
In the name of of Allah the Merciful
Popular protests calling for reform continue in more than one place. Many bright images of the qualities of Iraqis and their courage, selflessness, patience, solidarity, solidarity and compassion were evident, and we recall today the first constellation of loved ones who were shed with their blood. This reform movement started 40 days ago and we are merciful on their pure souls. We reiterate the demand to hold their killers and their families to account. We call on the wounded to recover and recover. We would like to point out several points:
(1): The political forces in power have a unique opportunity to respond to the demands of citizens according to an agreed roadmap, to be implemented within a specified period of time, putting an end to a long era of corruption, distasteful quotas and the absence of social justice. There are great risks surrounding the country.
(Ii) Maintaining the peaceful nature of the protests in all its forms is of paramount importance. It is the responsibility of the security forces to avoid the use of violence - especially excessive violence - in dealing with peaceful protesters. It was noted that most of the participants in the protests are peaceful and avoid the exposure of the security forces, government facilities and private property, should be directed to the few that continue to stop to stop, so that the scene of the protests is pure from everything that it detains.
(III): The peaceful demonstration is the right of every Iraqi adult full, by expressing his opinion and demanding his right, whoever wants to participate in it and did not want did not participate, and no one has to commit others to what he thinks, and it is not appropriate that participation or non-participation provoked the exchange of accusations between When citizens disagree, they should respect each other's opinion and excuse them in their choice.
Fourth: There are parties and internal and external parties that have played a prominent role in the past decades in Iraq , which has been severely harmed and subjected to the oppression and abuse of Iraqis. They may seek to exploit the ongoing protest movement to achieve some of its objectives. Great caution against the exploitation of these parties and any loophole through which to penetrate their gathering and change the course of the reform movement.
Fifth: Our pride in the armed forces and those who joined them in the fight against ISIS terrorism and defending Iraq as a people, land and sanctities have a great credit to everyone, especially those who are stationed to this day on the borders and the following sensitive sites. They hear any word that detracts from their great sacrifices, but if it is possible today to hold peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins away from the harm of terrorists, it is thanks to these heroic men, they have full respect and appreciation. Done / 25
Bagheri: Protests Iraq and Lebanon «conspiracy»
Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri
London: «Middle East»
Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri on Saturday called the protesters to remain in the streets of Iraq and Lebanon as a "conspiracy against the resistance front" and attributed the protests to "some corrupt currents".
"The enemies in recent days are plotting to exploit the legitimate demands of the people and ride the wave," Baqeri said in a speech in Qom, referring to internal parties in both countries, saying that "some corrupt currents inject money and create a media atmosphere to keep the Lebanese." And the Iraqis on the street, ”according to the agency« Fars »of the« Revolutionary Guards ».
He denied his country's "interference" in the affairs of Iraq and Lebanon, despite reports that the Quds Force commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Qassem Soleimani, was in charge of suppressing protests in Iraq. He said that «the Lebanese and Iraqi governments have a duty to provide security and well-being in the two countries, without regard for propaganda trumpets». He added that «the issue does not belong to us or others and no one has the right to interfere in the affairs of other countries». However, he implicitly referred to the protesters' demand to stop Iranian interference. He said that «enemies believe that the axis of resistance will receive a blow to these plots», saying that the protests aimed at «the formation of a puppet government».
He felt that «the reference and the two wise peoples in Iraq and Lebanon, faced plots because the form of conspiracies in these two countries has become known». Bagheri was giving a speech at the Jamkran mosque, a stronghold of followers of the Mahdist faith, on the occasion of the "beginning of the mandate of the awaited Mahdi" on the outskirts of Qom, a place that some Iranians believe is a place frequented by the absent Imam. It was Baqeri's first appearance two days after he was on the US sanctions list.
"The enemies in recent days are plotting to exploit the legitimate demands of the people and ride the wave," Baqeri said in a speech in Qom, referring to internal parties in both countries, saying that "some corrupt currents inject money and create a media atmosphere to keep the Lebanese." And the Iraqis on the street, ”according to the agency« Fars »of the« Revolutionary Guards ».
He denied his country's "interference" in the affairs of Iraq and Lebanon, despite reports that the Quds Force commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Qassem Soleimani, was in charge of suppressing protests in Iraq. He said that «the Lebanese and Iraqi governments have a duty to provide security and well-being in the two countries, without regard for propaganda trumpets». He added that «the issue does not belong to us or others and no one has the right to interfere in the affairs of other countries». However, he implicitly referred to the protesters' demand to stop Iranian interference. He said that «enemies believe that the axis of resistance will receive a blow to these plots», saying that the protests aimed at «the formation of a puppet government».
He felt that «the reference and the two wise peoples in Iraq and Lebanon, faced plots because the form of conspiracies in these two countries has become known». Bagheri was giving a speech at the Jamkran mosque, a stronghold of followers of the Mahdist faith, on the occasion of the "beginning of the mandate of the awaited Mahdi" on the outskirts of Qom, a place that some Iranians believe is a place frequented by the absent Imam. It was Baqeri's first appearance two days after he was on the US sanctions list.
Iran's Hegemony Impedes Reforms in Iraq: Allawi
Ayad Allawi, head of the Iraqi National Alliance, and a former premier, argued on Thursday that Iran's hegemony has impeded Baghdad’s efforts for reforms.
Allawi said during an interview with Sky News that he had warned Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi of a number of officials working in the premier's office who reportedly attempted to create difficulties in the process of reforms in the country.
It is not easy to anticipate the future of the country while it is facing various challenges, the Iraqi leader added.
He further pointed out that he believes the current evolving situation indicates the weakness of the government's performance and a lack of interaction with the protesters.
Allawi said that if the government has a closer relationship with the demonstrators, the situation could improve.
Since the 2nd of October, people in Iraqi capital city of Baghdad and several other major provinces have been taking to the streets against the government.
Washington calls for increased pressure on Tehran after increasing enrichment
Friday November 8, 2019
Iran's nuclear crisis has entered a dangerous turning point after Tehran resumed uranium enrichment activities on Thursday at the Verdo underground facility, according to a decision announced on Tuesday to further cut its commitment to the 2015 pledges to the international community over its nuclear program.
Washington has called for "tough steps" to pressure Iran. "It is time for all countries to reject the regime's nuclear blackmail and to take tough steps to increase pressure," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. "Members of the international community worried about the recent Iranian attacks and provocations should imagine how Iran would act if "I had nuclear weapons." "The United States will never allow that to happen," he said.
The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization said in a statement that "in the first minutes of Thursday, gas was pumped (uranium in centrifuge networks and start) the production and assembly of enriched uranium (...) in the facilities of Firdo," which lies about 180 km South of Tehran.
"All these activities were carried out under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN agency charged with monitoring Iran's nuclear program," the agency said.
Iran's defiance was further exacerbated after Iran withdrew the accreditation of a UN inspector after an incident last week during a monitoring operation at the entrance to the Natanz enrichment plant.
The IAEA said in a statement that during the monitoring, the inspector at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) triggered a "warning", raising concern that it might have "suspicious material." She said the inspector had been denied access to the site without saying whether a suspicious substance had actually been found with her. She confirmed that she had informed the IAEA of the incident and that the accreditation had been "withdrawn" from the inspector, who "left Iran for Vienna", where the headquarters of the agency without specifying her nationality or the date of departure.
While the agency said that «the Iranian representative to the IAEA will submit a full report in the incident», the 35 members of the Board of Governors today in Vienna in a special session dedicated to Iran.
The US envoy to the IAEA, Jackie Walcott, said the detention of the inspector was "a blatant provocation and all members of the council must make clear from now on that these actions are totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated and must have consequences."
The European Union today expressed "deep concern" over the "incident involving an IAEA inspector."
Washington has called for "tough steps" to pressure Iran. "It is time for all countries to reject the regime's nuclear blackmail and to take tough steps to increase pressure," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. "Members of the international community worried about the recent Iranian attacks and provocations should imagine how Iran would act if "I had nuclear weapons." "The United States will never allow that to happen," he said.
The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization said in a statement that "in the first minutes of Thursday, gas was pumped (uranium in centrifuge networks and start) the production and assembly of enriched uranium (...) in the facilities of Firdo," which lies about 180 km South of Tehran.
"All these activities were carried out under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN agency charged with monitoring Iran's nuclear program," the agency said.
Iran's defiance was further exacerbated after Iran withdrew the accreditation of a UN inspector after an incident last week during a monitoring operation at the entrance to the Natanz enrichment plant.
The IAEA said in a statement that during the monitoring, the inspector at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) triggered a "warning", raising concern that it might have "suspicious material." She said the inspector had been denied access to the site without saying whether a suspicious substance had actually been found with her. She confirmed that she had informed the IAEA of the incident and that the accreditation had been "withdrawn" from the inspector, who "left Iran for Vienna", where the headquarters of the agency without specifying her nationality or the date of departure.
While the agency said that «the Iranian representative to the IAEA will submit a full report in the incident», the 35 members of the Board of Governors today in Vienna in a special session dedicated to Iran.
The US envoy to the IAEA, Jackie Walcott, said the detention of the inspector was "a blatant provocation and all members of the council must make clear from now on that these actions are totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated and must have consequences."
The European Union today expressed "deep concern" over the "incident involving an IAEA inspector."
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Allawi: the noose tightens the government .. And warns Abdul Mahdi of these
Date: Editor: 2019/11/8 9:25 • 406 times read
The head of the National Coalition, Iyad Allawi, said he had warned Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi of "some elements in his office," in light of the mass protests in the country and the death of dozens of demonstrators.
Allawi stressed that the noose is tightening on the government, while the country is going through a state of severe turmoil, and it is difficult to predict what will happen in the next stage.
He added: "What is happening now reflects the weak performance of the government and the lack of communication with the demonstrators," referring to his attempts to hold meetings between President Barham Saleh and trade union bodies, but returned to say that Saleh does not have any executive power.
Allawi pointed out that he spoke with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and warned him "of some elements in his office" that deepens the crisis, pointing out that he is communicating with the demonstrators and the government to try to contain the crisis.
On the possibility of holding a national dialogue, Allawi explained: "The time for dialogue is over and forever, no dialogue under the influence of militias and the use of bullets, must be held accountable those responsible for the killing of demonstrators first."
He added: "What is happening now reflects the weak performance of the government and the lack of communication with the demonstrators," referring to his attempts to hold meetings between President Barham Saleh and trade union bodies, but returned to say that Saleh does not have any executive power.
Allawi pointed out that he spoke with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, and warned him "of some elements in his office" that deepens the crisis, pointing out that he is communicating with the demonstrators and the government to try to contain the crisis.
On the possibility of holding a national dialogue, Allawi explained: "The time for dialogue is over and forever, no dialogue under the influence of militias and the use of bullets, must be held accountable those responsible for the killing of demonstrators first."
A strong US statement to the Iraqi government
Release date:: 2019/11/8 10:12 • 626 times read
A US statement issued "strongly worded" the Iraqi government about the situation in the country.
The House Foreign Relations Committee called on the Iraqi government to hold accountable those who use force and violence against protesters and journalists and protect the right of the Iraqi people to protest and peaceful assembly.
According to a joint statement by the committee chairman Elliott Engel, a Democrat, and Rep. Michael McCall, the Republican Party, calling on the Iraqi government to reverse the decision to cut the Internet in addition to lifting restrictions on social media platforms.
He also called on the Iraqi government to ensure that all political parties, ethnic groups and communities live peacefully in a strong, sovereign and prosperous Iraq.
Since October 25, Iraq has been witnessing a growing wave of anti-government protests, the second of its kind after a wave that began early last month.
The protests were marred by violent clashes that left at least 287 people dead, as well as thousands injured.
According to a joint statement by the committee chairman Elliott Engel, a Democrat, and Rep. Michael McCall, the Republican Party, calling on the Iraqi government to reverse the decision to cut the Internet in addition to lifting restrictions on social media platforms.
He also called on the Iraqi government to ensure that all political parties, ethnic groups and communities live peacefully in a strong, sovereign and prosperous Iraq.
Since October 25, Iraq has been witnessing a growing wave of anti-government protests, the second of its kind after a wave that began early last month.
The protests were marred by violent clashes that left at least 287 people dead, as well as thousands injured.
The United Nations envoy is controversial tweet, how the Iraqis responded?
2019/11/08
The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, has outraged Iraqis for talking about material losses in Iraq without mentioning the violence that has claimed dozens of lives in anti-corruption demonstrations.
"The disruption of critical infrastructure is also a serious concern. Protecting public utilities is everyone's responsibility," she said on Twitter.
"Threats or road closures to oil installations are causing billions of losses," she added. "This damages the economy of Iraq and undermines the legitimate demands of the demonstrators."
"The disruption of critical infrastructure is also a serious concern. Protecting public utilities is everyone's responsibility," she said on Twitter.
"Threats or road closures to oil installations are causing billions of losses," she added. "This damages the economy of Iraq and undermines the legitimate demands of the demonstrators."
Blachart's tweet was met with thousands of angry responses, ranging from the publication of videos about the oppression of Iraqis, to denouncing what she said, and some tweeting to the point of demanding her dismissal.
In a previous tweet, the UN official noted the grave abuses suffered by Iraqi protesters by retweeting the report of the UNAMI Human Rights Office.
But her recent tweet, which made no mention of the dead and wounded in the demonstrations, focusing only on oil losses, infuriated her Twitter followers.
"Mako is the homeland of Mako Oil," one tweet said.
"That's right. Oil is more important than blood."
"How much does Iraqi blood cost?" Asked Lubna al-Janabi.
The number of angry responses to the UN envoy's tweet reached more than 4,000 within hours.
OHCHR calls on demonstrators to commit to places of demonstrations and security forces to inject blood
Release date:: 2019/11/8 11:03 • 134 times read
(Baghdad: Euphrates News) The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Iraq followed the recent events that took place in the province of Baghdad and a number of provinces and caused great regret and many martyrs and wounded among the demonstrators and security forces.
"While the Commission emphasizes the right to demonstrate and freedom of opinion and expression, it appeals to all demonstrators to preserve their lives and stay away from any clash with security forces that may be an excuse to use excessive force against them," the UNHCR said in a statement. And cause more casualties. "
She called on the demonstrators to "adhere to the places of demonstrations, and security forces to inject blood and preserve the lives of peaceful demonstrators by resorting to the use of more humane methods in dealing with them."
The Commission also called on the government "to expedite the implementation of the legitimate demands of the demonstrators and to maintain the rules of trust and citizenship between the security forces and the demonstrators as an exceptional necessity to protect the community peace."
She called on the demonstrators to "adhere to the places of demonstrations, and security forces to inject blood and preserve the lives of peaceful demonstrators by resorting to the use of more humane methods in dealing with them."
The Commission also called on the government "to expedite the implementation of the legitimate demands of the demonstrators and to maintain the rules of trust and citizenship between the security forces and the demonstrators as an exceptional necessity to protect the community peace."
Integrity: sentencing a former government bank manager to jail has damaged public money
Date: 2019/11/7 11:08 • 141 times read
BAGHDAD: The Integrity Commission announced on Thursday the prison sentence for a former government bank manager who damaged public money.
In a statement received by the Euphrates News, the authority said that the former director of the main branch of Al-Rasheed Bank was imprisoned for deliberately causing damage to public funds of about 13 billion dinars.
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11-7-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ ...no one knew the exact timing of the release, but he himself was on a moment to moment basis. His contacts were reporting that the release was anywhere from it’s already done, to they were waiting for Sun. 10 Nov. when the Iraqi Parliament voted on HCL.
11-7-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "IRAQI PRESIDENT BARHAM SALEH SAID ON THURSDAY THAT PRIME MINISTER ADEL ABDUL MAHDI HAD AGREED TO RESIGN" (FYI: but has not yet resigned) ...of course when this announcement was made on Thursday of Mahdi resignation, Iran has stepped in to try to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two of Iraq’s most influential figures amid weeks of anti-government demonstrations. Gee whiz who could these two “influential figures” be? Could they be Ameri and Maliki?
11-7-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Looking at the auctions numbers today Iraq has fell out of 2% compliance. I would expect that means the CBI needs to start over, sustain it for another 90 days or more once back in compliance. No IMF Article VIII for a while unfortunately... [NOTE: The CBI's official market rate is still within 2% compliance. You can always see the official CBI rates on the left of this page...The CBI has not updated the market rate since 11/4]
11-7-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "US CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION VISITS IRAQ ON SUNDAY" remember the US still holds OPAC sanctions on Iraq. Iraq will need these to be lifted if the US is going to give permission to go.
11-7-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 …may I now suggest you watch President Trump get more involved in the Middle East…
11-7-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "IRAQI PRESIDENT BARHAM SALEH SAID ON THURSDAY THAT PRIME MINISTER ADEL ABDUL MAHDI HAD AGREED TO RESIGN" (FYI: but has not yet resigned) ...of course when this announcement was made on Thursday of Mahdi resignation, Iran has stepped in to try to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two of Iraq’s most influential figures amid weeks of anti-government demonstrations. Gee whiz who could these two “influential figures” be? Could they be Ameri and Maliki?
11-7-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Looking at the auctions numbers today Iraq has fell out of 2% compliance. I would expect that means the CBI needs to start over, sustain it for another 90 days or more once back in compliance. No IMF Article VIII for a while unfortunately... [NOTE: The CBI's official market rate is still within 2% compliance. You can always see the official CBI rates on the left of this page...The CBI has not updated the market rate since 11/4]
11-7-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "US CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION VISITS IRAQ ON SUNDAY" remember the US still holds OPAC sanctions on Iraq. Iraq will need these to be lifted if the US is going to give permission to go.
11-7-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 …may I now suggest you watch President Trump get more involved in the Middle East…
11-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "RESIGNATION OF PRIME MINISTER ADEL ABDUL MAHDI WILL NOT AFFECT THE PASSAGE OF THE 2020 BUDGET" ...this is really good news. Seems the 2020 budget is being held up due to the necessity to include money for govt reforms as per demonstrators demands.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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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
Plasskart: The great frustration of the people should not be underestimated or misread
/11/4 22:41
[Baghdad-Where]
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, described the current situation in the country as “appalling”.
"We are appalled by the continued bloodshed in Iraq," she said in a tweet on Twitter.
"The frustration of the people should not be underestimated or misread."
"The frustration of the people should not be underestimated or misread."
"Violence only breeds violence and peaceful protesters must be protected. It is time for national dialogue," she said.
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Sistani: parties seeking to exploit the protests to achieve its objectives
November 8, 2019
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Ali al-Sistani, warned on Friday against exploiting unrest in the country by internal and external forces seeking to harm Iraq.
Sistani, in a sermon Friday in the city of Karbala, said that the Iraqi security forces bear the primary responsibility for securing the protests and maintaining peace.
Sistani urged the government to respond to the demands of the protesters as soon as possible, adding that Iraqi political forces have a unique opportunity to meet the demands of the protesters according to a timetable.
Last Friday, Sistani reiterated his condemnation of peaceful demonstrators. In a speech in Karbala, Sistani's representative called for respect for the will and demands of the demonstrators.
He also stressed that the reform in Iraq belongs to the choice of the Iraqi people and not to a certain party, saying: "No person, group or party with a certain direction or any regional or international party to confiscate the will of the Iraqis or impose their opinion on them."
Of violence associated with the protests in Iraq He called for not to "bloodshed, and not to allow the country to slip into the shafts of internal fighting and chaos and devastation, which is possible if all cooperate to resolve the current crisis with sincere intentions and souls full of love for Iraq and concern for its future." "The religious authority reiterates its well-known position on condemning the exposure of peaceful demonstrators and all kinds of unjustified violence, and the need to hold those responsible to account," he said.
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The text of the speech of the Supreme Reference today on the demonstrations
12:33 - 08/11/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
The information agency, the text of the speech of the supreme religious authority on Friday on the demonstrations and the situation of the country.
During the Friday prayer sermon at the al-Husseini al-Sharif mosque, the representative of the supreme religious authority read the text from the office of the supreme religious authority in Najaf.
Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Karbalai said today, “We read the text of what we received from the Office of His Eminence (as long as his shadow) in Najaf:
In the name of of Allah the Merciful
Popular protests calling for reform continue in more than one place. Many bright images of the qualities of Iraqis and their courage, selflessness, patience, solidarity, solidarity and compassion were evident, and we recall today the first constellation of loved ones who were shed with their blood. This reform movement started 40 days ago and we are merciful for their pure souls. We reiterate the demand to hold their killers and their families to account. We call on the wounded to recover and recover. We would like to point out several points:
(1): The political forces in power have a unique opportunity to respond to the demands of citizens according to an agreed roadmap, to be implemented within a specified period of time, putting an end to a long era of corruption, distasteful quotas and the absence of social justice. There are great risks surrounding the country.
(Ii) Maintaining the peaceful nature of the protests in all its forms is of paramount importance. It is the responsibility of the security forces to avoid the use of violence - especially excessive violence - in dealing with peaceful protesters, which is unwarranted and has serious consequences. It was noted that most of the participants in the protests are peaceful and avoid the exposure of the security forces, government facilities and private property, should be directed to the few that continue to stop to stop, so that the scene of the protests is pure from everything that it detains.
(III): The peaceful demonstration is the right of every Iraqi adult full, by expressing his opinion and demanding his right, it is willing to participate in it and did not want did not participate, and no one has to bind others what he thinks, and it is not appropriate that the participation or non-participation provoked to exchange accusations between When citizens disagree, they should respect each other's opinion and excuse them in their choice.
Fourth: There are parties and internal and external parties that have played a prominent role in the past decades in Iraq, which has been severely harmed and subjected to the oppression and abuse of Iraqis, and it may seek today to exploit the ongoing protest movement to achieve some of its objectives. Participants in the protests and others should be Great caution against the exploitation of these parties and any loophole through which they can penetrate their gathering and change the course of the reform movement.
Fifth: Our dearest in the armed forces and those who joined them in the fight against ISIS terrorism and defending Iraq as a people, land and sanctities have a great credit to everyone, especially those who are stationed to this day on the border and the subsequent sensitive sites, we should not forget their virtue and should not forget They hear any word that detracts from their great sacrifices, but if it is possible today to hold peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins away from the harm of terrorists, it is thanks to these heroic men, they have full respect and appreciation. Done / 25
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ARTICLE 5
Anbar Provincial Council challenges the decision to dissolve it before the judiciary
November 8, 2019
Independent / - The Anbar Provincial Council announced on Friday that it filed an appeal with the judiciary regarding the parliament's decision to dissolve the provincial councils.
Council member Farhan Mohammed al-Dulaimi, in a press statement continued (independent), that the Council of Anbar appealed to the Federal Court and the administrative judiciary as a decision to dissolve the Council unconstitutional.
He explained that twenty members have filed an appeal with their signatures, noting that the pleading will be on December 2 next.
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ARTICLE 6
Turkish official: Baghdadi's widow revealed "a lot of information" about ISIS
Friday 08 November 2019 - 03:00
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The widow of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has revealed "a lot of information" about the group's work after her arrest last year, a Turkish official said. The official said the widow identified her as Rania Mahmoud, but her real name was Fawzi Mohammad al-Qubaisi.
She was reportedly the first wife of Baghdadi, who was killed in an operation by US special forces in Syria last month. The woman was arrested on June 2, 2018 in Hatay province, near the Syrian border, along with 10 other people, including his daughter, who was identified as Laila Jubeir.
The official said the woman's relationship with al-Baghdadi was confirmed by the use of al-Baghdadi's DNA samples provided by Iraqi authorities. “We discovered his real wife very quickly. "I donated a lot of information about al-Baghdadi and how ISIS operates."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed for the first time on Wednesday the arrest of Baghdadi's widow.
"We captured his wife - it was announced for the first time - we did not make a big fuss about it," Erdogan told a group of students in Ankara.
He confirmed that Turkey had also arrested Baghdadi's sister and brother-in-law, which was announced by Turkish state media on Tuesday. Erdogan criticized the United States for making a big fuss about Baghdadi's killing, saying: "They launched a very large public relations operation."
The ISIS leader was killed in an operation carried out by US special forces with the help of fighters from Kurdish factions in Idlib province (northwest Syria), near the border with Turkey. His killing came a day after Turkey's military operation against Kurdish factions, which were a key ally of the West as part of the war against IS, but Ankara considers Kurdish forces "terrorist."
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